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Some claims that King Sejong visualized the written characters after studying the intricate lattice work one sees on the sliding doors found in classic Korean homes. But the others say that it is a rumor spread under the Japanese rule, in order to condemn the language of a colony.

It's not obvious to me how this theory/story/rumor could be considered "condemning". Could you explain further?
Ok, perhaps I picked wrong word. (I am not a native speaker of English) But Hangul is a deep philosophical and phonological system, not just the imitation of lattice. Ok, I would revise the article, wait a minute.
Okay, I see what you're getting at. But some environmental stimulus (for instance, intricite latticework) can still serve as inspiration leading to someone with a sharp mind developing a deep philosophical and phonological system, which is how I interpreted the claim. Nothing derogatory that I can see.