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Do you speak North Korean or South Korean?
Since the two Koreas have been divided, significant differences in the Korean language have developed in the North and South.
INTERVIEW: Korean linguistic nationalism is strong, but Korea is not investing properly in foreign learners of Korean
Linguistic nationalism is a feature of South Korean society but that’s not resulting in investment in promoting the Korean language.
From homogeneity to plurality: Reimagining language policies for ‘multicultural’ children in South Korea
South Korean children with a parent from a Southeast Asian nation are labelled ‘multicultural’ – a categorisation that subjects them to discrimination.
INTRODUCTION: The linguistic challenges facing an increasingly diverse Korea
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.
South Korea’s ‘selection and election drop’ campaigns: success and challenges
How a conglomerate NGO runs influential voter information campaigns on political candidates.