THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON LANGUAGE LEARNING: (SOUTH KOREA AS A MODEL FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION)

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly transformed language learning by offering personalized instruction, adaptive feedback, and flexible learning environments. This article examines the impact of AI on language learning within the context of South Korea, a country widely recognized for its advanced digital education infrastructure. Using a conceptual and policy-based analysis combined with a mini case study approach, the study explores how AI-supported tools are integrated into language education and how these practices contribute to South Korea’s role as a model for digital education. The findings indicate that AI enhances learner autonomy, efficiency, and accessibility, while also presenting challenges related to digital inequality and ethical concerns. The study contributes to the growing literature on AI in education and provides implications for global education policy and practice