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Japanese Language School (JLS), founded by Okakura Yoshisaburo as the founding instructor, is a foreign language institute established in Hansung by Government of Choson in 1891. JLS is first-of-its-kind in Korea and considering its sigificance, the institute holds tremendous importance on the history of Japanese language education in Korea. Previous studies on the matter, however, show inconsistencies in terms of the foundation period and the geographical site of the institute; thus, the purpose of this study is to re-examine the foundation period and the site of JLS. After examining primary historical sources -Tongrigyoseoptongsangsamuamunilgi (Logs of the Office for General Control of Diplomatic and Commercial Affair), Tongyeonilgi (Tongyeon Diary), Incheon hang gwancho (Logs of Incheon Port), Ilbonuh hakgyo gyosa shinmun (Employment Record of Teachers in Japanese Language School), Tokyo Asahi Shinmun (The Asahi Shimbun) -the present study suggests that JLS was established in Juja-Dong, Jujadong-Gye, Hundo-Bang, South Hansung-Bu area on July 25, 1891.