# What is Manhwa? **URL:** \ **Category:** Articles\ **Created:** [March 30, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-manhwa/39009 "2021-03-30T16:14:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
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Manhwa (Korean; Hanja; Korean pronunciation: [manhwa]) is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korean comics. Manhwa is a notable part of South Korean culture but has extended its reach to many other countries. _Characteristics_ The author or artist of a manhwa is called a manhwaga . They take on the task of creating a comic that fits a certain format. Manhwa is read in the same direction as English books, horizontally and from left to right, because Korean is normally written and read horizontally. It can also be written and read vertically from right to left, top to bottom. Webtoons are also structured differently in the way they are meant for scrolling where manga is meant to be looked at page by page. Manhwa, unlike their manga counterpart, is often in color when posted on the internet, but in black & white when in a printed format. Manhwa art differs from manga and manhua as well with its distinct features. The bodies of characters are often realistically proportioned, while the faces remain unrealistic. Manhwas also often have very detailed clothing on their characters as well as intricate backgrounds. Webtoons use vertical scrolling to their advantage to demonstrate movement or the passage of time. Manhwa is also recognized for having less Dialogue. --- _[View the full topic](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-manhwa/39009)._