Direction of Korean Language Education in North America: Connectivity between K-16 Korean Language Education

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UCLA Center for Korean Studies and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles are pleased to present this presentation and discussion on Korean language education in North America. Participants and audience will receive complimentary parking, refreshments and lunch. Free but limited to the first 75 who register using the QR code on the flyer or on the CKS website.

Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:30 AM (Pacific Time)

Main Conference Room (11360), Young Research Library (YRL)
Los Angeles,

This presentation and discussion is about Korean language program and education. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Click "Register" below for registration.

Schedule

10:30 AM

Check-in, coffee and pastries

10:40 AM

Welcome remarks

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Presentation 1. Direction and Goal of Korean Language Education in North America — Why Korean? Why Foreign Language? (Monica C. Ryoo; Foundation for Korean Language & Culture in USA)

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Presentation 2. Sustaining a Dual Language Immersion Program Pathway (Ellen Park; Rowland Unified School District)

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch (Korean lunchbox)

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Presentation 3. Multiple Pathways to Teach Korean Language and Culture in K–12 Schools (Chiae Byun-Kitayama; Los Angeles Unified School District)

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Presentation 4. Guiding the Journey: The High School Teacher's Role in K–16 Korean Education (Hayoung Jane Cho; South High School)

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Break

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

Presentation 5. Dual Enrollment: UC/Cal State Transfer Credit & Community College to UC/Cal State Transfer Pathway (Mickey Hong; Los Angeles City College)

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM

Presentation 6. Standards-based Korean Language Learning (Hee Ju; UCLA)

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Discussion and Q&A (Moderated by Hyung-Wook Kim; UCLA)

4:30 PM

Closing remark

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Cost : Free but registration is required.

Hyung-WookKim
hyung-wook.kim@international.ucla.edu

Sponsor(s): Center for Korean Studies, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles, Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library at UCLA