See the flyer in the “Event Flyers” tab to find out which Korean language courses are offered in Spring 2025!

Graduate students are eligible to enroll, but please note that undergraduate course codes begin with 0 or 1 (e.g., 0100 or 1045), while graduate course codes begin with 5 or 6 (e.g., 5100 or 6045).

Friday, November 8, 2024 – 9:00am

The Penn Korean Language Program and the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies are excited to announce Korea Day at Penn – a special event for Democracy Prep Bronx High School students on November 8th 2024. The event will feature campus and library tours, mentorship sessions with Penn students from Korean language classes, a special lecture and information sessions on Korean and East Asian studies, and a cultural workshop where students can immerse themselves in the vibrant culture, language, and traditions of Korea!

This event is supported by the Core University Program for Korean Studies of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and Korean Studies Promotion Service at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS-2023-OLU-2250002) and cosponsored by the Center for East Asian Studies.

Join us in an exciting opportunity to visit the LG Electronics USA in New Jersey!

Friday, November 1st, 2024, 8 AM – 5:30 PM (including travel time)  – Cancelled

Please join our Korean Language and Culture Tables this semester. Improve your speaking skills while enjoying delicious Korean snacks!

Oct 17th & Nov 14th, Thursday, 5:30PM @WILL 623

The South Korean author, best known for “The Vegetarian,” is the first writer from her country to receive the prestigious award. Congratulations!

Join us for this year’s Study Abroad in South Korea Information Session on Wednesday, October 9th, at 5:30 PM in WILL 623! Don’t miss the chance to explore exciting opportunities to study in Korea. Discover how you can immerse yourself in the language and culture while advancing your academic journey.

Please join our third Korean Language and Culture Table this semester. You will have an opportunity to learn some K-pop dance moves from a Penn-based K-pop dance team, k-Beats. Please RSVP if you’re interested!

Three students from the Penn Korean Language Program participated in the third Mid-Atlantic Korean Speech Contest and won the following awards:

Heejoon Shin won the First Place Award (Level 3) for his speech, “Beyond Academics: The Power of Undergraduate Research Experience,” earning a $1,000 scholarship. Cat Nguyen won the Third Place Award (Level 2) for her speech, “Finding Happiness,” earning a $500 scholarship.  Kwun Hang Henry Chung received a Regional Finalist Certificate (Level 1) for his speech, “Friendship Knows No Borders.” 

Congratulations Heejoon, Cat, and Henry!

The Korean Language Program is organizing its first pedagogy workshop for Korean teachers in Philadelphia with support from EALC and CEAS. The theme of this year’s workshop is “Innovative Approaches to Korean Language Education – Empowering Students with Generative AI and Immersive VR.” Click to access the full program.

Join our one day class on Korean Calligraphy and discover the beauty of handwritten Korean.  See the attached flyer for more details. 

Join us for our first Korean Language Table of this Spring semester! Learn about traditional Korean New Year’s customs and enjoy delicious dumplings. See the attached flyer for more details. 

Korean Language Program is organizing a field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to explore “The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989” exhibition, the first major display of contemporary Korean art in a U.S. museum in over a decade. The exhibit features the works of 28 Korean artists, born between 1960 and 1986, and illustrates South Korea’s growing global influence and its process of reconciling with its historical past. RSVP by Thursday February 1st 12PM.

Business Korean I and Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II are offered in Spring 2024! Please see the attached flyer if you’re interested. 

Discover Korean language and culture in our inaugural Penn Global Seminar (PGS) titled “Korean Language and Culture: Beginning II and Intermediate II,” available in Spring 2024. This unique opportunity combines intensive, semester-long language study with a short-term excursion to Seoul and Gyeongju, South Korea. Just like standard language courses, this PGS course will fulfill your language requirements. Eligible applicants include students who have successfully completed Beginning I or Intermediate Korean I. 

• Applications open from October 30th to November 13th.
• Join our online PGS Info sessions on October 27th at 12 PM, November 1st at 12 PM, and November 6th at 5 PM (sign up via the provided links).

Please join us to prepare and savor Kimbap on Friday, November 3rd in Williams Hall 623. The workshop will consist of two sessions, one at 4 PM and the other at 4:45 PM. RSVP at your earliest convenience, as spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 60 available spots.

The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies is pleased to announce the Undergraduate Fellow Award, aimed at students who are involved in the study of Korea and interested in active participation in the university’s Korean Studies program. The Kim Center will recruit up to five (5) Undergraduate Fellows for the 2023–2024 academic year. Fellows will be selected on the basis of academic merits and demonstrated interest in Korean Studies. 

The Korean Language Program at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is pleased to announce that the Annual American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK)’s 28th Annual Conference and Professional Workshop will take place on June 15-17, 2023, at Penn. The theme of the 28th conference is ‘Transformative Language Learning Through Real World Engagement.’ With this theme, the conference aims to provide a forum for Korean language students through constructive discussions about transformative learning and its extension to the real world. We invite participants to explore and address these areas of interest to foster an engaging and enriching experience.

