The Reform Process of English Medium Instruction in Korean Higher Education

Abstract

In the context of the internationalization of higher education, many non-English speaking countries, from Europe to Asia, are promoting English as a medium of instruction (EMI). The EMI in South Korea started earlier and developed rapidly under the promotion. From the initial “Study Abroad in Korea Plan” to the World Class University (WCU) and Brain Korea 21st century (BK21) PLUS programs, with the support and guidance of the government, South Korea’s higher education has made significant progress, with the global top 100 universities in QS increasing from 1 to 6 in South Korea.