[100 years ago today] November 10, 1926 - Six days after Gagyanal, a Wednesday when Koreans sought to learn to read

Key points in 3 lines

1. On November 4, 1926, the Joseoneoyeonguhoe and Sinminsa held a commemoration ceremony for 'Gagyanal' at Sikdowon in Jongno to mark 480 years since the Hunminjeongeum.
2. On the same day, Park Duseong unveiled 'Hunmaengjeongeum', a Hangul braille system that allowed people who cannot see to read and write their native language.
3. 'Gagyanal' was renamed 'Hangeullal' in 1928, and today it is an official national commemorative day on October 9, listed on the national calendar.

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