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Seoul National University Hanyang University

Test Your Pronunciation Right Now

Record yourself reading the sentence below
and our AI will score your pronunciation.
Press the mic button and give it a try!

"안녕하세요,
아누에듀와 함께 한국어를 공부합니다."

After starting the recording, read the sentence
and press Done when finished.

Why Do We Analyze Korean Pronunciation?

One day, we were practicing pronunciation with a student.

'매다'

What did they just pronounce?

음식이 맵다
가방을 메다
끈을 매다

Due to Korean's unique articulation system of pressure, tension, and timing, plosive consonantsare felt as particularly challenging by non-native speakers.

Multicultural students we met in the field struggled with Korean pronunciation.

For them, Korean pronunciation is the biggest barrier.

Survey of International Students

Chart showing pronunciation difficulty statistics

Speaking / Pronunciation Difficulty

72%

In 2024, Korea entered a multicultural society.

Foreigners residing in Korea for 3+ months

Over 2 million

International students at language institutes

200,000

Yet, critically insufficient number of teachers

* Based on multicultural-dense areas and small-city public education settings

The 'Disney' of Education

Just as Walt Disney said, 'If you can dream it,

you can do it,'

we are bringing new possibilities

to people around the world

as a global AI edtech company,

growing.

AI Pronunciation Tutor

Correct your pronunciation with your AI tutor

and see how words are used in context.

AI Pronunciation Tutor
AI Pronunciation Tutor
AI Pronunciation Tutor

Daily Pronunciation Quiz

With a fresh quiz every single day,

master the pronunciations that trip you up.

Pronunciation quiz

Initial Pronunciation Assessment

Get your pronunciation assessed and track

your learning progress consistently.

Just read 3 short sentences

안녕하세요, 저는학생입니다.

저는 아누에듀를사용합니다.

반갑습니다,잘 부탁드려요.

안녕하세요, 저는학생입니다.

저는 아누에듀를사용합니다.

반갑습니다,잘 부탁드려요.

AI Free Conversation

Chat freely with AnuEdu's AI tutor

and level up your Korean skills.

AI Free Conversation

Korean Pronunciation Dictionary

Watch videos of native pronunciation

and learn the meaning and pronunciation precisely.

Korean pronunciation dictionary screen

1-Minute Korean Insight

A top Korean announcer representing Korean elegance

shares bite-sized Korean language insights.

1-Minute Korean Insight
1-Minute Korean Insight
1-Minute Korean Insight

Step 1: User Acquisition

Targeting foreign learners, multicultural students, and K-culture fans

Distributing free content: pronunciation quizzes, video pronunciation dictionaries, and more

Step 2: Delivering Core Value

Advanced video learning data and

Gamification-driven learning motivation

Step 3: Monetization Structure

From B2C in-app purchases to institutional licenses,

And public sector solutions — all in one platform

AnuEdu drives growth by delivering real social value,

connecting not just customers, but businesses and education authorities through a

business model that sets us apart.

In-App Purchases (IAP) & Subscription

Video narration of literary masterpieces, famous quotes, and more,

Real-time pronunciation feedback for learners,

Personal coaching service — coming in May

Global Expansion Roadmap

Beyond Korea, connecting voices worldwide, the standard Korean language platform

Korean-adopting schools worldwide (approx. 2,500)

Sejong Institutes (approx. 252 locations)

University Korean language departments (approx. 1,500)

as target partners

AnuEdu platform license rollout planned

Americas & Global

Multilingual localization complete, reaching learners

general learners and institutions simultaneously

Central Asia & Europe

In regions with high demand for migrant labor and academic Korean,

partnering with government ministries of education

to adopt into public education curricula

Asia Hub

In regions with a strong K-culture fandom,

prioritizing license distribution to local Sejong Institutes

and Korean language departments

Global expansion map

Meet the Team

Meet the EduPeople behind AnuEdu.

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Founder

손민정 CEO

"To share the Korean language with the world,

I left my career as an elementary school teacher to found this company"

  • Master's candidate, Korean Language Education, Seoul National University
  • Completed Korean Language Education Leadership Program, Seoul National University
  • Passed the national teacher certification exam; experience as an elementary school teacher
  • Experience as a local broadcast announcer
  • Korean Language Teaching Certificate
  • Korean language lecturer at university
  • Grand Prize at Policy Competition (multicultural & Korean language policy proposals)
  • Commendation from the Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee
  • Award '美 (Beauty)' at the Republic of Korea Hanbok Model Competition
  • Award for Contribution to International Exchange and Cultural Diplomacy of the Republic of Korea
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Co-Founder

설재환 CTO

"For my child of Korean-Taiwanese heritage,

I aim to break down language and cultural barriers through technology"

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University
  • Former autonomous driving (ADAS) researcher at Hyundai Motor Company
  • 10+ years of experience in IT & AI startups
  • Co-founded a BCI startup; developed EEG-based smart glasses and drowsiness detection systems
  • Built platforms based on IoT, renewable energy, and blockchain
  • Developed AI-based finance, healthcare, and knowledge search systems
  • Led Agentic AI projects for Hyundai Motor Company and other enterprises
  • AI lectures and consulting for companies and universities
  • Multiple patents in AI, IoT, and BCI fields
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Scientific Advisor

강소영 Advisor

"Through the intersection of cognitive science and language education,

I research human-centered AI learning experiences"

  • Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Seoul National University
  • M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Seoul National University
  • Researcher, Cognitive Science Research Center, Seoul National University
  • Researcher, Functional Brain Imaging Lab, Seoul National University
  • Researcher, Game Science Research Institute under the Game Culture Foundation
  • Completed Korean Language Education Leadership Program, Seoul National University
  • Korean Language Teaching Certificate
  • Youth Counselor Certificate
  • Addiction Psychology Counselor Certificate
  • Korean language lecturing at universities (Myongji University, Chung-Ang University, and others)
  • Cognitive science lecturing at universities (Chung-Ang University, Catholic University, Sungkyunkwan University, and others)

Policy into Reality, AnuEdu Leads the Way.

By 2028,

protecting the voices of 1 million people worldwide,

we will grow into a steadfast tree

giving back to society through education

and realizing the social value of our scholarship programs.

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