Calling all Korean language lovers: "Korean Language Journal" was first published during the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by Japan and Korea. In 2022, marking the 20th anniversary of its founding, we present "Korean Language Journal 2022." The cover features JO1 member Kono Junki. Enjoy articles that touch on the latest language and culture, including interviews with talented actors Kwak Sun-young and Lim Cheol-soo, a status update from singer Sung Si-kyung, "SDGs x Korean" where you can listen to an audio recording of BTS's UN speech, and "Useful Korean Learning Tips Right Now!" The DJs for the audio program "Voice of KJ" are Mina Furuya/Hermin.
[Interview]
Junki Kono (JO1) ★ 8-page photo spread with Korean commentary!
Kwak Sun-young [Actress] ★ "Hospital Playlist"
Lim Cheol-soo [Actor] ★ "Vincenzo" and "Crash Landing on You"
Sung Si-kyung's "Update" ★ His mysterious daily life revealed!
SDGs x Korean ★ Enjoy BTS's UN speech with audio download and script!
[Special Feature] Useful Korean Learning Tips Now! ★ Have fun learning Korean anywhere!
Tell me! Everyone's Korean Study Method (Introducing Junki Kono's Study Method)
Mina Furuya/Hermin's Exciting Korean Dishes for Everyday Dining
ORI presents: Korean with Pilates
Improve Your Expressiveness and Express Your Personality
Break the Rut! Useful Reactions
[Learning + Culture]
We'll cover "Modern Korean" and "Diverse Korean Culture" from multiple angles through print and audio. Especially now, when travel to Korea remains difficult, we'll also be introducing plenty of information from the local area.
Learn and Refresh: The World of Word Segmentation / Expand Your Range of Expression with the 5 Most Powerful Verbs / Eight Tips for Enjoying Reading Korean Essays / Korean News Flash / Traveling to Korea Not Found in Guidebooks / Professor Ichimatsu's Walking Tour of Seoul's Seun Shopping District / Working with Koreans, and more.
[Voice of KJ]
This audio program is presented in the style of a radio show. It features interviews and learning audio scripts in Japanese and Korean.
The DJs are Mina Furuya/Hermin, a singer-songwriter and food expert.