Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2025
Abstract
This study aims to identify developmental directions for Korean language education in the Philippines by analyzing the educational realities and needs of Filipino Korean language teachers working locally. Although Korean language education has been expanding in schools, universities, and various institutions, the system lacks institutional foundations and research on teachers. To address this, an online survey was conducted with 21 teachers across the Philippines, and 19 valid responses were analyzed. The respondents were employed in universities, King Sejong Institutes, vocational training centers, religious institutions, and private language schools. Many teachers had limited Korean proficiency, insufficient academic background or training experience, and lacked access to certification systems and opportunities for professional exchange. In addition, most relied heavily on Korean-developed textbooks, highlighting the need for materials tailored to local learners' linguistic and cultural contexts. The findings suggest the necessity of teacher training and capacity-building programs, the establishment of a local certification system, the development of localized teaching materials, and the formation of teacher networks. This study is expected to provide practical groundwork for strengthening Korean language education in the Philippines.
Recommended Citation
Oh, Kyoungsook, Ma. Kristina Carla Rico, and Sarah Jane D. Lipura. "The Current Status and Challenges of Korean Language Education in the Philippines: Insights from the Needs of Non-native Local Teachers." Journal of Foreign Language Education / Langue et Litérature, vol. 66, 2025, pp. 117–144, https://doi.org/10.20988/lfp.2025.66..117.
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