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INTERVIEW: Korean linguistic nationalism is strong, but Korea is not investing properly in foreign learners of Korean

  • Professor Ross King,

Linguistic nationalism is a feature of South Korean society but that’s not resulting in investment in promoting the Korean language.

INTRODUCTION: The linguistic challenges facing an increasingly diverse Korea

  • Dr Nicola Fraschini & Dr Mi Yung Park,

South Korea has a strong national identity largely based on the ability to speak Korean. But as it becomes increasingly multicultural, notions of “Koreanness” are being challenged.