These new learning cards on Korean culture were released on May 3 by the Seoul-based King Sejong Institute Foundation. (King Sejong Institute Foundation)

By Yoo Yeon Gyeong and Yoon Sojung

The King Sejong Institute Foundation on May 3 released learning materials on Korean culture dubbed "Learn Korean through online King Sejong Institute."

The learning cards were designed to help the world better understand Korean culture in an easy-to-understand manner in the field of Korean-language education and Korean studies in and out of the country.

 
The combined 600 cards are divided into three categories: culture, tourism attractions and food.

The culture category explains things like ganggangsullae (traditional circle dance), King Sejong the Great, who invented Hangeul, and jjimjilbang (sauna). That of tourism attractions includes Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market and Suncheonman Bay wetland reserve. And that on food introduces galbijjim (braised short ribs), gimbap (seaweed rice roll) and samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly).

The front side of each card shows a photo for a more accurate and clear understanding of Korean culture, and the back has related information. The foundation said the learning cards are designed to boost use of such materials at educational settings.

Use of these cards is free on the educational materials board of King Sejong Institute's website
nuri.iksi.or.kr.

Foundation president Lee Hai-young said, "We will keep developing a variety of study materials to meet the expectations of learners and educators.”

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