The Korean Studies Section of the Department of the Far East Held an International Seminar on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Korean Language Teaching

An international seminar titled “Modernizing and Applying Korean Language Teaching Methodology Using Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Institutions of Kazakhstan” was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with the support of the Korea Foundation and Sookmyung Women’s University. The event was organized by the Faculty of Oriental Studies and the Department of Far Eastern Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The seminar brought together professors and lecturers from leading higher education institutions in Kazakhstan specializing in Korean language education and Korean Studies, as well as representatives of diplomatic and educational organizations of the Republic of Korea.

At the opening ceremony of the seminar, welcoming remarks were delivered by Aida Kistaubayeva, Head of the Rector’s Office of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and Ha Tae-uk, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Almaty.

The seminar focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on Korean language education, the integration of digital technologies into educational practice, and the future development of Korean language teaching in Kazakhstan. Professor Kim Kyung-ran of Sookmyung Women’s University delivered a presentation on trends in the development of artificial intelligence in 2026 and the prospects for Korean language education in Central Asia. She also highlighted the diverse possibilities of using artificial intelligence in Korean language teaching.

Akerke Abagan, Head of the Department of Far Eastern Studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, shared the university’s experience regarding the prospects for Korean language education, the transition toward AI-based teaching, and the implementation of the e-School project. Professor Lee Byung-jo of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University participated in the discussion of the presentation.

In addition, Professor Jang Ho-jong of Ablai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, Professor Son Jae-ho of SDU University, and Professor Cho Dong-gyun of International Taraz University presented their research and practical experience. In particular, representatives of SDU University examined changes and challenges in Korean language teaching at higher education institutions in Kazakhstan based on students’ experience of using generative artificial intelligence. A representative of International Taraz University addressed the development of AI-based mentoring opportunities in Korean language education.

One of the key parts of the seminar was the discussion of the further development of the e-School project in Kazakhstan and future areas of cooperation among higher education institutions. Participants exchanged views on the effective use of digital educational resources, the integration of artificial intelligence tools into the learning process, and the improvement of Korean language teaching methodology in line with contemporary requirements.

The event was attended by representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Almaty, the Korean Education Center, Sookmyung Women’s University, Ablai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, SDU University, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, and other educational institutions. The seminar guests included Kim Hong-hwan, Director of the Korean Education Center, as well as professors and lecturers from a number of higher education institutions in Kazakhstan.

The seminar provided an opportunity to exchange views on expanding the use of artificial intelligence in Korean language education in Kazakhstan, further developing the e-School project, and strengthening professional cooperation among higher education institutions.

The event was organized by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The seminar was held with financial support from the Korea Foundation and with the support of Sookmyung Women’s University, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Almaty, Ablai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, and SDU University.