The Education Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is taking part in the Forum of Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Experts on the Future of Education. The event is organized through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam, Kyung Woon University in Korea and the ASEAN General Secretariat to facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge regarding the future of education, foster discussions on the design of future education policies and enhance the strategic partnership between Korea and ASEAN.

The two-day forum, which kicked off on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, at Kyungwon University in Gumi, Korea, brought together over 200 participants, including high-caliber officials from Education and Training Ministries in the ASEAN Member States, representatives from international organizations and institutions, governmental agencies, as well as delegates from Asian and European universities.

During the discussion session “Future Visions: International Solidarity and Mechanism for Regional Cooperation for Korea and ASEAN 2030,” Dr. Sungbong Kim, Expert at the Sector, provided an overview of ICESCO’s major initiatives and programs in the field of education. He also emphasized the Organization’s collaborations with several Korean higher education institutions and universities in the Member States to enhance education systems and promote scientific research in the Islamic world, highlighting ICESCO’s dedication to expanding its cooperation network and forging new partnerships with ASEAN countries.