쿠바 한국어교육의 현황과 과제

The Current State and Issues of Korean Education in Cuba

The purpose of this study is to describe the current state of Korean education in Cuba, to explore the issues therein and to consider the future plans of Korean language education. This study presents six Korean language classes in Cuba, focusing on lectures, contents, instructors, and learners. Based on the result, this study outlines a developmental task and discusses the future plan. Since 2012, when liberal reforms opened the country’s economy to increased international trade, Cuba has emerged as a growing market for Korean drama and K-pop, and interest in Korean language and culture there has surged. The increased demand for Korean language education in Cuba arose despite a lack of support from the Cuban government, a positive situation that nevertheless demands a lot of work to be done for its sustainable development. This paper presents the current state of Korean language education in Cuba, examines its issues, and suggests developments. As this subject has never been studied before, it will thus be very useful for further studies on Korean language education in Cuba.