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Korean Font Help

How can I install Korean language fonts so I can view Korean text in webpages? Is there a way I can type in Korean too?

To install the Korean language fonts you may need your Windows CD. For versions of Windows previous to Windows XP, you may be able to install the package through your Internet Explorer. *Note: The Korean fonts will only work in Microsoft applications such as internet explorer, Microsoft Office and MSN Explorer.
To be able to type in Korean you will have to install Global IME in Windows. Again, this will only work in Microsoft applications and you will probably need your Windows CD-Rom. (If you don't have one try to download it off the internet or borrow it from someone.)

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, 2000, ME

Option 1: Add/Remove components from Internet Explorer

1. Open the control panel (click Start - Settings - Control Panel)

2. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs and select Internet Explorer (*If this is not an option, go to Option 2, 3 or 4)

3. A menu should come up asking if you want to "Add Component", "Delete Component", or "Remove Program". Select "Add Component".

4. Insert your Windows CD-Rom if it asks for it. Once the options load - find Install Korean Language Pack (fonts) and Korean Input Method (IME). The first will install the fonts necessary to view Korean text and the second will allow you to type in Korean. You do not need to install Korean menus and dialogs, unless you want all of the menus (i.e. file, favorites, edit, format, etc...) to be viewable in Korean as well as English).

Option 2: Upgrade your internet explorer to version 6.0

1. Download IE 6.0 from Microsoft's website.

2. Install the program by using "CUSTOM" install.

3. Find the language section and select the Korean language font pack and Korean Input Text Method (IME).

4. Complete installation.

Windows XP (and versions of Windows with IE 6.0 already installed)

Option 3: Change the Internet Explorer Language Properties
1. Right click on Internet Explorer and select Properties

2. Click on the "Language" options

3. Click on "Add"

4. Insert your Windows CD-Rom if it asks for it. Scroll down and select Korean Language Pack (fonts) and Korean Input Method (IME). The first will install the fonts necessary to view Korean text and the second will allow you to type in Korean. You do not need to install Korean menus and dialogs, unless you want all of the menus (i.e. file, favorites, edit, format, etc...) to be viewable in Korean as well as English).

Option 4: Change the Regional and Language Options

1. Open the Control Panel (Click Start - Settings - Control Panel)

2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3. Click on the "Languages" tab.

4. Click on "Install East Asian languages". (This should ask you to insert your Windows CD-Rom.)
5. Select Korean Input Text Method and Korean font package and install. (If that is not an option, go back to the "Languages" tab and click on "Details". From here you will be able to select which language fonts you have installed on your computer and which IME's you want installed.)

Once you have installed the IME and fonts you can begin using it. To do this...open up an internet browser or Microsoft Office application. Make sure the cursor is in the application and the application is "in use" (shown by discoloration or raised look) on the start bar...click on the EN box and select Korean...then click on the "A" - it should change to a Korean symbol that sounds like "ga". Begin typing :) (Note: Every time you switch windows to a non-Microsoft window you will have to change the EN to KO. Windows XP users or IE 6.0 users can just press the left Shift key+ALT.)
Still having problems?
If you have installed the fonts and pages are still not showing Korean characters you may have to manually change the font. To do this...in your internet explorer go to "view" ...then "encoding"...and select "Korean".