The education of ]apanese in Korea will be heavily influenced by the recent cultural exchanges between Korea and ]apan and the introduction of new educational systems. Therefore, it is imperative that we be prepared to adjust ourselves to the changing international environment. To study the language of a country is to understand her culture or to acquire the means to understand it. ] apan has made steady efforts to expand the education of ] apanese in other countries as a way of helping foreigners better understand ]apan and the ]apanese. There have been civilian programs for that particular objective as well as. the Government-directed projects such as financial supports for a large number of foreign students. Paying attention to the ]apanese efforts, it is time for us to reexamine our educational system of ] apanese. We should not forget the past history in relation with ]apan. But we should not ignore the present reality, either. We are witnessing the ever-increasing inflow of ]apanese culture in Korea. We need to realize that an objective and precise understanding of ]apan and the ]apanese culture is needed for the best interest of our countηT. That is the reason why 1 argue for a search for a new method of ]apanese education.