# Sojunghangeul - Phonics & Play — Learn Hangeul Easily > Phonics-based app for learning Korean Hangeul with interactive lessons and games. (iPhone/iPad app by H2k, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sojunghangeul-phonics-and-play/id1372681786 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [H2k, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372681785) - Category: Education, Games, Family, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 126 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 779 MB - Languages: Korean - Released: 2018-04-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sojunghangeul-phonics-and-play/id1372681786/reviews.md ## What is Sojunghangeul? The No.1 Korean Learning App Loved by Families and Learners Worldwide! Used by 500,000 parents and over 500 schools in Korea. ■ Learn Korean Easily and Systematically—Wherever You Are Whether you're raising a Korean child abroad or learning Korean as a second language, Sojunghangeul provides a proven, phonics-based approach to mastering Hangeul. No more confusion—our step-by-step curriculum helps beginners of all ages understand the logic behind Korean letters and sounds. ■ Your Personalized Korean Tutor Developed by speech therapists, certified teachers, and AI experts from KAIST, our smart tutor analyzes your learning patterns and updates your curriculum in real-time—so you’re always learning what you need. ■ Interactive, Motivating, and Fun Engaging mini games, cute visuals, and catchy songs make learning Korean feel like play. Designed for kids but also enjoyable for teens and adult beginners who prefer a light and gamified approach to language learning. ■ Learn Independently, Study Safely With clear structure, intuitive lessons, and gentle guidance, children can learn on their own. And for teens or adults new to Korean, it’s easy to get started and stay motivated—even without a teacher. ■ Balance Screen Time with Healthy Study Habits Set time limits and track progress to build consistent daily learning routines—whether you're a parent or a self-learner. — ■ Backed by Research, Loved by Learners In a study with 61 children new to Hangeul, just 15 minutes a day for 8 weeks led to 80%+ accuracy in reading basic syllables. The key? Sojunghangeul’s phonics-first approach, which helps learners combine letters into syllables with understanding—not memorization. Phonics isn’t just for kids—global research shows phonics-based learners outperform others in reading and pronunciation. Even renowned child psychologist Dr. Oh Eun-young emphasizes that understanding how Korean sounds are formed is essential. — ■ Sojunghangeul’s Curriculum Basic Vowels & Consonants → Diphthongs (ㅑ, ㅕ, ㅛ, ㅠ) → Double Consonants → 7 Key Batchim (Final Consonants) → Similar-Sounding Batchim → Complex Diphthongs 1. Basic Vowels & Consonants Instead of learning vowels and consonants separately, we teach them together to help children quickly form syllables and words. The sequence is designed to reduce confusion and boost confidence. 2. Diphthongs (ㅑ, ㅕ, ㅛ, ㅠ) Learn how combined vowel sounds work, while contrasting them with similar-looking single vowels. 3. Double Consonants Compare basic consonants and their double counterparts visually and auditorily to sharpen distinction skills. 4. 7 Key Batchim (Final Consonants) Learn the seven most common final consonants, focusing on sound differentiation to prevent confusion. 5. Similar-Sounding Batchim Study batchim that share the same pronunciation to reinforce reading fluency. 6. Complex Diphthongs Tackle the most challenging vowel combinations through structured learning, contrastive practice, and grouped phonetic patterns. — ■ App Support & Contact Information ● Customer Support: https://www.sojunghangeul.com/ ● Email: info@h2kresearch.com ● Terms of Service: https://www.sojunghangeul.com/home/terms — ■ Permissions Required ＊Storage Access Allows users to select photos from their gallery to create personalized flashcards. Required to access and save images within the app. ＊Microphone Access Enables children to listen to letter sounds and practice pronunciation. Necessary for interactive speaking