Division of Korean Language & Literature
“A Mirror lluminating the Times, The Dream of Korean Literature Spreading Across the Globe.”
- +82-2-710-9310
- +82-2-2077-7310
- Queen Sunheon Building 411
- km9310@sookmyung.ac.kr
The Department of Korean Language and Literature stands at the forefront of the Hallyu wave, embracing the cultural content era. Our goal is to foster talented individuals who can lead the way in the globalized world with their creativity and analytical thinking. To achieve this, we offer a curriculum that combines traditional Korean language and literature studies with interdisciplinary programs like « International Korean Education » and « Storytelling . » By doing so, we aim to produce graduates equipped with a broad skill set in diverse fields.
Education Purposes
Our mission is to develop skilled and empowered female professionals who have a genuine understanding of Korean language and literature, enabling them to effectively utilize and appreciate its rich cultural heritage and traditions.
Education Goals
- We empower women to lead and enrich our cultural heritage through the study and development of Korean language and literature.
- We actively contribute to the research, education, and promotion of Korean language and literature by fostering a comprehensive understanding of Korean culture.
- Building upon the unique traditions of Sookmyung, the first women’s private university in Korea, we strive to forge a path for Korean language and literature that embraces subjectivity, equality and suits the demands of globalization.
- Our focus is on equipping proficient female specialists who possess accurate Korean Language skills and a deep appreciation for the traditions of ethnological literature.