GKS — A Pathway to Knowledge, Experience and International Cooperation!
Associate Professor of the Higher School of Korean Studies and Director of the Korean Studies Scientific and Educational Center at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Dilfuza Karimbek qizi Abbasova, participated in the GKS International Alumni Programme, organized by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, from 1 to 8 November 2026.
As part of the programme, she participated in a meeting held for the first time with the Minister of Education of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Choi Gyo-jin (최교진). Discussions focused on the future prospects of the GKS programme, the professional and academic activities of international alumni, the role of education received in Korea in their professional and academic development, and their achievements.
During the meeting, information was also presented on an ongoing project implemented by the Korean Studies Scientific and Educational Center to develop a Korean language textbook in Braille for visually impaired students. Particular attention was given to studying the distinctive features of the Korean and Uzbek Braille systems and expanding international cooperation in this field.
Furthermore, a visit was made to Keimyung University, where a meeting was held with Ms. Kim Seon-jeong (김선정), Vice President for International Affairs. The discussions addressed the development of joint educational programmes, Korean language teaching, academic research on Korean history and literature, and prospects for further academic cooperation.
As part of the visit, the delegation also became acquainted with the activities of the Silk Road Research Center at Keimyung University. The parties reached an agreement to develop and implement joint research and educational projects in the field of Korean Studies in the future.
These meetings and institutional visits represent an important step towards strengthening academic and educational relations between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea, expanding international cooperation in Korean Studies, and advancing inclusive education.
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