Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt and South Korea deepen partnership in education and digital transformation
Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Egypt, Mr. Kim Yong-hyon, for high-level talks focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in curriculum development, digital education, and technical training.
During the meeting in Cairo, Minister Abdel Latif expressed his appreciation for the longstanding relationship between Egypt and South Korea. He highlighted Egypt’s commitment to enhancing cooperation, particularly in the areas of pre-university education, by exchanging expertise, providing technical and technological support, and advancing the digital transformation of Egypt’s educational system.
The Egyptian minister outlined recent achievements of the ministry, including addressing issues of classroom overcrowding and teacher shortages, as well as improving student attendance rates. He also emphasized Egypt’s strategic partnerships with countries such as Italy, Germany, and Japan to further develop technical education and exchange best practices.
Looking ahead, Minister Abdel Latif called for deeper collaboration with South Korea in the development of modern curricula and the training of specialized technical personnel. He detailed the ministry’s ambitious plan to transform around 1,270 technical schools into applied technology and dual-education institutions, aiming to adopt international standards and enhance the quality of vocational education.
Emphasizing the central role of digital skills for Egypt’s youth, Dr. Abdel Latif underscored the ministry’s efforts to integrate programming, ICT skills, and artificial intelligence into the curriculum to prepare students for the future job market.
Ambassador Kim Yong-hyon lauded Egypt’s reform efforts under Minister Abdel Latif’s leadership, particularly in embracing digital transformation and forging international partnerships. He affirmed South Korea’s support for Egypt’s education modernization agenda, with strong emphasis on digital education, capacity-building, and meeting labor market needs.
Ambassador Kim also praised Egypt’s broader investment in education and human capital as fundamental drivers of sustainable economic growth. He reaffirmed South Korea’s desire to share its expertise and work together on strategic projects, especially those advancing digital infrastructure and classroom technology.
The meeting also discussed ongoing collaboration through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which supports digital inclusion projects, improves access to quality education, and helps develop digital skills for both students and teachers in Egypt.
The gathering was attended by senior representatives from South Korea’s embassy and KOICA, alongside Egyptian ministry officials specializing in technical education and international cooperation.
This partnership marks another milestone in the growing relationship between Egypt and South Korea, highlighting a shared vision for leveraging education and technology as pillars of national development and prosperity.