Representatives of the
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia went with a working visit to Democratic
Republic of South Korea by invitation and financing of the Academy of Korean Studies, where a number of
important meetings were held with the representatives of the education sphere
for the Georgian side. The host was very interested in the educational system
of Georgia and ongoing reforms. At the meetings, readiness was expressed to
enhance cooperation in both general and vocational and higher education
directions that means putting into operation the exchange programs, organizing
joint conferences and sharing experience.
Members of the Georgian
delegation had an opportunity to get acquainted with the Korean education
system, challenges in the system and ways to solve them.
By the initiative of the
Director of the Academy of Korean Studies, a Georgian week will be planned in
Korea next year, which will enhance the awareness about culture, history and
modern life of Georgia and, therefore, strengthen relations between two
countries.