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Indigenous dialect saved by Korea’s alphabet | South China Morning Post

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In a remote Indonesian village, teacher Abidin uses the Korean alphabet Hangul to transcribe and preserve the endangered Cia-Cia dialect, ensuring its survival for future generations.

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