IGNOU to Introduce Certificate Programme in Korean Language

Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOUis to start a certificate programme in the Korean language soon. The certificate course is open to candidates who have successfully passed 10+2 or equivalent examination and are above 18 years of age. The new course in theKorean languagewill be available in all regions and allIGNOU regional centres.

It is the only course in India which will be available in the Open and Distance Learning Mode-ODL Mode. The expertise on the course will be given by theKorean Embassy.Students who will enrol for the respective programme in the Korean Language will be provided with the study material for the same along with audio/visual study material so that students have a better understanding of the Korean language. The last date of application for theadmission to IGNOU Korean language certificate coursehas been extended to August 31, 2018.

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A group of representative from the Korean Embassy visitedIGNOUfor a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, S B Arora. Mr. Kim Kum Pyoung, Director of Korean Culture Centre India expressed his happiness towards this association and the support University has extended towards the development of the Korean language in India.

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According to Mr. Shivaji Bhaskar, Coordination of the Programme stated that the relation between India and the Republic of Korea is unique in nature as it is more than 2 millennia old. This association between the two will lead to the social, political and economic development of both the countries. At present, there are thousands of Indian employees working inKorean companieslike Hyundai and Samsung which is one of the reasons that the programme would be very successful in India.