Myungnang manhwa (명랑만화) is a Korean term which literally means "bright" (명랑 myeongnang)

manhwa (; ) is the general Korean language, Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korea, South Korean comics. is greatly influenced by Japanese Manga comics. Modern Manhwa has extended its rea ...

, or comics. They are typically directed towards children or all ages. They use sketched drawings and humor to evoke laughter and usually deal with positive/cheerful themes.육칠십 년대 명랑만화의 전성기를 찾아서, 〈만화저널ON〉, 2005.12.6. This term was used since the 1960s. Similarly,

Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...

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children's manga and refer to manga and anime directed towards children. These series are usually moralistic, often educating children about staying in the right path in life. Each chapter is usually a self-contained story. History ''Kodomo'' manga started ...

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Manhwa South Korean children's entertainment {{Manhwa-stub