Current qualitative research illustrates the need for further research in specific language learner motivation contexts. The focus of this presentation is exploring the Korean adult learner context. The research aims to expand on work done by Dornyei and Csizer (1998) and also to find emerging characteristics that can be used by instructors in the context of the Korean classroom. The phenomenological qualitative research approach will be used, utilizing two groups of participants; Korean adult English learners and foreign adult English language teachers. Through two different methods of data collection (open-ended surveys and one-on-one interviews) data will be formulated using the Otter.ai and NVIVO software programs. Data will then be coded into groups and themes to interpret results and derive conclusions. The presenter will offer recommendations based on current research and anticipated trends in Korea. Audience participation is invited and encouraged to contribute to the ongoing research.