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Scoop
15-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Acting President Lee: Education Must Shape Humanity In The AI Era
Press Release – APEC In discussions throughout the day, ministers explore how digital transformation, particularly the rise of generative AI, is forcing a fundamental rethink of how education systems function and what they aim to achieve. 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting Jeju, Republic of Korea, 14 May 2025 Education ministers from 21 APEC economies are gathering in Jeju, Republic of Korea, today for the 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, and reaffirming their shared commitment to bridging educational divides and fostering growth that benefits all people in the region through innovation and global cooperation. Held under the theme 'Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation: Innovate, Connect, Prosper,' the meeting comes at a moment of profound global change, as member economies confront the challenges of digital disruption, demographic shifts, climate change and widening inequalities. 'We are not simply witnessing ordinary changes—we are living through a monumental transformation in human civilization,' said Ju-Ho Lee, Acting President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of the Republic of Korea, who chairs the meeting. 'Education is emerging not merely as a tool of economic competitiveness, but as a pillar of sustainable prosperity for the global community.' In discussions throughout the day, ministers explore how digital transformation, particularly the rise of generative AI, is forcing a fundamental rethink of how education systems function and what they aim to achieve. 'What kind of human being are we truly seeking to nurture through education?' Acting President Lee posed. 'Today's students must cultivate the ability to think critically, define problems independently and seek creative solutions. Equally important is the nurturing of human values and a sense of responsibility as members of a global community.' Korea introduces the AI Digital Textbook (AIDT), which supports learners in studying at their own pace and level, and empowers teachers to take on the role of learning designers and facilitators. 'This is more than the adoption of new tools,' said Acting President Lee. 'It is a bold and inclusive approach to unlock the potential of every learner and to transform classrooms into dynamic learning environments.' Ministers emphasize that developing AI-powered content, modernizing assessment systems and enhancing digital skills among teachers are key areas for collaboration to ensure inclusive, high-quality education across the region. The meeting also highlights the need for stronger cross-border partnerships to accelerate innovation and reduce educational inequality. 'Global cooperation in education is more critical than ever,' said Acting President Lee. 'We must share best practices, collaborate on policies and technologies, and work hand in hand to close persistent educational gaps.' Ministers also underscores the importance of sharing AI-driven innovations, promoting teacher exchanges, strengthening regional learning networks and advancing digital inclusion initiatives as effective ways to reach underserved learners. As APEC economies strive to build inclusive, future-ready societies, ministers reaffirm education's role as the foundation for economic resilience, social cohesion and long-term prosperity. Korea shares its efforts to advance regional innovation ecosystems and digital lifelong learning systems in partnership with universities and local communities, helping all citizens adapt proactively to change. 'Education is not merely the transfer of knowledge. It is the most powerful instrument we have to design our shared future,' said Acting President Lee. 'As AI and digital technologies evolve at an unprecedented pace, we must ensure that the benefits of these advancements are distributed fairly and equitably across societies.' Throughout the meeting, ministers are aligned on the need to adapt domestic education strategies to APEC-wide priorities and committed to strengthening collaboration through the Human Resources Development Working Group and other multilateral platforms.
