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QWERTY, History of the Korean Typewriter, and Inclusivity in TechnologyNov 2026


5.5” x8.5” paperback

QWERTY refers to the common keyboard arrangement on most of our electronic devices. But do you know what it stands for or from where it originates? QWERTY is attributed to Christopher Lathan Sholes in the late 19th century, and yet it continues to be used today across many languages. This presentation will briefly trace the development of the typewriter and describe its long-reaching influence on Korean culture. This story includes instances where aspects of the Korean system changed to better align with this English-language communication tool. Using the case study of the development of the Korean typewriter, QWERTY’s history and influence are presented as an allegory to ask questions about cultural inclusivity, access, and equity in the technologies that we use to communicate.
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