> Supporting overseas adoptees in understanding the Korean language and culture, in partnership with the National Center for the Rights of the Child.

KSI can now be found in Korea. KSIF (President Lee Haiyoung) launched KSI Seoul, the very first KSI location in Korea, in cooperation with the National Center for the Rights of the Child (President YOON Hye-Mee).

Designated as our new campus last June, KSI Seoul is providing free courses on the Korean language and culture for overseas adoptees living in Korea. This semester will consist of 16 weeks from August 8 to November 30, with 8 courses designed for different levels from beginner and basic to intermediate and advanced for 33 students. Besides teaching the Korean language and culture, KSI Seoul will also offer special lectures on laws, taxes, and labor affairs in consideration of the characteristics of its students and help them adapt to life in Korea.

Students will be able to understand not only the language but the culture and system of the country and possibly become a proud member of Korean society. KYUNG Eun-Ji, an instructor of beginner and basic courses at KSI Seoul commented, “Most of my past Korean language students were interested in Korea culture or getting a job in Korean companies. However, the ones that I’ve met here in KSI Seoul say that they learn Korean to find who they are.” She added, “This made me recreate the idea of the Korean teacher I want to become. I want to be a teacher who does beyond simple language teaching to help open the future for the students.”

The launch of KSI Seoul was an opportunity for KSIF to consider those who needed a systematic learning solution for the Korean language and culture but weren’t able to access them to a sufficient level. KSIF’s President Lee Haiyoung expressed her will to “widen our sight to be able to invite more people to access the foundation’s high-quality educational content.”