Hungarian calligraphers exhibit Hangeul art in Seoul

The Hungarian calligraphy collective Munbangsawu showcased 15 works of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, at the 2026 Asian Calligraphy Festival VI in Seoul.

The group, which consists of 12 members, represents the only invited foreign collective from outside of Asia for the exhibition. The festival takes place at the Seoul Calligraphy Museum within the Seoul Arts Center and runs until November 14.

Members of the group traveled to South Korea to attend the opening ceremony and explain their artistic process to the public. Munbangsawu began in 2013 when its members first attended Korean calligraphy classes at the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary. The group's participation in the festival followed visits to Hungary by Lee Sang-bae, the vice chairman of the Korea Literary Painting Association.

These visits allowed Lee to see the work of the Hungarian students who have spent years studying traditional Korean lettering.