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The aim is to systematically compare the orthographic systems of two editions of Tongmong sŏnsŭp produced in 1742 and 1797.

July 12, 2026Korean LinguisticsOpen Access

Two editions of the Tongmong sŏnsŭp ŏnhae (童蒙先習諺解, 1742, 1797)

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Compares orthographic systems in two editions of Tongmong sŏnsŭp, revealing significant evolution in Korean vernacular spelling.

The aim is to systematically compare the orthographic systems of two editions of Tongmong sŏnsŭp produced in 1742 and 1797.
Conducted a systematic orthographic comparison of the 1742 and 1797 editions of Tongmong sŏnsŭp.
Analyzed key features such as palatalization, coda neutralization, and vowel shifts.
Identified structural principles that guided the evolution of Korean spelling during this period.
The 1742 edition employs conservative Middle Korean spelling principles.
The 1797 edition reflects innovative morphophonemic principles for Modern Korean.
Findings demonstrate that spelling variation in Early Modern Korean followed identifiable principles influenced by phonological change.

Elena Kondratyeva (2026) studied this question.

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