This study, presented in a form of an interim report, is focused on the process of developing a standard Korean language grammar. It aims to examine processes of developing grammatical systems which could be standardized and referenced in Korean linguistics, Korean language education, teaching Korean as a foreign language or simply the language use of the general population. For the aim we examine concepts, characteristics, grammar describing attitude and spectrum of the standard grammar development. We also examine basic principles required for a standardized grammar terminology proposal which is to form a foundation of the standard grammar’s description. Phonology, morphology, syntax and discourse theory related content that has been dealt with up to now is also briefly introduced in the study. (Yonsei University·Hanshin University·Yonsei University·Seoul National University·Chonnam National University)
