Egypt, South Korea launch $15M digital education initiative
Five-year project to expand ICT access, teacher training, and Korean language learning across Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt and South Korea have announced a five-year, $15 million project aimed at expanding digital education and Korean language opportunities in Egyptian schools, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation on education and technology.
The agreement was discussed during a meeting between South Korean ambassador Kim Yonghyon and Egypt’s minister of education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel-Latif.
According to a statement from the South Korean Embassy in Cairo, the project will benefit 54 public middle schools across all 27 governorates.
Preparatory studies will run through next year, with full implementation beginning in 2027. The initiative will focus on developing ICT-based curricula, improving digital infrastructure including labs and internet access, training teachers in digital skills, and upgrading systems for school administration and evaluation.
Ambassador Kim highlighted the growing influence of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, stressing the importance of integrating them into the formal curriculum.
He noted Korea’s extensive experience in public digital education worldwide and reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s digital transformation in the education sector.
The ambassador also pointed to rising demand for Korean language studies in Egypt, with applications to the King Sejong Institute reaching ten-to-one in some cases.
Two new institutes were recently established in Cairo and Alexandria to meet demand. Kim said he hopes Korean will be incorporated into Egypt’s school curriculum, just as Arabic is taught to Korean students as part of their academic pathways.
Marking the 30th anniversary of Egypt–Korea diplomatic relations this year, Kim emphasized the role of education in strengthening mutual understanding and proposed cooperation to ensure that modern aspects of both countries are accurately reflected in school textbooks.
Minister Abdel-Latif welcomed the initiatives, noting Egypt’s progress in addressing challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and attendance rates.
He affirmed Egypt’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Korea, particularly in technical education and digitalization, and pledged continued collaboration to enhance educational standards.
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