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Application and Evaluation of Korean Extensive Reading Program Woo Hyeong-shik․Kim Yun-mi Extensive reading allows learners to build confidence with extended texts. In Korean language program, it is required to introduce extensive reading that could lead to speedy reading. By selecting the materials the learners prefer, extensive reading can motivate them to read pleasantly and participate in reading activity spontaneously. Also the effect of extensive reading is that it could enhance learners’ general language competence. The objective of this research is for evaluation extensive reading program both in class and after class. It could provide possibility of using extensive reading in Korean language class. This research and practice in Korean language learning with extensive reading might include: First, There was significant improvement for learners to have quantitative growth in Korean language ability after the extensive reading activity. Second, extensive reading program would make learners have great interest and confidence in reading and encourage them to take part in reading activity on their own initiative. Therefore the result of this research will be a proof to use extensive reading program in Korean language course. And it will lead to the positive improvement in reading skill eventually.