Chonnam National University Language Education Center

Chonnam National University's Language Education Center offers several ways to study Korean in Gwangju. Its regular programme has intakes across the year, with separate application notices for the spring and summer terms and for autumn and winter. The centre is on the university campus at 77 Yongbong-ro in Buk-gu.

Choosing a regular or special course

The regular Korean course is the starting point for someone planning a sustained period of language study. The centre also lists preparation for the Test of Proficiency in Korean. A student who needs an exam result can consider this separately from the decision about which regular intake to join.

The special Korean course has a different audience. It is intended for international undergraduate and graduate students and for foreign residents already living in Korea. Its first two levels cover the alphabet, vocabulary and expressions for basic conversation. For someone already studying or living in Gwangju, this offers an entry point into spoken Korean alongside other commitments. The centre publishes separate information for the regular and special programmes, so a learner can choose the course that corresponds to their circumstances.