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The number of foreign students has rapidly increased in recent times. This requires that we create a special educational program for Korean language and culture. This paper is designed to explore ways of increasing the number of foreigners interested in Korean language and culture. Increasing the number of foreign students is intended to not only improve Korea’s image abroad, but also to alleviate the current shortage of foreign students in universities. To increase the number of foreign students, universities need to design effective strategies. They are requested to: Develop enrollment policies for foreign students as part of their management policy, Establish qualified departments for the service of foreign students, Expand educational programs for foreign students, Improve exchanges with foreign universities, Expand and improve dormitories, Establish special strategies by regional groups, Participate in aggressive marketing activities. The government is also requested to provide support for this initiative. This support can take the form of: Collecting information regarding the educational systems of respective foreign countries, Increasing financial support for foreign students, Flexible application of relevant laws, Encouraging increased internship opportunities for students. Korean industry is also requested to play a role in the promoting of Korean language and culture education. They are requested to provide abundant scholarships and offer job opportunities to foreign students. Increasing the enrollment of foreign students into Korean universities and providing them with a quality education is a great way of promoting the image of Korea, and by extension contribute to the development of the nation.