Korean Language Learning among Students in Myanmar during Civil Disobedience: A Preliminary Study on its Current Status and Potential Healing Effects

Korean Language Learning among Students in Myanmar during Civil Disobedience: A Preliminary Study on its Current Status and Potential Healing Effects

Objective: A report investigating the positive effects of Korean language learning on the psychological healing of local students studying Korean during the period of disobedience in Myanmar. Methods: 37 students studying Korean at local foreign language universities in Myanmar and unable to attend school anymore due to their opposition to the military regime are experiencing psychological symptoms of distress and anger. Results: In this survey, Most Myanmar students responded that they receive psychological healing through self-study of the Korean language. Conclusion: It can be inferred that Korean language learning has psychological healing effects.