Introduction

The North Korean EFL Journal is a new, non-political, highly academic refereed publication which aims at providing free on-line access to all those involved in the research, teaching and learning of EFL theories, methodologies and approaches.

Our international journal has the goal of accepting and promoting second language acquisition research with the emphasis on North Korea. The study of SLA (with in EFL) is now embracing new ideas, which are free of orthodoxy and challenge existing theories. North Korea provides a valuable opportunity to test existing and past theories. In particular, we are establishing this journal in anticipation of a future event, namely the opening up of North Korea to the English language.

Topics we will be covering, though not limited to this list include:-

**English second language acquisition theory in North Korea
**The teaching of English in North Korea
**The application of existing and past language teaching methodologies to North Korean EFL learning.

We invite articles that are research-based and also address how SLA (EFL) is taught in various contexts. Additionally, new literature will be reviewed to keep our audience informed of advances in the field.

We invite you to contribute to The North Korean EFL Journal, access the site regularly and provide feedback on what you read.

Senior Associate Editor
24th January 2008.