South Korea High School Curriculum - Korean Language

The Korean Language is a compulsory subject within the South Korean high school curriculum. High school spans three years (Grades 1-3). The curriculum emphasizes reading, writing, and speaking skills through various learning activities. Schools can offer up to 10 hours of Korean Language instruction per week.

The 2022 revised curriculum, the 11th national curriculum in Korea, was announced at the end of 2022 and implemented in stages. It provides details on the scope of questions for the Korean language section of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). More information on the 2022 revised curriculum can be found on the Ministry of Education website. Textbooks for elementary, middle, and high schools have been reviewed and revised in accordance with the new curriculum.