Korean Language Culture

Korean Language Culture (한국의 언어문화) is an academically oriented textbook on the Korean language and culture, designed to help foreign university students absorb the sociocultural background of the language.

• Recommended Level: Intermediate-advanced. Aimed at foreign university students who already have a foundation and want to function in real academic settings. Based on its content, it corresponds roughly to TOPIK 4 or above (TOPIK II). Note: the book does not state an official TOPIK classification; this is an approximate guide.
• Languages included: Korean.
• Content and approach:
  • Presents specialized vocabulary and expressions for participating actively in university classes.
  • Structured lessons on the sociocultural background of the language: Hunminjeongeum, body language, idioms, and neologisms.
  • Aims to develop logical thinking and reasoned expression, beyond purely theoretical learning.
  • Includes varied examples and practical activities for communicating confidently in academic discussions and conversations.
• Book details:
  • Authors: 정대현 (Jeong Dae-hyeon) and 최윤곤 (Choi Yun-gon).
  • Publisher: 도서출판 하우 (Hawoo Publishing).
  • Published on 9 May 2025.
  • 180 pages; B5 format (182 × 257 mm).