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This study aims to compare the terms and the moldings of shapes of letters used in the Hangeul
fonts developed by both South and North Korea. To this end, first, this examines the basic
theories on the shapes and the fonts of Hangeul letters. Secondly, it compares to examine the
terms of shapes of letters used in the Hangeul fonts developed by both South and North Korea.
Thirdly, it analyses and compares the moldings of the shapes of letters of the Hangeul fonts
developed by South and North Korea. It turns out that the relationship of the terms of the shapes of letters and their references does not agree between South and North Korea, which may cause unhandiness in their cooperative development or in their use. Thus, the uniformity is necessary in the names and the molding of the shapes of letters between South and North Korea.