The Globalization of Hangeul
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Original Drawings of the Hangeul Logotype for Reader’s Digest
- ▲ Reader’s Digest, June issue of 1990, October issue of 1992
The logotype of the Korean edition of Reader’s Digest was designed by Kim Jin-pyeong(金眞平,
1949-1998). With a vivid style and contemporary look, the logotype and lettering highlight both the
identity of Hangeul and its harmony with the English alphabet. Kim Jin-pyeong(金眞平, 1949-1998),
the creator of the logotype of the Korean edition of Reader’s Digest, was a true pioneer in the
fledgling field of lettering who helped to elevate the cultural status of Hangeul.