Gangnam offers online Korean classes for foreign residents
Gangnam-gu in Seoul will launch a free online Korean-language course titled *My First Korean* on May 20, targeting foreign residents and beginner learners. The pilot program, developed by Seoul National University’s Language Education Institute, will offer 27 hours of content across 68 lectures with subtitles in six languages, accepting up to 300 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gangnam-gu in Seoul will pilot a free online Korean-language course called *My First Korean* starting May 20 through its public education platform, Gangnam Internet Lecture (Gangnam Ingang). The program, designed for foreign residents, members of multicultural families, and beginner learners, includes four beginner-level courses with 68 lectures totaling about 27 hours of content. The curriculum, developed by Seoul National University’s Language Education Institute, covers basic expressions like greetings and daily-life phrases. Subtitles will be provided in English, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, Russian, and Vietnamese to accommodate diverse language backgrounds. Registration opens at 1 p.m. on May 20, with acceptance limited to the first 300 applicants. Participants must first register as full members of Gangnam Ingang before applying. The pilot aims to assess demand for online Korean-language learning among foreign residents and expand the platform beyond its current focus on middle and high school students. The course will be delivered via Gangnam Ingang’s online platform (https://edu.ingang.go.kr/NGLMS), offering a structured approach to learning Korean for non-native speakers.
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