Q: What is the Korean Language Kit?

A: The Korean Language Kit is the latest addition to Apple's Language Kit family. This language kit, along with Japanese and Chinese Language Kit, completes Apple's language kit solutions for double-byte languages. The kit adds Korean language capabilities modularly to any Macintosh system running System 7.1 or later and provides users the easiest way to switch between their computer's main language and Korean.

Q: What will the Korean Language Kit include?

A: Korean Language Kit includes:

• WorldScript and other Korean-specific components required to add Korean capabilities to the Mac OS
• 5 high-quality TrueType fonts, in a variety of styles (all fonts are GX-compatible, but do not require GX)
• Power Input Method, Apple's NEW full-featured input method that includes a selection of keyboard layouts and input modes that are optimized for both native Korean speakers and students of Korean. This input method has been significantly improved, in areas of functionality and ease of use, as compared to the Apple's Korean input method previously available in Korea
• Hanja Dictionary Utility for editing user-defined Hanja words
• Transparent keyboard labels, allowing users to customize their keyboard
• Manuals in both English and Korean

Q: What are the key features of the Korean Language Kit?

A: The Korean Language Kit:

• Enables the user to easily enter, edit, and print text in Korean
• Is based on the same core language components as Hangul System 7.5
• Enables Hangul-to-Hanja conversion (similar to Kana to Kanji conversion in Japanese)
• Enables users to exchange documents with users of Hangul System, as well as Korean Windows
• Enables the user to browse Korean web pages in conjunction with a worldready web browser such as CyberDog 1.2 or Netscape Navigator
• Is compatible with all other Language Kits, so multiple kits can be added to one Mac
• Can be added to any language version of Mac OS, including KanjiTalk
• Can display the main menu in English or Korean

Q: Who will benefit from the Korean Language Kit?

A:

• Educational institutions with the Korean language programs
• Bilingual home or student users with the Korean language needs
• Multinational corporations that do business with Korea
• Multilingual desktop publishers that need to create documents with Korean contents
• Ex-patriates in Korea who work with the Korean employees.

Q: Is the Korean Language Kit the same as Hangul System (the Korean Mac OS)?

A: While the Korean Language Kit is based on the same core language components that are part of Hangul System 7.5, it is not a complete operating system, rather it is a modular product that can be used to add Korean capabilities to any language version of the Mac OS (besides Hangul System). This kit is designed to support secondary Korean language needs around the world.

Q: Is the Korean Language Kit compatible with all applications?

A: The Korean Language Kit requires applications that support 2-byte characters. This means that it can be used with almost any Korean-localized application, almost any Japanese localized application, and a variety of WorldScript savvy English applications, such as : SimpleText, ClarisWorks 4.0, HyperCard, Nisus Writer, WordPerfect, Frame, PhotoShop, WorldWrite, WinText, Eudora. It can also be used with GX applications, which support GX line layout and typography. Specifically: Ready!Set!Go! GX International, LightningDraw GX, and Unicorn.

Q: Will the Korean Language Kit replace the localized version of the OS in some markets?

A: No. Apple will continue to support fully localized versions of the Mac OS. Language kits are not a replacement, rather they are modular language solutions that can be delivered worldwide.

Q: Does the Korean Language Kit support Hanja (the ideographic Chinese characters)?

A: Yes, it supports up to 4,888 Hanja characters. You can also create and edit your own personal Hanja dictionary using the Hanja Dictionary Utility.