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An Uzbekistan parliamentary delegation visiting the Republic of Korea has agreed to develop a dedicated action plan for bilateral cooperation on anti-corruption measures, open governance and digitalisation, while holding separate talks with South Korean education organisations on expanding programmes already operating inside Uzbekistan.
During the anti-corruption discussions, South Korean official Chon Il Yon praised the reforms Uzbekistan has undertaken in combating corruption, strengthening the rule of law, improving transparency in public administration and advancing digitalisation. Both sides noted the importance of building on a memorandum already signed between the responsible institutions and agreed to draw up a specific set of measures focused on the effective use of digital technologies, training of civil servants and the exchange of best practices in corruption prevention.
The delegation also met Han Chon Rim, director of the South Korean company EduLink, to discuss prospects for cooperation on raising the quality of pre-school education, introducing innovative foreign-language teaching methods and upgrading teacher qualifications. The meeting noted that EduLink’s programmes are already in use: 3,500 children in Uzbek kindergartens are currently learning English through the company’s curriculum, and nearly 3,000 teachers have completed professional development under its framework. Discussions focused on extending those methods to Yangi Avlod pre-school institutions and organising dedicated training courses for educators.
A separate meeting with Kang Son Jong, president of Shinhan University, covered Uzbekistan’s broader higher-education reforms and the development of the university sector in line with international standards. Several proposals were put forward, including the launch of joint degree programmes, more active student and faculty exchanges, the integration of Uzbek university students into Shinhan’s international partnership network and the organisation of joint academic events. Particular attention was given to cooperation in medical education, specifically in the field of nursing.