KoreaNow Community is a global community where you can learn Korean and experience Korean culture together.
Every week, the KoreaNow Newsletter brings you stories about Korean culture, travel, food, and everyday life in Korea. In our KakaoTalk open chat, you can also learn one Korean word or expression every day.
We also offer free K-Drama Korean classes twice a month and fun Korea Missions that help you practice what you learn and experience Korea more closely.
Learn real Korean —and real Korean culture—Connect Together.
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1 Newsletter a Week
Discover KoreaNow
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1 Korean a Day
A word or expression, every day
2 MONTH
2 Free Classes
Learn Korean through K-Dramas
100% FREE
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KoreaNow Community
THE COMMUNITY
KoreaNow Community More than just learning Korean —experience Korea as it is today.
Learning Korean from textbooks is helpful, but it can still be difficult to actually use Korean in real life.
At KoreaNow Community, you’ll learn expressions that Koreans really use and explore stories about Korean culture, travel, and everyday life.
Learn a little Korean every day, practice expressions from K-Dramas, and try new experiences in Korea through our community activities.
Learn Korean → Use Korean → Experience Korea
That’s what KoreaNow Community is all about.
WHAT YOU GET
Discover Korea Now
KoreaNow Newsletter
Get a weekly dose of Korean culture, travel, food, lifestyle, and trends.
Discover what to see, eat, and experience in Korea today.
Learn Korean Every Day
1 Korean a Day
Learn one practical Korean word or expression every day in our KakaoTalk open chat.
Small steps, every day — Korean you can actually use.
Learn Korean through K-Dramas
K-Drama Korean
Join our free K-Drama Korean class twice a month.
Learn how expressions are used in real situations, practice speaking, and create your own sentences.
Watch → Learn → Speak
Experience Korea
Korea Mission
Get surprise missions with ideas for what to eat, where to go, and what to try in Korea.
Use your Korean, explore new places, and share your experience with the community.
Learn Korean → Go Outside → Try Korea
THIS MONTH’S K-DRAMA
“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 
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Learn Korean through scenes, expressions, and everyday conversations from the drama.
YOU LEARN
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Real Korean expressions from the drama
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Natural phrases used in everyday conversations
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How tone and expressions change depending on the situation
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Korean culture and context behind each scene
YOU TRY
Don’t just memorize the expressions.
Turn what you learned into your own Korean sentences and practice saying them out loud.
K-Drama → Korean → My Sentence
HOW TO JOIN
Learn Korean. Try Korea. Connect together.
From daily Korean and K-Drama classes to Korea Missions, KoreaNow Community helps you learn, practice, and experience Korea together.
01 Apply
Join KoreaNow Community
Fill out the short community application form.
02 Join KakaoTalk
Enter the Open Chat
Join our KakaoTalk open chat to receive Daily Korean and community updates.
A KakaoTalk account is required to join the open chat.
03 Learn Every Day
Start with Daily Korean
Check one Korean word or expression each day and try using it yourself.
04 Join the Class
Meet Us Online
Join our free K-Drama Korean classes twice a month and practice speaking together.
05 Take the Mission
Try Korea
Take part in surprise Korea Missions and discover new things to do, eat, and experience.
06 Share & Connect
Be Part of the Community
Share what you learned and experienced with other KoreaNow members.
What’s Included
01 KoreaNow Updates
Discover Korea
Get useful updates on Korean culture, travel, food, everyday life, and things to experience in Korea.
02 Korean Learning
Keep Learning Korean
Learn practical Korean regularly and get more chances to actually use what you’ve learned.
03 Korean Course Benefits
Learn for Less
Get access to special discounts and coupons for Korean language courses and learning programs when available.
04 Travel & Culture Benefits
Experience Korea for Less
Discover special discounts and benefits for travel, cultural activities, and experiences in Korea.
05 Opportunities in Korea
Find Something New
Get updates on supporter programs, events, cultural experiences, campaigns, and other opportunities for international residents and visitors.
06 Your Korean Safe Zone
Speak Without Pressure
A place where mistakes are okay. Practice Korean, try new sentences, and speak without worrying about being perfect.
07 Korean-Learning Friends
Learn Together
Meet other people who are learning Korean, share your experiences, and make friends to study and explore Korea with.
ALL of it for FREE!
Who it's for
KoreaNow Community is for you
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You’re curious about Korean culture and everyday life.
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You’re learning Korean but don’t have enough chances to actually use it.
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You want to learn Korean expressions people really use.
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You enjoy K-Dramas and want to understand the Korean behind the scenes.
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You want to discover new places, food, events, and experiences in Korea.
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You want to meet other people who are learning Korean.
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You’re looking for new opportunities and activities while living in or visiting Korea.
Recommended level
All levels are welcome.
You can join the KoreaNow Newsletter and KakaoTalk community even if you’re just starting Korean.
For our K-Drama Korean classes, it helps if you can read Hangul and understand a few basic Korean words and sentences.
Beginner to Intermediate learners will get the most out of the classes.
Practical details
Community
KoreaNow Community
Fee
Free
Newsletter
Once a week
Daily Korean
Every day in KakaoTalk Open Chat
K-Drama Korean Class
Twice a month / Online
Language
Korean with English support
Community Platform
FAQs
Do I need to speak Korean well?
Not at all. KoreaNow Community is open to learners of all levels. You can join even if you’re just starting Korean.
Is KoreaNow Community free?
Yes. Joining the community is free, including the KoreaNow Newsletter, KakaoTalk Open Chat, Daily Korean, and our K-Drama Korean classes.
Do I need KakaoTalk?
Yes, if you want to join the open chat. Daily Korean, community updates, missions, and announcements are shared through KakaoTalk.
Can I join if I don’t live in Korea?
Of course. You can join the newsletter, KakaoTalk community, and online Korean classes from anywhere.
Do I have to join every K-Drama class?
No. You can join whenever your schedule allows. The classes are held twice a month.
Are there any member benefits?
Yes. We may share Korean course discounts, travel and cultural benefits, supporter programs, events, and other opportunities available to the community.
