How can I check whether a Korean university laboratory offers safety training in English?

Ask the professor who will supervise you and the laboratory manager which safety course applies to a new member, then confirm the language options with the university's safety management office. Request the current course link and ask separately whether the videos, written materials and assessment are available in English. An English notice does not by itself establish that the course is taught in English.

If the main course is in Korean, ask whether an English course, translated materials or an additional explanation can be arranged, and whether that option counts toward the training your university requires. Also ask who will explain the equipment-specific procedures, emergency contacts and protective equipment before you start practical work. Do not treat a translation or a general online course as a substitute for the laboratory's own equipment instruction; ask the supervisor to confirm that you are ready before using equipment independently.

Language support varies by institution and course. Chonnam National University advertised an English-language chemical safety session for international researchers in April 2026; that session has already passed and is only an example, not a current booking option. Sogang University's Fall 2026 notice directs training inquiries to its Safety Management Center, illustrating why the campus safety office is a useful contact. Ask your own university about its current arrangements.

Sources: Chonnam National University, English-language safety session notice https://pf.jnu.ac.kr/bbs/pf_eng/999/1033679/artclView.do ; Sogang University, Fall 2026 laboratory safety training notice https://eng.sogang.ac.kr/en/board/notice/2

Last verified: 2026-11-03