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Cultural norms in a particular society mean a criteria which the members of the society agree and use to communicate with each other in either verbal or non-verbal ways. Since these days language methodology emphasizes communication, ‘Non-verbal Communication’ also called as‘Body language’ is a crucial matter in language education. Especially KFL(Korean as a Foreign Language) education of overseas universities is more so. This study aims to contrast Turkish and Korean non-verbal communication ways, and to propose how non-verbal communication in Korean language education should be taught to Turkish learners. Also in order to overcome non-verbal communication differences, this paper makes the following suggestions. First, Korean non-verbal expressions should be included in the syllabus under the subject of “Korean Culture.” Second, curriculum developments based on movies and dramas should be made for Korean departments of universities at overseas. Third, work and study programs should be made for learning Korean manners. Fourth, photos, pictures, etc. which describe body languages should be included for developing localized teaching materials.