ABSTRACT
Understanding pragmatics provides an important skill for speakers of Korean because the socio-pragmatic factor plays an essential role in forming intimacy and hierarchy in real-world relationships. This chapter discusses how Korean pragmatics are taught and learned within the tenet of Korean as a second language (KSL) teaching and learning, providing core issues and key findings under this topic from the updated literature and their pedagogical implications along with suggestions for future study. The chapter introduces various issues and aspects of pragmatic teaching and learning in Korean, including (i) address terms, (ii) speech styles, (iii) politeness, (iv) stance and subjectivity, and (v) speech acts. The chapter aims to bridge the divide between the language study textbook and the research volume, providing an accessible and jargon-free guide for KSL learners that also surveys the latest research on Korean pragmatics.
