Korean Sign Language
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A language of Korea, South
ISO 639-3
Location
Scattered.
Language Status
4 (Educational).
Classification
Typology
Finger-spelling system.
Language Use
Used since 1889. Signed interpretation required in court, used at important public events, and social services programs. Instruction for parents of deaf children. Many sign language classes for hearing people.
Language Development
Primary schools for deaf children using sign language since 1908. TV. Dictionary.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten documents [Zxxx].