Pretendard Font

Pretendard Font is a free, open-source Neo-grotesque sans-serif font designed by Kil Hyung-jin for seamless cross-platform UI typography. It merges the best of Inter (Latin), Source Han Sans (Korean), and M PLUS 1p (Japanese) into a single, cohesive typeface that renders consistently across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

Key Features

Available in 9 weights with variable font support, Pretendard eliminates the need for manual spacing adjustments, especially crucial for Korean text, while offering dynamic subsetting that loads only the characters you need, making it blazingly fast for web use.

License & Cost

SIL Open Font License 1.1 – completely free for both personal and commercial use, including modification and redistribution. The only restriction is that you cannot sell the font files alone.

Best Use Cases

Ideal for UI design, websites, mobile apps, and branding where consistent multilingual support (Korean, Latin, Japanese) is needed across different operating systems.

Best pairing with Pretendard Font

The Roboto Slab pairs best with the Pretendard font. Its slab-serif design creates a clean, professional contrast that complements Pretendard’s modern sans-serif structure.

Conclusion

Pretendard is the free, all-in-one typography solution for modern cross-platform design. It masterfully combines Inter, Source Han Sans, and M PLUS 1p into a single, cohesive font that renders Korean, Latin, and Japanese text flawlessly no manual spacing fixes needed. With 9 weights, variable font support, and dynamic subsetting for optimal web performance, it delivers professional-grade UI typography across all devices. Licensed under SIL OFL for unrestricted commercial use, Pretendard is simply the smartest, most practical choice for any multilingual project.