How many basic letters are in the modern Hangul alphabet?

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The modern Hangul alphabet consists of 24 basic letters. This system, which is used for writing the Korean language, comprises 14 consonants and 10 vowels.1

While the system originally contained 28 letters, it was refined over time to the current 24-letter structure.1