What are Korean numerals?

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What are Korean numerals?

Korean numerals are the number system used in the Korean language. They are a set of native Korean numerals as well as Sino-Korean numerals, which are derived from Chinese characters. The native Korean numerals are used for counting items, while the Sino-Korean numerals are used for counting money, telling time, and expressing dates. The native Korean numerals are based on a decimal system, with unique words for numbers from one to ten, and then multiples of ten up to one hundred. The Sino-Korean numerals are based on Chinese characters and follow a similar pattern to the Chinese number system.