Mokpo National University Holds Korean Language Instructor Workshop for Western Jeonnam Region

Teaching Methods by Level and Learner Management
Field-Oriented Approach in Practice

Mokpo National University announced on January 15 that it held the 'Korean Language Instructor Capacity Building Workshop for the Western Jeonnam Region' on January 14 to strengthen cooperation in Korean language education among universities in the western Jeonnam area.

The workshop, organized by Mokpo National University, which serves as the lead institution for the Global Talent Hub Center, brought together around 20 Korean language instructors from four universities in the western Jeonnam region, including Mokpo National University, Mokpo National Maritime University, Mokpo Science University, and Sehan University. The event aimed to enhance the quality of Korean language education for international students and to improve the professional expertise of instructors.

Mokpo National University held the 'Korean Language Instructor Capacity Building Workshop for the Western Jeonnam Region.' Photo by Mokpo National University

The workshop featured field-oriented educational programs, such as Korean language teaching methods tailored to different levels and purposes, educational directions linked to regional policies in Jeonnam, classroom management know-how, and strategies for managing learners. These sessions were well received by the participants.

In particular, a preliminary survey was conducted to share the challenges instructors face in the classroom, and time was set aside for a Q&A session and open discussion to explore practical solutions.

Hong Seongi, Director of the Office of International Cooperation, stated, "This workshop is a program designed to fulfill the role of Mokpo National University as the designated Korean Language Center for the western Jeonnam region. We hope it will serve as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation among local universities and systematically raise the quality of Korean language education for international students."

Meanwhile, Mokpo National University continues to advance its Korean language education programs, enhance instructor competencies, and develop regionally connected educational initiatives to strengthen education and support for international students.