On April 1, 2023, two students from Penn received awards at the 2nd Mid-Atlantic Korean Speech Contest, marking the second year in a row that Penn students have received recognition at the event. This is a remarkable achievement for the program and the university as a whole. The competition saw 22 Korean language students from 10 different schools competing across three levels. The three Penn students who were selected to compete, Smriti Sanjay-Gopal, Charlotte Fox, and Katie Oh, put up an impressive performance at the contest. Smriti Sanjay-Gopal won second place in the Level 1: Personal Experience section, while Charlotte Fox secured second place in the Level 2: Informative Speech and Opinion section. Congratulations on everyone’s excellent performance!!

Monthly Korean Language Table will be held on Thursdays 5:30-6:30PM  in Williams Hall 440. Korean snacks will be provided! Please see the attached flyer for more information. 

Please join our third Korean Language and Culture Table this semester. You will have an opportunity to learn some K-pop dance moves from a Penn-based K-pop dance team, k-Beats. Please RSVP if you’re interested!

Three students from the Penn Korean Language Program participated in the third Mid-Atlantic Korean Speech Contest and won the following awards:

Heejoon Shin won the First Place Award (Level 3) for his speech, “Beyond Academics: The Power of Undergraduate Research Experience,” earning a $1,000 scholarship. Cat Nguyen won the Third Place Award (Level 2) for her speech, “Finding Happiness,” earning a $500 scholarship.  Kwun Hang Henry Chung received a Regional Finalist Certificate (Level 1) for his speech, “Friendship Knows No Borders.” 

Congratulations Heejoon, Cat, and Henry!

The Korean Language Program is organizing its first pedagogy workshop for Korean teachers in Philadelphia with support from EALC and CEAS. The theme of this year’s workshop is “Innovative Approaches to Korean Language Education – Empowering Students with Generative AI and Immersive VR.” Click to access the full program.

Join our one day class on Korean Calligraphy and discover the beauty of handwritten Korean.  See the attached flyer for more details. 

Join us for our first Korean Language Table of this Spring semester! Learn about traditional Korean New Year’s customs and enjoy delicious dumplings. See the attached flyer for more details. 

Korean Language Program is organizing a field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to explore “The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989” exhibition, the first major display of contemporary Korean art in a U.S. museum in over a decade. The exhibit features the works of 28 Korean artists, born between 1960 and 1986, and illustrates South Korea’s growing global influence and its process of reconciling with its historical past. RSVP by Thursday February 1st 12PM.

Business Korean I and Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II are offered in Spring 2024! Please see the attached flyer if you’re interested. 

Discover Korean language and culture in our inaugural Penn Global Seminar (PGS) titled “Korean Language and Culture: Beginning II and Intermediate II,” available in Spring 2024. This unique opportunity combines intensive, semester-long language study with a short-term excursion to Seoul and Gyeongju, South Korea. Just like standard language courses, this PGS course will fulfill your language requirements. Eligible applicants include students who have successfully completed Beginning I or Intermediate Korean I. 

• Applications open from October 30th to November 13th.
• Join our online PGS Info sessions on October 27th at 12 PM, November 1st at 12 PM, and November 6th at 5 PM (sign up via the provided links).

Please join us to prepare and savor Kimbap on Friday, November 3rd in Williams Hall 623. The workshop will consist of two sessions, one at 4 PM and the other at 4:45 PM. RSVP at your earliest convenience, as spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 60 available spots.

The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies is pleased to announce the Undergraduate Fellow Award, aimed at students who are involved in the study of Korea and interested in active participation in the university’s Korean Studies program. The Kim Center will recruit up to five (5) Undergraduate Fellows for the 2023–2024 academic year. Fellows will be selected on the basis of academic merits and demonstrated interest in Korean Studies. 

The Korean Language Program at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is pleased to announce that the Annual American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK)’s 28th Annual Conference and Professional Workshop will take place on June 15-17, 2023, at Penn. The theme of the 28th conference is ‘Transformative Language Learning Through Real World Engagement.’ With this theme, the conference aims to provide a forum for Korean language students through constructive discussions about transformative learning and its extension to the real world. We invite participants to explore and address these areas of interest to foster an engaging and enriching experience.

On April 1, 2023, two students from Penn received awards at the 2nd Mid-Atlantic Korean Speech Contest, marking the second year in a row that Penn students have received recognition at the event. This is a remarkable achievement for the program and the university as a whole. The competition saw 22 Korean language students from 10 different schools competing across three levels. The three Penn students who were selected to compete, Smriti Sanjay-Gopal, Charlotte Fox, and Katie Oh, put up an impressive performance at the contest. Smriti Sanjay-Gopal won second place in the Level 1: Personal Experience section, while Charlotte Fox secured second place in the Level 2: Informative Speech and Opinion section. Congratulations on everyone’s excellent performance!!

Monthly Korean Language Table will be held on Thursdays 5:30-6:30PM  in Williams Hall 440. Korean snacks will be provided! Please see the attached flyer for more information.