In recent years, we have witnessed the advent of the 4th industrial revolution, marked by the convergence of various technologies, which have been developed individually. The rapid societal change requires changes in education. In the era of the 4th industrial revolution, the type of thinking, which goes beyond simple understanding and application of knowledge and which enables creative convergent applications is necessary. Thus, this study proposes a flipped learning model for Korean language education. ‘Flipped learning’ refers to a learning model that reverses or “flips” the traditional classroom approach and is a technology integrated teaching/learning method in which learners preview their lessons using videos, the internet, etc. outside the classroom before they engage in actual learning activities through interaction with other learners or educators inside the classroom. This study proposes a ‘paired debate learning method’ and ‘small group cross examination debate learning method’ as a viable flipped learning model for Korean language education. The ‘paired debate learning method’ refers to a learning method where learners are paired to ask questions, converse, and engage in a debate on a particular topic or phenomenon, whereas the ‘small group cross-examination debate learning method’ refers to a teaching/learning method where 4 to 6 students briefly discuss a particular topic or phenomenon by making or refuting arguments. Since the cross examination debate is time consuming and the speech orders are complicated, learners may experience difficulties following their instructions and participating in the debate. Hence, this study suggests using a curtailed version of the ‘small group cross examination debate learning method’, which reduces the time required and simplifies the procedure.