How to type Korean · Dubeolsik Hangul keyboard guide

Prepare a Korean input method

Add Korean in your operating system’s language and keyboard settings. Select the Dubeolsik (two-set) layout. Click the practice field and try typing “한글”. If Latin letters appear, switch your device’s input language to Korean.

Find the Hangul keys

On a QWERTY keyboard, Q W E R T Y U I O P correspond to ㅂ ㅈ ㄷ ㄱ ㅅ ㅛ ㅕ ㅑ ㅐ ㅔ. A S D F G H J K L correspond to ㅁ ㄴ ㅇ ㄹ ㅎ ㅗ ㅓ ㅏ ㅣ. Z X C V B N M correspond to ㅋ ㅌ ㅊ ㅍ ㅠ ㅜ ㅡ. Hold Shift to see the relevant double consonants and changed vowels.

Choose a practice mode and interface

Timed tests run for a fixed duration. Word tests use a fixed word count. Quotes provide Korean passages. Long-text mode lets you choose a title and type the entire passage. A translated interface still offers Korean practice. Custom text and zen mode are personal practice and do not qualify for rankings.

Review accuracy and replay

Unfinished Hangul composition is not marked as a mistake. Scoring starts when the character is committed. Use replay to review input and corrections. Check accuracy before speed and practice missed words again. Tab + Enter starts another test.

Frequently asked questions

Do English and Japanese interfaces still teach Korean typing?

Yes. The interface supports Korean, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) and Spanish. Every provided word and quote is Korean. Choosing an interface language does not change the practice language.

When is the Hangul keyboard shown?

The Dubeolsik layout appears when either your browser language or selected interface language is not Korean. It highlights pressed keys. You can also enable it in a Korean interface. The visual guide does not replace your device’s Korean input method.

How are WPM and characters per second different?

WPM counts five correct characters as one word per minute. Characters per second divides correct characters by elapsed seconds. Hangul is counted as committed characters, not physical key presses.

Can I join the leaderboard without signing up?

Yes. Your browser has practice history; choose a nickname to publish validated results. At least 80% accuracy, 10 seconds and 20 correct characters are required, among other checks. Modes, lengths and difficulties are separate; passages compare identical text.