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Learn Korean Language and Culture with a Native Korean Speaker
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From 22.63 Fr /h
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Hello! I’m Soyoung Ko from Seoul, South Korea.
I’ve been living in Belgium for 14 years and hold a B2-level Dutch certificate as well as a Master’s degree from Ghent University.

I work as a journalist for KOFICE (the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange).

Would you like to learn more about the Korean language and culture?
You’re very welcome to join me!
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About Me
Hello,

I'm Soyoung from Seoul, South Korea.
I've lived in Belgium for 13 years and I have a Dutch certificate(B2 level) and a Master Degree of the Ghent University.

Now I'm working as a journalist for KOFICE(Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchanges).

Are you interested in K-Pop?
Would you like to learn Korean language and culture?
Welcome!
Education
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea
African Languages / English (Bachelor's Degree)

The University of Ghent in Belgium
African Languages and Cultures
(Master's Degree)
Experience / Qualifications
I'm working for KOFICE(Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchanges).
K-Heart Korean Language & Culture Workshop
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
Korean
Skills
Korean for adults
School
Dutch for adults
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(GMT -04:00)
New York
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