activities. ● Additional Information Some in-game sound effects are provided by zapsplat.com ## Key features - Phonics-based Hangeul learning - Personalized smart tutor - Interactive mini-games - Catchy learning songs - Step-by-step curriculum - Progress tracking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 6개월 이용권 | $36.99 | per 6 months | | 1개월 이용권 | $10.49 | per month | | 6개월 이용권 | $52.99 | per 6 months | | 통합 이용권 | $76.99 | per year | | 부분 이용권 | $10.49 | per month | | 통합 이용권 | $79.99 | per year | | 통합 이용권 | $49.99 | per 6 months | | 통합 이용권 | $12.99 | per month | | 소중한글 1년 이용권 | $99.99 | per year | | 1개월 이용권 | $6.99 | per month | | 6개월 이용권 | $34.99 | per 6 months | | 1개월 이용권 | $8.49 | per month | | 1개월 이용권 | $12.49 | per month | | 통합 이용권 | $12.49 | per month | | 통합 이용권 | $50.99 | per 6 months | | 소중한글 1개월 이용권 | $12.99 | per month | | 소중한글 1개월 이용권 | $14.99 | per month | | 소중한글 1개월 이용권 | $14.99 | per month | | 소중한글 1개월 이용권 | $17.99 | per month | | 소중한글 6개월 이용권 | $69.99 | per 6 months | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 68) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sojunghangeul-phonics-and-play/id1372681786/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Just wow *2026-06-15* It’s good and educational just wow ### 5/5 — 너무 잘썼는데 결제문제 *2026-03-09* 안녕하세요. 저는 소중한 거 일년 동안 너무 잘 써서 한글때고 이제 다 써서 마감을 했는데, 자동으로 일 년이 추가 결제 되었더라구요 86,000 원이 3월 3일에 되었는데, 전혀 쓰지 않고 있어서 해당 건 환불하려고 하는데, Apple 앱에서는 뜨지 않습니다. 이거 꼭 처리 부탁 드려요 **Developer response:** 안녕하세요, 소중한글입니다. 구독의 경우 정기 결제 시스템이 포함된 상품입니다. 고객님께서 구독 취소 하시기 전 까지 구독이 유지되기 때문에 정기결제가 진행됩니다. 추가로, 리뷰는 앱 이용 경험과 서비스 개선을 위한 의견을 공유하는 공간으로 고객님의 정보 확인이 어려워 정확한 안내 및 처리가 제한됩니다. 겪고 계신 문제는 채널톡 ‘소중한글’ 채널 또는 네이버 톡톡 소중한글을 통해 연락 주시면 안내 도와드리겠습니다. 보다 원활한 안내를 위해 고객센터로 문의 부탁드립니다. 감사합니다. ### 5/5 — 엄청 좋은 앱!! *2026-02-03* 이 소중한글은 엄청좋아요, 엄청 도움되었고, 쉽게 알려줬어요, 한글 배우고 싶을때 이 앱을 사용하면 좋아요! **Developer response:** 소중한글을 이용해주시고 좋은 후기 남겨주셔서 감사합니다 😊 학습에 도움이 되었다니 정말 기쁘네요! 앞으로도 쉽고 재미있게 한글을 배울 수 있도록 더욱 노력하겠습니다 🙏 ### 5/5 — 잘썼고 이번달 결제를 끝으로 구독취소 원합니다 *2025-12-08, version 3.12.23* 잘 썼습니다 결제일 알려주시면 그 전에 구독취소 할게요 1. 결제일 2. 구독취소방법 부탁드립니다^^ ### 5/5 — This literally looks good *2025-07-18* I like the games and there’s a tv show to it. **Developer response:** So happy to hear you're enjoying the games! We designed them to make learning Korean more fun and engaging :) Thanks for being with us — let’s keep learning together! ### 5/5 — Educational!!! *2025-07-06* 안영하새요! I like this because i can learn Korean easily and in a fun way. **Developer response:** So happy to hear that! 😊 We made this app to make Korean learning fun and simple, so your words mean a lot to us. Thanks for being with us, and let’s keep learning together! ### 1/5 — APP이 한번도 제대로 시작한적이 없어요 *2024-10-29* 자꾸 꺼지고 고객센터에 연락하려는 메시지가 나와요. 매번 너무 실망적이네요. **Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 소중한글입니다. 앱 사용에 불편하게 해 죄송합니다! 불편하시겠지만, 소중한글 채널톡 또는 네이버 톡톡으로 문의 주시면 겪고 계시는 문제 해결될 수 있도록 도와드리겠습니다. 느끼셨던 실망감을 다음에는 만족감이 될 수 있도록 노력하는 소중한글이 되겠습니다. 감사합니다! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work *2024-09-10* It keeps shutting down. App isn’t working. **Developer response:** Hi~ This is sojunghangeul. Please contact to info@h2kresearch.com with your sojunghangeul email account. We will check your app version, or your device ios. I think we can fix it, if the device not too old. ### 5/5 — helped me learn korean *2024-09-09* So when i was little my dad and mom divorced and my dad got a wife again in 2020 but my mom didnt but she didnt want to but she is korean while my dad is american. My grandparents from my dads side are all dead, but my moms side i still have my grandpa and grandma but they speak korean and since i have stress for the 50/50 custody thanks to my step mom, ill be staying in korea whilst this app will help me learn korean and let me communicate better with my grandparents. School is starting soon but the school im going to has Immigrants from other countries. But 5 star app REALLY RECOMMEND Did you read this? Well take this A doors revive for roblox ❤️‍🩹 I know people have trouble with doors but take it it will be worth it TAKE IT ALREADY take it and complete floor 2 (if not floor 1) already ok? Thanks for reading this ik its long ;) **Developer response:** Thank you for using the Sojunghangeul app. I am very impressed by your story. I hope you have a fun with sojunghangeul while you are in Korea. If you have any difficulties, please send an email to info@h2kresearch.com. :) Thank you❤ ### 5/5 — 구독취소 부탁드려요 *2024-08-13* 1년동안 잘 사용하였습니다. 