Korean (한국어, Hangugeo) is the official language of South Korea, North Korea, and China's Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture , and is the dominant community language of the Korean diaspora, spanning Uzbekistan to Japan to Canada. a fascinating and complex language of debated origins yet rich in history, culture, and beauty. Whether you're planning a vacation to the Korean World, trying to reconnect with your heritage, or just enjoy learning new languages, follow these simple steps to speaking Korean and you'll soon be on your way to fluency tunnel rush!