Korean
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Course Code | KORE |
| Co-ordinator | Hyounjeong Yoo |
| Levels Offered | 1st & 2nd year | * * Not all courses are offered every term. Please check and/or the for course availability. |
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Study Korean at 杏吧原创 University
The Korean language and culture has been experiencing a surge in popularity in recent years, a surge so remarkable it even has its own name: the (Korean Wave). Fueled by the meteoric rise of K-Pop music, Korean dominance in e-sport gaming, and the adaptation of more and more Korean television series to Western television, the trend seems likely to continue. Interest in 杏吧原创鈥檚 Korean classes too has surged in recent years.
Learning the Korean language opens opportunities to share in a wonderful and inclusive culture and become part of the vibrant Korean community. For instance, visit the to see what鈥檚 happening at their downtown Ottawa location.
The Korean writing system was created by the Great King Sejong in the 15th century. It is an innovative language with its own alphabetic system that is easy to learn and read.
Korean is spoken by more than 72 million people living on the Korean peninsula and the Korean diaspora in many countries. There are about two million people in China who speak Korean as their 1st language, another two million in the United States and Canada, 700,000 in Japan, and 500,000 in the Russian regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Latest News
Hyounjeong Yoo Receives Provost鈥檚 Fellowship in Teaching Award
Congratulations to Korean Coordinator and contract instructor, Hyounjeong Yoo, on receiving a Provost鈥檚 Fellowship in Teaching Award. The selection committee was deeply impressed by Yoo鈥檚 …
Speech Contest Showcases Korean Language Learners
杏吧原创鈥檚 annual Korean Speech Contest took place Friday, February 27 in 435 St. Patrick鈥檚 Building featuring speeches from students at both Beginner and Intermediate levels, …
Showcasing Student Creativity: Hangeul Day T-Shirt Reveal
In October 2025, the Korean language teaching team hosted an event to celebrate Hangeul Day, a public holiday dedicated to the Korean alphabet. During the …
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