The Republic of Korea and Egypt are expanding cooperation in education, focusing on digital transformation, Korean language learning, and textbook development. Ambassador Kim Yonghyon of South Korea met with Egypt’s Education Minister Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Latif in Cairo to advance the initiatives.
A centerpiece of the collaboration is a five-year, $15 million digital education project covering 54 public middle schools across Egypt’s 27 governorates. Launching in 2027 after preparatory studies conclude in 2026, the program will introduce ICT-based curricula, upgrade infrastructure with labs and internet connectivity, enhance teacher training in digital and ICT skills, and modernize school administration and policy systems.
The project aims to accelerate Egypt’s digital transformation in education and prepare youth for an AI-driven future workforce. South Korea, leveraging its extensive global expertise, will provide knowledge-sharing and best practices in digital learning.
Cultural and linguistic ties are also deepening. Demand for Korean language education has surged in Egypt, prompting the opening of two new King Sejong Institutes in Cairo and Alexandria in 2025. Discussions are underway to formally integrate Korean language studies into Egypt’s school curriculum, echoing how Korean students study Arabic.
The partnership highlights the long-term commitment of both nations to enhance educational collaboration while equipping Egyptian students with digital and linguistic skills critical for future development.
