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The objective of this research is to clarify the extent to which the positive feelings that Japanese learners have toward learning the Korean language, influence learning beliefs and learning strategies. The surveys used were; the Attribution survey, Liking survey, Belief survey, and Strategy survey. The Belief and Strategy surveys were based on Horwitz's (1987) Beliefs about Language Learning Inventory (BALLI), and Oxford's(1990) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL), respectively. The author independently developed the Liking survey. Based on the survey results, the influences that strong/weak positive feelings toward learning Korean have on learning beliefs were analyzed. As a result, it was found that learners with strong positive feelings were also highly interested in the Korean culture and people, enjoyed learning with native Korean speakers, and believed that their conversation abilities would continue to improve. In contrast, those learners with weak positive feelings felt insecure and timid whens peaking Korean with others. As a result of analyzing the influences that strong/weak positive feelings toward learning Korean have on learning strategies, it was found that learners with strong positive feelings actively pursued their studies, reviewed their lessons, and sought other opportunities to speak Korean. As mentioned above, various differences were seen between learners with strong and weak positive feelings, making it clear that strong positive feelings toward learning Korean have positive influences on learning beliefs and learning strategies. This research suggests the importance of enhancing the positive feelings of the learners when teaching Korean.