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"What is appealing about Korea is flexibility, and ability to change," Fouser said.

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As for the English education fever, especially targeting young learners, Fouser said Korean policymakers should rethink the practical aspect first.

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As for the translation of Korean literature into English, Fouser said state institutions and cultural foundations should not attach restrictions on the qualifications of translators.

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But Fouser said Korea was yet to sharpen and promote its cultural identity that can attract foreign learners of Korean.

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For Fouser, Korean education for foreigners is in an important turning point.

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Fouser, however, said that there should be no restriction for translators as long as the candidates have good English writing skills.

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"I'm not impressed with the idea of early English education," Fouser said.

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While some Koreans tend to apologize for their fast-paced cultural quality, Fouser said Korean should turn that into a positive aspect that can be viewed unique and appealing about Korea from an academic perspective.

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Fouser, who translated "Understanding Korean Literature" into English in 1997, said he believes that, native speaker or not, the person has to have good English and some sense of Korean to apply for a translation grant.

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Fouser also encouraged Korean learners of foreign languages to develop writing skills.

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