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Show HN: Han – A Korean programming language written in Rust

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Why This Matters

Han introduces a Korean-centric programming language designed to make coding more accessible and culturally relevant for Korean developers. Its integration of Hangul keywords and identifiers, combined with robust features like static typing, array and struct support, and an interpreter mode, showcases a unique approach to programming language design that emphasizes linguistic and cultural identity. This development highlights the potential for localized programming tools to enhance developer engagement and inclusivity in the global tech industry.

Key Takeaways

Han (한) Programming Language

A general-purpose compiled language with Korean keywords — written in Rust

About

Han is a statically-typed, compiled programming language where every keyword is written in Korean. It compiles to native binaries through LLVM IR and also ships with a tree-walking interpreter for instant execution. The compiler toolchain is written entirely in Rust.

Han was born from the idea that programming doesn't have to look the same in every country. Hangul — the Korean writing system — is one of the most scientifically designed scripts in human history, and Han puts it to work as a first-class programming language rather than just a display string.

Features

Korean keywords — 함수 , 만약 , 반복 , 변수 — write logic in Hangul

— , , , — write logic in Hangul Hangul identifiers — name your variables and functions in Korean

— name your variables and functions in Korean Compiled language — generates LLVM IR → clang → native binary

— generates LLVM IR → clang → native binary Interpreter mode — run instantly without clang

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