Course Introduction

Outline of Regular Korean Language Course

The Regular Korean Language Course is an intensive ten-week program for foreigners and overseas Koreans covering the language, culture, and history of Korea.

수업기간, 수업요일, 수업시간, 급수구성, 분반시험, 수강료, 수료기준, 과정구성
Period	10 weeks (200 hours)
Class Days	Monday-Friday
Class Hours	9:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
Levels	1 ~ 6
Level Tests	Writing and speaking tests Applicants who do not have basic knowledge of Korean may be exempted from the placement test and shall be assigned to level 1.
Tuition	KRW 1,400,000 (PNU students and employees: 20% discount - KRW 1,120,000) ※ Includes fees for test-taking, enrollment, textbooks, cultural activities, etc.
Criteria for Completion of Course	Minimum of 80% of attendance rate and an average grade of 70/100 or higher
Course Composition	Cultural Activities: Friday Cultural Activity, Cultural Activity Ⅰ, Cultural Activity Ⅱ After-school Class: University Preparatory Class, Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Speaking Class, Pronunciation Class, K-pop Dance Class, Learning Korean through Music, TOPIK Preparatory Class, etc. One-on-one Language Partner Program(DOUMI) One-on-one student management through individual consultation with homeroom instructors

Benefits of Korean Courses

1Professional Korean Language Education
- Learners will take a placement test to assess their language level before they are assigned to a class.
- The programs are designed in phases according to the level of the learners.
- Integrated education of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are conducted with the aim to improve learners’ communication skills.
- A class evaluation is conducted every semester to receive feedback from learners and reflect their needs in our programs.
2Education on Korean History and Culture
- Learners experience the history and culture of Korea through field trips to historic sites and major tourist destinations.
- Learners learn Korean culture through hands-on activities, such as Korean Cooking Class, Taekwondo Class, and Korean Traditional Music Class.
3Excellent Instructors
- The Korean language courses are led by excellent instructors who have obtained a master's degree or a higher academic level in Korean language education and other fields related to language.
- The homeroom instructors of each class monitor the learning processes of learners and take care of their stay in Korea.
4Operation of Diverse Programs for Efficient Korean Language Education
- Special afternoon classes, such as Speaking Class, Pronunciation Class, and Learning Korean through Music, are open to learners based on their needs.
- In-depth programs, such as University Interview Preparatory Class and University Preparatory Class, are open to students who are preparing to enter university.
- The "Language Partner Program(DOUMI)" intends to assist Korean course learners by matching them with PNU students who can guide them with Korean and Korean life.