The Language Teaching Research Center (LTRC) was founded in 1971 and since then has been a pioneer of language research and teaching in Korea. We offer two language programs. One is Korean and the other is English. LTRC is a non-profit organization, chartered and licensed by the Seoul City Board of Education and supervised by a nine-member board of directors.

Why Choose LTRC's Korean Language Program?
-LTRC offers you an ideal learning environment in which to improve your Korean speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
-LTRC recruits only highly qualified, professional and supportive teaching staff.
-Typically our classes are small - creating more opportunity for students to participate.
-LTRC is conveniently located downtown.
-Our language training program is tailored to suit each student's individual needs - whatever your level.
-Should you wish to rapidly gain Korean language competence or need to boost your current Korean skills, we offer special short term intensive classes.
-LTRC's special language program also offers a student-centered approach termed the "Silent Way".
-We also provide cultural field trips, cultural orientation, advice on cross cultural communications, opportunities to watch Korean dramas, read Korean newspapers, and discuss topics of cultural significance.

   
The initial proposal for the establishment of the Language Teaching Foundation was made, with the support of Encyclopedia Britanica.
The first board meeting of the Language Teaching Foundation was held.
The Language Teaching Foundation obtained authorization to found the Language Teaching Research Center(LTRC) from the education board of the Seoul Metropolitan government.
LTRC launched its Korean language program.
The Korean language department moved into Sun Tower building in Sinmun-no.