Scoop
15-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Acting President Lee: Education Must Shape Humanity In The AI Era
7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting Jeju, Republic of Korea, 14 May 2025 Education ministers from 21 APEC economies are gathering in Jeju, Republic of Korea, today for the 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, and reaffirming their shared commitment to bridging educational divides and fostering growth that benefits all people in the region through innovation and global cooperation. Held under the theme 'Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation: Innovate, Connect, Prosper,' the meeting comes at a moment of profound global change, as member economies confront the challenges of digital disruption, demographic shifts, climate change and widening inequalities. 'We are not simply witnessing ordinary changes—we are living through a monumental transformation in human civilization,' said Ju-Ho Lee, Acting President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of the Republic of Korea, who chairs the meeting. 'Education is emerging not merely as a tool of economic competitiveness, but as a pillar of sustainable prosperity for the global community.' In discussions throughout the day, ministers explore how digital transformation, particularly the rise of generative AI, is forcing a fundamental rethink of how education systems function and what they aim to achieve. 'What kind of human being are we truly seeking to nurture through education?' Acting President Lee posed. 'Today's students must cultivate the ability to think critically, define problems independently and seek creative solutions. Equally important is the nurturing of human values and a sense of responsibility as members of a global community.' Korea introduces the AI Digital Textbook (AIDT), which supports learners in studying at their own pace and level, and empowers teachers to take on the role of learning designers and facilitators. 'This is more than the adoption of new tools,' said Acting President Lee. 'It is a bold and inclusive approach to unlock the potential of every learner and to transform classrooms into dynamic learning environments.' Ministers emphasize that developing AI-powered content, modernizing assessment systems and enhancing digital skills among teachers are key areas for collaboration to ensure inclusive, high-quality education across the region. The meeting also highlights the need for stronger cross-border partnerships to accelerate innovation and reduce educational inequality. 'Global cooperation in education is more critical than ever,' said Acting President Lee. 'We must share best practices, collaborate on policies and technologies, and work hand in hand to close persistent educational gaps.' Ministers also underscores the importance of sharing AI-driven innovations, promoting teacher exchanges, strengthening regional learning networks and advancing digital inclusion initiatives as effective ways to reach underserved learners. As APEC economies strive to build inclusive, future-ready societies, ministers reaffirm education's role as the foundation for economic resilience, social cohesion and long-term prosperity. Korea shares its efforts to advance regional innovation ecosystems and digital lifelong learning systems in partnership with universities and local communities, helping all citizens adapt proactively to change. 'Education is not merely the transfer of knowledge. It is the most powerful instrument we have to design our shared future,' said Acting President Lee. 'As AI and digital technologies evolve at an unprecedented pace, we must ensure that the benefits of these advancements are distributed fairly and equitably across societies.' Throughout the meeting, ministers are aligned on the need to adapt domestic education strategies to APEC-wide priorities and committed to strengthening collaboration through the Human Resources Development Working Group and other multilateral platforms.
Korea Herald
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Korea to expand educational support for foreign, multicultural students
The Ministry of Education announced Tuesday that it will increase financial and human resources to enhance education for foreign and multicultural students, particularly in schools with high multicultural enrollment. Schools with a high concentration of multicultural students are defined as those with 100 or more students with 30 percent or more of them from international backgrounds, according to the Education Ministry. Hoping to provide quality education for children born to multicultural families and overseas residents, the ministry plans to increase the number of teachers in schools with a high concentration of multicultural students, hire more bilingual instructors and employ outstanding international college students as mentors. Teachers who work in schools with many multicultural students will be trained to develop a comprehensive understanding of diversity and enhance cultural awareness via exchange programs with overseas teachers, mid- and long-term overseas training programs and a nationwide network through which teachers can share their experiences. The ministry added that it plans to utilize the AI Digital Textbook system to present customized Korean language-learning content for foreign and multicultural students according to their levels of Korean proficiency. The Education Ministry's announcement came as South Korea sees a growing number of both foreign and multicultural students, which rose from 67,000 students in 2014 to almost 200,000 students in 2024, along with a steep rise in the number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea. The number of people residing in South Korea who are not natural born citizens -- including those without Korean nationality, those who have obtained citizenship but are not ethnically Korean, and children born in Korea to foreign national parents -- reached an all-time high in 2023, recording almost 2.5 million, and the number of schools with a high concentration of multicultural students has risen as well. Recognizing that the increasing proportion of multicultural students in some areas might present challenges to providing quality education for multicultural and other students alike, the ministry decided to review the policies to relieve the concentration of multicultural students in certain schools by assigning new students to other nearby schools and promoting opportunities for them to enroll (or transfer) to international schools, alternative schools and boarding schools. Meanwhile, the ministry reviewed plans to allow schools with multicultural students to maintain a separate curriculum system that would not require teachers to use the standard textbooks for local elementary and middle schools. It plans to enable more schools to accept international curricula, including the International Baccalaureate diploma program, to help both multicultural and non-multicultural students meet the demands of a globalized era.
