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March 24, 2026International Journal of BilingualismOpen Access

English in the South Korean workplace: Navigating global and local ideologies

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MRMichael RabbidgeAHAltyn Hallayeva

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Overview

Qualitative study explores English's role in shaping subjectivity in a Korean corporate environment, suggesting clearer language policies.

Key Points

  • The aim is to examine how expectations around English affect employees' identities within a globalizing South Korean workplace.
  • Qualitative approach using narrative frames and interviews
  • Data collected from 24 employees and 5 bilingual participants
  • Analysis conducted through iterative coding and thematic development
  • English serves as both symbolic capital and a tool for discipline
  • Findings highlight the creation of stratified subjectivities among employees
  • Employees experience varied access to recognition and advancement due to language expectations

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Rabbidge et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c2295caeb5a845df0d3bedhttps://doi.org/10.1177/13670069261424475
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