( term for
Comics and
Cartoon s (including animated cartoons). Outside of Korea, the term usually refers specifically to
South Korea n
Comics .
Although manhwa is distinct from
Japanese Manga and
Chinese Manhua , all three terms are
Cognate s.
Manhwa is read in the same direction as Western books, horizontally and from left to right, because
Hangul is normally written and read horizontally (although it can also be written and read like Chinese and Japanese, that is, vertically from right to left).
As opposed to Japan, the comics are rarely turned into animated movies; however, there have been cases of dramas series or movies created in adaptation to the manhwa. Full House, 2004, and Goong (Palace, Princess Hours), 2006, are prominent examples as they have been accounted as the best dramas of their years.
- Manhwa site for "Demon Diary" (마왕일기)
- "Infinity Studios and Manhwa," Anime Tourist.com, 16 June 2004
- "Korean Comics in the U.S., Part 1, Comic-Con International 2004," Jade Magazine.com, Sep. 2004
- "Korean Comics in the U.S., Part 2, Manhwa Sampler," Jade Magazine.com, Sep. 2004
- "Sang-Sun Park, Les Bijoux Comic Artist," Sequential Tart.com, Aug. 2004
