Publication of Korean Textbook for Latvians
Center for Korean studies at University of Latvia has published the first textbook about Korean language in Latvia. This book is designed for Latvian people who wish to learn Korean language on their own without attending classes or instruction by teachers.The contents were developed by editorial board which consists of experts in Korean language education in Korea and in Latvia – lecturers from Inha University in Incheon, Ewha Women’s Univeristy in Seoul and research fellows of Center for Korean Studies of University of Latvia. This book is not a translated version of a Korean textbook. Korean authors developed contents and dialogues suitable for learners who are accustomed to Latvia which were later translated into Latvian language by a Latvian who resides in Korea for years studying at a Korean university. The Korean textbook for Latvian can be purchased at major bookstores in Latvia.