Review of Kim, Martin, Shin & Choi (2023): Korean grammar: A systemic functional approach.

"Korean Grammar: A Systemic Functional Approach" by Mira Kim, J.R. Martin, Gi-Hyun Shin, and Gyung Hee Choi is a comprehensive book that applies the systemic functional linguistics (SFL) framework to the analysis of Korean grammar. The book explores the rich lexicogrammatical resources of the Korean language and examines the paradigmatic relations realized in texts. It covers various aspects of Korean grammar, including discourse semantics, lexicogrammar, phonology, interpersonal grammar, experiential grammar, and textual meaning. The book also demonstrates the practical applications of the systemic functional grammar of Korean in language education and translation/interpretation. While the book provides valuable insights into Korean grammar, it could benefit from incorporating alternative linguistic theories and providing more examples for analysis. Overall, "Korean Grammar: A Systemic Functional Approach" is a valuable resource for researchers and scholars in Korean studies, cross-linguistic analyses, second language acquisition, and translation studies. [Extracted from the article]