How to Type Korean on Your Computer or Phone (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Learning Korean is exciting — but typing in Korean for the first time can feel confusing. This guide walks you through setting up a Korean keyboard on every major device, so you can start practicing right away.

Setting Up Korean Typing on Windows

1. Go to Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region
2. Click Add a language and search for Korean (한국어)
3. Install it, then press Windows key + Space to switch between languages
4. You will see a language indicator in the taskbar — click it to switch to Korean (한)

Setting Up Korean Typing on Mac

1. Go to System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources
2. Click the + button and search for Korean
3. Add Korean — 2-Set (the standard layout used in Korea)
4. Use Control + Space or the input menu in the top menu bar to switch

Setting Up Korean on iPhone (iOS)

1. Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard
2. Select Korean and choose 2-Set Korean
3. When typing, tap the globe icon (🌐) on your keyboard to switch

Setting Up Korean on Android

1. Go to Settings → General Management → Language and Input → On-Screen Keyboard
2. Add Samsung Keyboard or Gboard and enable Korean
3. Tap the language icon while typing to switch

Practice What You Set Up

Once your keyboard is ready, the best way to get comfortable is to actually type Korean words and sentences. Our free Korean typing tools are built exactly for this:

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