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King Sejong Institute at St. Mary’s

The San Antonio King Sejong Institute at St. Mary’s University is supported by the South Korean government and in partnership with Dongseo University of South Korea. The King Sejong Institute (KSI) fosters and supports education in Korean language and culture through academic and non-academic courses and programming.

There are more than 246 King Sejong Institutes in 89 countries around the world with only 13 locations in the United States, include the institute at St. Mary’s.

Professor Seongbae Lim, Ph.D., of the Greehey School of Business, has been appointed director of King Sejong Institute. Lim is recognized as a world-renowned expert in the field of innovation and convergence, and recently made a presentation at the United Nations titled, Achieving Sustainable Development through Innovation. Professor Lim teaches business courses on the Asian community, inviting more than 100 outstanding guest speakers, impacting thousands of students and community members.

The St. Mary’s King Sejong Institute, by providing Korean language and culture educational and programming opportunities for our campus and for the community, will play a major role in improving our students’ ability to understand cultural diversity and how to collaborate with people from different backgrounds. 

The King Sejong Institute periodically hosts events for the community to attend. In addition, anyone who is interested in Korean language and culture can participate in free community classes offered throughout the year.

Student Opportunities

The King Sejong Institute will invite the students from around the world who win first place at the Speaking and Writing Contest to visit Korea. During their stay, the students, who come from many cultural backgrounds, will learn about South Korea together by participating in a diverse Korean culture experience program.

The King Sejong Institute will also provide various scholarship opportunities to the KSI students to foster their desire to learn. For example, it offers financial support for language training and the completion of academic degree at Korean universities.

King Sejong Institute at St. Mary's University

For information about the program or the class offerings, contact the Institute at sejong@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3454.

Upcoming Free Korean Classes in San Antonio

The following classes begin on August 26, 2024.

  • Korean Language

    • Sejong Korean 1
    • Sejong Korean 2
    • Sejong Korean 3
    • Sejong Korean 4
    • Sejong Korean 5
    • Sejong Korean 6
    • Sejong Korean Conversation 1-1
    • Sejong Korean Conversation 1-2
    • Sejong Korean Conversation 2-1
    • Sejong Korean Conversation 2-2
    • Learning Hangeul: Korean Alphabet

  • Korean Culture

    K-Culture

    • Friday – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

    K-POP Dance

    • Friday – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

    Weekend K-POP dance

    • Saturday – 1 to 2:30 p.m.

    Taekwondo (Korean Martial Art)

    • Saturday – 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Instructors

  • Sujin Kim
    King Sejong Institute Instructor

    Learn more about Sujin Kim

    Classes taught:

    • Intro to Korean I
    • Intro to Korean II
    • Second-Year Korean I
    • Sejong Korean 1
    • Sejong Korean 2
    • Sejong Korean 3
    • Sejong Korean 4
    • Sejong Korean Conversation 2-1

  • Jenny Kim Riojas
    King Sejong Institute Instructor

    Education:

    • B.S., English Language and Literature, Sungkyunkwan University
    • B.S., Korean Language, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
    • M.A., Korean Language and Literature, Korea University
    • Ph.D., Korean Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies


    Classes taught:

    • Sejong Korean 1
    • K-Culture
    • Learning Hangeul: Korean Alphabet
    • Reading and Writing 1
    • Grammar Practice 1, 2
    • Listening and Speaking 1, 2

  • Yeonjin Park
    King Sejong Institute Instructor

    Education:

    • B.A., Pharmaceutical, Duksung University

    Classes taught:

    • Sejong Korean Conversation

  • Junggun Song
    King Sejong Institute Instructor

    Education:

    • B.A., Korean as a Foreign Language
    • B.A., Cybersecurity, University of Texas at San Antonio

    Classes taught:

    • Sejong Korean Conversation

  • Elva Adams
    King Sejong Institute Instructor

    Accomplishments:

    • 88′ Olympic Bronze Medalist
    • 6th-degree Black Belt Holder

    Classes taught:

    • Taekwondo

  • Brandy Phillips
    King Sejong Institute Instructor

    Education:

    • Associate of Arts, Dance, Northwest Vista College

    Classes taught:

    • K-Pop Sing and Dance by SMASH

  • Angela Humphries and Jasmine Williams
    King Sejong Institute Instructor

    Accomplishments:

    • 2019 K-POP Dance Competition 1st Place
    • 2022 Online K-POP Dance and Vocal Competition 1st Place

    Classes taught:

    • Weekend K-POP Dance

Questions?

Contact the Institute
sejong@stmarytx.edu
210-436-3454.

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