EPIK

Article summary

English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a program to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in South Korea, to foster cultural exchanges, and to reform English teaching methodologies in South Korea. It is affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education and is operated by the National Institute for International Education. Established in 1995, EPIK encourages cross cultural exchange while promoting the development of English language competence for Korean students . The president of the National Institute for International Education Development, Soo-Taek Rhee, states that “through the EPIK program English language education will cultivate open-minded and well-rounded Korean individuals capable of advancing Korea in this age of information and globalization”.

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1. date of establishment: 1995 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1371172489