Manhwa
comics created in Korea
Manhwa (Korean: 만화; Korean pronunciation: [manβʷa]) is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to Korean comics.
Modern manhwa has extended its reach to many other countries. These comics have branched outside of Korea through webtoons and have created an impact that has resulted in some movie, drama and television show adaptations. Many people mix up manga and manhwa. Unlike manga, manhwa is typically read in a vertical format.
Characteristics
The author or artist of a manhwa is called a manhwaga (만화가; 漫畫家). They take on the task of creating a comic that fits a certain format. Manhwa is read in the same direction as English books, horizontally and from left to right, because Korean is normally written and read horizontally. It can also be written and read vertically from right to left, top to bottom.
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