Korean Language

Folktales in Jeju Language

Jejueo, the language of Jeju Island’s aboriginal inhabitants, is not only a tool of oral communication but also…

Jejueo: The Endangered Language of Jeju Island

Jejueo, the language spoken by the Jeju people on the island of Jeju, South…

Struggles and Successes in Preserving Jeju Language

Understanding the Nuances of Honorifics in Jeju Language

The Role of Jejueo in Daily Communication on Jeju Island

Jejueo is not only a language but is a part of the Jeju culture and identity of the island. Thus, the use of Jejueo in everyday conversation has decreased in recent years, mainly because of Standard Korean’s dominance. However…

A Vital Linguistic Resource for Jeju Language

Jejueo, the language of Jeju Island, South Korea, has been at the center of…

Family Forms of Address in Jeju Language

Jejueo, which is used by the inhabitants of Jeju Island, is a special type of dialect…

Teaching Jejueo in Schools: Challenges and Successes

The Impact of Tourism on Jeju Language Usage

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Arae-a (아래아): A Unique Vowel in Korean Language and Jeju Language

Jejueo, the language spoken by the Jeju Islanders, has preserved many features that have long been lost in contemporary Standard Korean. Among the peculiarities of Jejueo, it is possible to identify the use of the…