The Korean Immersion Program (KIP) is a language and cultural experience designed to fully immerse participants in the Korean language and culture. Through intensive Korean language classes and a variety of engaging cultural activities, participants will have the opportunity to learn both the language and the culture that makes Korea unique. With a part of the classes taught by DKU students, participants will also have the unique opportunity to connect with local students and make new friends.

Program Dates (2-week short program)

Dorm move-in date August 4, 2025
Orientation August 5, 2025
Classes & activities August 6 - August 14, 2025
Dorm move-out date August 15, 2025

Program Dates (3-week short program)

Dorm move-in date August 4, 2025
Orientation August 5, 2025
Classes & activities August 6 - August 21, 2025
Dorm move-out date August 22, 2025

Korean Language Course

Days Monday through Friday, 5 days/week
Times 9:00 am-13:00 pm
Hours Total 45 hours of classes (30 hours for 2-week program)
Levels Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Placement test On the first day of class
Credit 3 credits (2 credits for 2-week program)
Credit transfer To transfer credits, students are advised to consult with an academic advisor at their home university
and obtain pre-approval to receive credits for coursework from DKU.
Syllabus Korean Language - Beginner (Download)
  Korean Language - Intermediate (Download)
  Korean Language - Advanced (Download)

Cultural Activities

  • NANTA musical and Seoul Sky activities are included in the program fee.
  • K-POP Dance, Everland theme park, Kimchi Making, and Taekwondo are optional paid activities.
  • Students can select and pay for the optional activities during the program orientation.
  • Activities are subject to change without notice.