Egypt and South Korea have agreed to launch a $15 million project aimed at improving digital education in public schools.
The project, announced during a meeting between South Korea’s Ambassador to Egypt, Kim Yong-hyon, and Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel-Latif, will run for five years and cover 54 middle schools across 27 governorates.
The project, set to begin in 2027 following preparatory studies, will focus on developing ICT-based curricula, training teachers in digital skills, upgrading computer labs and internet access, and improving systems for school administration and evaluation.
Ambassador Kim stressed that digital education is vital as new technologies, including AI, reshape economies and societies.
The diplomat also highlighted the growing demand for learning Korean in Egypt, noting that applications for courses at the Korean Cultural Centre often exceed available places tenfold.
Two new King Sejong institutes have recently opened in Cairo and Alexandria. He expressed hope that Korean language classes could one day be included in Egypt’s school curriculum, similar to how Arabic is taught in Korea.
Marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Ambassador Kim also suggested enhancing cooperation on school textbook content to better reflect modern aspects of both nations.
For his part, Minister Abdel-Latif welcomed the new project, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to strengthening ties with Korea, especially in digital and technical education.
