Study & Learn Korean in South Korea

The country known officially as the Republic of Korea is situated in East Asia, next to China, Japan and, of course, North Korea. The country has a diverse landscape, ranging from high mountains to plains and river basins. In addition, South Korea has around 3,000 islands, Jeju-do being the largest. This island is home to the World Heritage Site called the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, as well as Jungmun Beach, which has beautiful white sand and is popular among surfers. South Korea also has twenty national parks, and its weather ranges from being hot in the summer, to sometimes very cold during winter.


South Korea is technologically innovative, and has a rich culture. The country’s pottery is celebrated around the world, and traditional performing arts as well as music such as pansori are still practiced. It also has many beautiful buildings which display traditional architectural characteristics.


KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

Seoul:

Seoul, the capital, has recovered from the devastation of the Korean War to become a bustling and sophisticated commercial center. There are, however, still many glimpses of its past, including royal palaces, markets, museums and traces of the ancient walls. Seoul has been the nation’s capital since 1394 and is still laid out in the traditional square pattern adopted by many Chinese cities. The city was encircled by 16km of high walls, and when it was threatened all nine gates were closed. Four of the gates still remain.