[WEEKENDER] Expanding horizon of Korean language education in US
Driven by the global rise of K-pop and K-dramas, interest in learning the Korean language, including Hangeul or the Korean alphabet, has exploded across the United States in recent years. This growing enthusiasm has reached far beyond the Korean American community to include non-native speakers, adoptees and multicultural families. Standing at the center of this trend is Soojin Cho, a veteran…
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In recent years, the interest in learning the Korean language, including Hangeul, has seen a surge in the United States, driven by the global popularity of K-pop and K-dramas. This trend extends beyond the Korean American community to encompass non-native speakers, adoptees, and multicultural families. At the forefront of this movement is Soojin Cho, a veteran educator who has dedicated nearly three decades to teaching Hangeul and expanding Korean language education in America.
Cho's efforts have been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which awarded her the Cultural Merit Medal during the 580th Hangeul Day national celebration in Seoul on October 9. The Korean government praised her for developing Korean language curricula for students overseas and leading regional education networks.
Cho's achievement as the 12th and 13th president of the National Association for Korean Schools, Mid-Atlantic Chapter from 2022 to 2026 adds to her significant contributions to the field.
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