Koreanic refers to a proposed language family that includes the Korean language and its dialects, as well as other languages spoken in the Korean Peninsula and surrounding regions. The most notable language in this family is Korean, which is the official language of South Korea and North Korea. Some linguists suggest that Koreanic may be related to other language families, such as Altaic or Tungusic, but this remains a topic of debate. The classification of Koreanic is important for understanding the historical and cultural connections among the peoples of East Asia.