South Korea to Fund $15M Digital Education Project in Egypt
These efforts underscore the long-term vision of both countries to build stronger educational and cultural ties while equipping Egyptian youth with the digital and linguistic skills needed for the future.
The Republic of Korea and Egypt are set to deepen cooperation in the field of education, with a particular focus on digital transformation, Korean language learning, and the development of school textbook content. Ambassador Kim Yonghyon of South Korea recently held discussions in Cairo with Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Latif, Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education, to advance these initiatives.
As part of the collaboration, South Korea will launch a five-year digital education project valued at $15 million. Covering 54 public middle schools across all 27 governorates of Egypt, the program will expand access to digital learning through ICT-based curricula, enhanced teacher training in digital and ICT skills, improved infrastructure such as computer labs and internet access, and upgraded systems for school administration, evaluation, and policy. Preparatory studies will run through 2026, with the project scheduled to begin in 2027.
The initiative is designed to support Egypt’s digital transformation in education, recognizing the increasing impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence on future employment, skills, and social development. With extensive global experience in digital education, South Korea aims to share expertise and best practices to help strengthen Egypt’s capacity in this sector.
The partnership also extends to cultural and linguistic exchange. Interest in the Korean language has surged in Egypt, with the King Sejong Institute of the Korean Cultural Center reporting overwhelming demand for courses. To meet this growing enthusiasm, two new institutes were established in Cairo and Alexandria in 2025. Plans are being explored to eventually integrate Korean language instruction into Egypt’s formal school system, mirroring how Arabic is studied by Korean students as part of their curriculum.
These efforts underscore the long-term vision of both countries to build stronger educational and cultural ties while equipping Egyptian youth with the digital and linguistic skills needed for the future.