아이가 덕분에 한글을 떼서 며칠전 구독 취소 요청하였는데 다른 애플 아이디로 했더라구요 ㅠㅠ 오늘 결제 일이라 취소 환불 부탁드립니다 **Developer response:** 안녕하세요. 소중한글입니다. 앱스토어 내에서 결제하신 결제 건은 저희가 대신 환불 및 취소 진행해드릴 수 없습니다. 결제 진행하신 다른 애플 아이디를 기억하고 계신가요~? 해당 아이디로 애플 웹사이트 내에서 환불을 신청해주시기 바랍니다. 직접적인 도움을 드리지 못하는 점 너른 양해부탁드립니다. 그동안 소중한글을 이용해주셔서 감사드립니다. 소중한글과 함께 자녀분이 한글을 떼셨다니 너무 자랑스럽습니다. :) ## Frequently asked questions about Sojunghangeul ### What does Sojunghangeul teach? Sojunghangeul teaches the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, using a phonics-based approach. It covers basic vowels and consonants, diphthongs, double consonants, and various types of batchim (final consonants) to help users master reading and pronunciation. ### How does the app help users learn? The app uses a systematic, step-by-step curriculum developed by experts. It incorporates interactive mini-games, cute visuals, catchy songs, and a smart tutor that analyzes learning patterns to provide a personalized and motivating learning experience. ### Is this app suitable for children? Yes, the app is designed with children in mind, featuring engaging visuals and gamified learning. It's also beneficial for parents raising Korean children abroad or for children new to Hangeul, allowing for independent and safe study. ### What are the benefits of the phonics-first approach? The phonics-first approach helps learners understand the logic behind Korean letters and sounds, enabling them to combine letters into syllables with understanding rather than just memorization. Research shows this leads to higher accuracy in reading and improved pronunciation. ### What is the cost of using Sojunghangeul? The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases. This allows users to explore the core learning content and decide on further purchases for a complete learning experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.04.00 — 2026-07-24 Have fun learning Hangeul with SojungHangeul this summer vacation! We're rooting for your child's precious growth in Hangeul, blossoming day by day during the break. ■ Usability Improvements & Bug Fixes * For payment or refund inquiries, please contact our customer support. (App > Parent Home > Chat Support) ### 4.03.00 — 2026-06-18 Leave your child's customized learning to SojungHangeul! Master everything from basic Hangeul to literacy skills at once with our more refined curriculum! We support children's precious growth in Hangeul. ■ Improved Literacy Learning ■ Enhanced AI 1:1 Customized Curriculum ■ Usability Improvements & Bug Fixes * For payment or refund inquiries, please contact our customer support. (App > Parent Home > Chat Support) ### 4.02.00 — 2026-06-08 Learn Hangeul easily and enjoyably with SojungHangeul! To help children from diverse backgrounds learn Hangeul, we’ve expanded our multilingual support ■ Added support for Thai and Russian ■ Usability improvements and bug fixes * For payment or refund inquiries, please contact our customer support. (App > Parent Home > Chat Support) ### 4.01.00 — 2026-05-27 Build strong Korean dictation skills with SojungHangeul! From words to elementary school dictation sentences, we’ve added a well-rounded set of practice content. Help your child build confidence in Korean dictation with SojungHangeul. ■ Improved usability of the Dictation menu ■ Renewed Elementary Dictation content ■ Usability improvements and bug fixes * For payment or refund inquiries, please contact our customer support. (App > Parent Home > Chat Support) ### 4.00.00 — 2026-05-11 Learn Hangeul easily and enjoyably with Sojunghan-geul! To help children from diverse backgrounds learn Hangeul, we’ve expanded our multilingual support ■ Added Japanese and Chinese language support ■ Usability improvements and bug fixes * For payment or refund inquiries, please contact our customer support. 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