Noto Serif KR 본명조
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The elegant counterpart to Noto Sans KR. A complete Korean serif for books, editorial design and invitations.
Free · commercial OK · 4 styles
명조 폰트
Korean Serif & Myeongjo Fonts
Korean serif fonts are called myeongjo (명조) or batang (바탕). Their brush-inspired strokes feel classic and literary — perfect for books, wedding invitations, quotes and editorial design.
Nanum Myeongjo 나눔명조
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A traditional Korean myeongjo with brush-inspired strokes. Classic, literary and refined.
Free · commercial OK · 3 styles
Gowun Batang 고운바탕
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A delicate batang (serif) with a calm, handcrafted feel. Lovely for poems and quotes.
Free · commercial OK · 2 styles
Song Myung 송명
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A traditional-looking Korean serif inspired by old woodblock printing.
Free · commercial OK
Hahmlet 함렛
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A contemporary variable serif with sharp, high-contrast Hangul — great for headlines.
Free · commercial OK · 9 styles
Diphylleia 디필레이아
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A slender, airy serif with a soft romantic mood.
Free · commercial OK
Grandiflora One 그랜디플로라
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A decorative serif with floral, curly details — beautiful for titles.
Free · commercial OK
Nanum Myeongjo Eco 나눔명조에코
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The ink-saving version of Nanum Myeongjo. Great for printing long documents, theses and handouts.
Free · commercial OK · 3 styles
MaruBuri 마루 부리
다람쥐 헌 쳇바퀴에 타고파
Naver’s contemporary serif (buri = serif), designed for comfortable screen reading. Elegant and calm, in five weights.
Free · commercial OK · 5 styles
Tips for using myeongjo (serif) Korean fonts
- Noto Serif KR has seven weights, from ExtraLight to Black.
- Use a myeongjo for long-form reading and a gothic for UI labels.
- Gowun Batang adds a warm, handcrafted touch for invitations and poetry.
Want Korean-style text you can paste anywhere? Use the Korean font generator — or write your name in Hangul with the English to Korean name generator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is myeongjo?
Myeongjo (명조) is the Korean name for serif typefaces, originally from the Ming-dynasty printing style. It is also called batang (바탕).
What is the best free Korean serif font?
Noto Serif KR is the most complete; Nanum Myeongjo is the most widely installed.