Gwangju International Center is running its first Korean course of the year starting Saturday, with the new addition of intensive afternoon TOPIK classes for levels 1-2 and 3-4.

Classes are mostly on weekdays but also include a Saturday course, hallyu-based classes and a kids’ class. There are also classes available on weekends and evenings.

The cost of tuition varies. The morning courses are 200,000 won for an intensive course of four days a week for two hours each or 100,000 won for two days a week.

The TOPIK class runs 1-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and costs 300,000 won for four weeks.

The courses run until Feb. 23. Registration is open until Friday and more information is available by contacting boram@gic.or.kr

For a more detailed list of classes and times, or to register, visit www.gic.or.kr.

(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)