🌸 Korean Serif

Gowun Batang

Modern, highly readable Korean serif with soft and neat letterforms

Free Download
Category
Korean Serif
License
OFL (Open Font License)
Designer
Junsoo Lee
Commercial
Free to use

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About this Font

Gowun Batang by Junsoo Lee is a modern Korean serif font. It preserves the dignity of traditional myeongjo while improving on-screen readability. Available on Google Fonts via CDN, it is especially well-suited for long-form body content.

Recommended Use Cases

Web Font CSS

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Gowun+Batang&display=swap');
body { font-family: 'Gowun Batang', serif; }

Tips

  • License: OFL. Free for commercial use.
  • Use via Google Fonts CDN — no installation needed.
  • Pair with Gowun Dodum for a matched serif-gothic duo in the same design system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Gowun Batang commercially?

Yes, under OFL — free for personal and commercial use.

How is it different from Nanum Myeongjo?

Gowun Batang has more modern letterforms and is more optimized for on-screen readability than Nanum Myeongjo.

Are files uploaded to the internet?

No. This page only provides font information and a download link. No files are transmitted to any server.