Hur Woong

For the Korean gymnast, see Hur Woong (gymnast).
In this Korean name, the family name is Hur.
Hur Woong
Born(1918-10-30)October 30, 1918
Gimhae, Korea, Empire of Japan
Died(2004-01-26)January 26, 2004
Seoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korea
EducationYeonhi University (dropped out), Yonsei University, Department of Korean Language and Literature (Honorary Graduation, 1971)
Occupation(s)Linguist, Professor
Notable workKorean Phonology (국어음운론, 1958), Introduction to Linguistics (언어학개론, 1963), Grammar of Old Korean (우리 옛말본, 1975), Korean Linguistics (국어학, 1983)
AwardsOesol Award (1973)

Order of Civil Merit, Moran Medal (1984) Sejong Cultural Award (1990)

Order of Civil Merit, Mugungwha Medal (2004)
Korean name
Hangul
허웅
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHeo Ung
McCune–ReischauerHŏ Ung
Art name
Hangul
눈뫼
Revised RomanizationNunmoe
McCune–ReischauerNunmoe

Hur Woong or Huh Woong (Korean: 허웅; Hanja: 許雄; Korean pronunciation: [hʌ.uŋ]; October 30, 1918 – January 26, 2004) was a scholar of the Korean language and linguistics.[1] He was a key figure in establishing Korean linguistics as a field of research in South Korea, and in combining the study of the Korean language with the study of linguistics.[2] Hur Woong's tenure as the president of the Korean Language Society, spanning over three decades until his passing, highlights the significance that his dedication and leadership had within the field of Korean linguistics.[3]

His most notable works include Korean Phonology (국어음운론, 1958), Introduction to Linguistics (언어학개론, 1963), Grammar of Old Korean (우리 옛말본, 1975), and Korean Linguistics (국어학, 1983).[4]

  1. ^ "Hur Woong [허웅(許雄)]", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture [한국민족문화대백과사전], Retrieved December 27, 2023, https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0074500.
  2. ^ “Hur Woong - 2000 - Distinguished SNU Member - SNU Awards [허웅(許雄) 선생 - 2000년도 - 자랑스러운 서울대인 - SNU Awards].” Seoul National University [서울대학교]. Retrieved December 27, 2023. https://www.snu.ac.kr/about/winners/pride/2000/89.
  3. ^ Lee, SangEon. “[Life and Memories] Former President of the Korean Language Society Hur Woong 삶과 추억] 故 허웅 한글학회 이사장]” JoongAngIlbo [중앙일보], January 26, 2004.
  4. ^ “Nunmoe Hur Woong [눈뫼 허웅].” Korean Language Society [한글학회]. Retrieved December 27, 2023. https://hangeul.or.kr/%EC%9D%B8%EB%AC%BC%EC%9E%90%EB%A3%8C/3080816.