Webtoon

A format of digital comic originating in South Korea, designed for vertical scrolling on mobile devices. Webtoons are characterized by their long, continuous vertical panels, vibrant colors, and dynamic visual storytelling that relies heavily on visual effects, motion lines, and sound-effect text integrated into the artwork. Major platforms include Naver Webtoon and Kakao Webtoon, with millions of global readers. Webtoons present significant accessibility challenges for blind and low vision users because they are inherently visual media with rich graphical content that is poorly served by standard screen readers or text-to-speech. Making webtoons accessible requires audio descriptions, sound effects, and careful audio design to convey the visual storytelling experience.