Manhwa
: 만화
Manhwa (만화) is the Korean equivalent to Manga.
In fact the Japanese and Korean terms, manga (漫画) and manhwa, are both descended from the identical Chinese words, man hua (漫画 - simplified, 漫畫 - traditional), which are also used to describe comics (of any origin) in Chinese.
In North America, manwa is generally being used to refer to Korean comics such as My Sassy Girl and Island (released by ComicsOne and Tokyopop respectively).
Manhwa is sometimes spelled "manwha" or "manwa."
See also: Manga, World Manga.
In fact the Japanese and Korean terms, manga (漫画) and manhwa, are both descended from the identical Chinese words, man hua (漫画 - simplified, 漫畫 - traditional), which are also used to describe comics (of any origin) in Chinese.
In North America, manwa is generally being used to refer to Korean comics such as My Sassy Girl and Island (released by ComicsOne and Tokyopop respectively).
Manhwa is sometimes spelled "manwha" or "manwa."
See also: Manga, World Manga.
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