[100 Years Ago Today] November 4, 1926 - 'Gagyanal', the first celebration of the Korean alphabet, held at Sikdowon, marks first step toward Hangeul Day… and on the same day, Braille 'Hunmaengjeongeum' for the visually impaired was promulgated

Key points in 3 lines

1. On November 4, 1926, 'Gagyanal', the first celebration honoring the Korean alphabet, was held at the Gyeongseong restaurant Sikdowon.
2. Hosted by Joseoneoyeonguhoe and Sinminsa, the event drew several hundred people, and on the same day Bak Duseong promulgated 'Hunmaengjeongeum', a Hangeul Braille system.
3. Gagyanal was renamed 'Hangeullal' in 1928, and November 4 became 'Hangeul Jeomja-ui Nal' (Hangeul Braille Day) in 2020 with the revision of the Braille Act.

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