Korean
Korean has become a prominent language in international affairs and global commerce.
It is the native language for about 72 million people on the Korean peninsula and about five million more ethnic Koreans living in other countries including China, Japan, North American, and the former Soviet Union. Korean ranks the 11th in the world in number of speakers among more than 3,000 languages.
Politically, Korean peninsula remains divided into two distinct sovereign states by the Korean Demilitarized Zone, which is the border between the two Koreas. The ongoing tension between the two countries has received international attention for many years.
Recent global explosion in the popularity of Korean cultural products including K-pop, K-drama, variety shows, films, and webtoons, the so-called Korean Wave, also makes Korean one of the most interesting languages to learn today.
Join Us at the Korean Language Table
The Language Table and Informal Conversation gatherings offer regular opportunities for students, staff, and community members to engage in informal conversation, outside of the classroom. All language levels are welcome!
For more info, please contact Korean Program Coordinator Sooho Song at sooho@uwm.edu.
Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)
Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu or 414-229-7711.
Current Undergraduate Students
General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.
Specific questions about Korean, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to Associate Professor, Sooho Song.
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