KF–Ewha Global e-School Holds Academic Exchange Event in Thailand to Expand Korean Studies N
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Ewha Global e-School of Ewha Womans University, in cooperation with the Korea Foundation (KF), carried out a program at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand from January 15 to 16 to expand academic exchange and revitalize local Korean Studies education. This event was organized to explore future development directions for the Global e-School in Thailand and to strengthen the practical foundation for the spread of Korean Studies through diverse exchange activities among educators and students. In addition, with both the Korea Foundation and Ewha Womans University participating together, the event became a meaningful opportunity to hear on-site feedback directly and discuss directions for educational support, thereby confirming the potential for the sustainable development of Korean Studies education in the future.
At the Global e-School Partner Universities Meeting | On-site view of the Global e-School Partner Universities Meeting.
At the partner universities meeting held on Thursday, the 15th, professors in charge from Thailand’s participating e-School universities—Chulalongkorn University, Naresuan University, Rangsit University, and Silpakorn University—along with representatives from the Korea Foundation, were in attendance. Participants shared the operational status of each university and discussed areas for improvement and specific needs. They also reaffirmed that demand for Korean language and Korean Studies education in Thailand is rapidly increasing and explored ways to establish a stable operational system to respond to this trend. In particular, a wide range of opinions were exchanged on building a sustainable educational network, including the development of educational content reflecting local demand and the strengthening of inter-university cooperation. The discussion was further enriched by the Korea Foundation representatives listening directly to voices from the field and jointly considering realistic solutions.
At the opening ceremony of the “K-Folk Festival.”
The events on Friday, the 16th, were held in conjunction with the “K-Folk Festival” organized by the Department of Korean Language at Chulalongkorn University. At the opening ceremony, a congratulatory address by Korea Foundation Chairman Song Kido was delivered on his behalf by Lee Hyun-joo, Director, conveying the message that Korean language education serves as a cultural bridge connecting the two countries and further elevating the significance of the event.
Professors Lee Hae-young, Park Sun-hee, and Jung Hye-sun delivering special lectures at the Workshop for Thai Korean Language Educators.
In the morning, the “Workshop for Thai Korean Language Educators” was held. The workshop featured special lectures centered on the latest teaching methodologies and real cases from educational settings, including “Exploring Changes in Korean Studies Curricula at Thai Universities” (Lee Hae-young, Ewha Womans University), “Grammar Instruction for Korean Language Teachers” (Park Sun-hee, Ewha Womans University), and “Korean Language Education Based on K-Content” (Jung Hye-sun, Chulalongkorn University), followed by active exchanges of opinions with local Korean language educators in attendance.
Korean language educators from across Thailand participated in the workshop, sharing educational trends and exploring practical classroom applications, making it a meaningful time aimed at enhancing the quality of Korean language education.
Director Lee Hyun-joo of the Korea Foundation delivering an encouraging address | On-site view of “Challenge! Golden Bell.”
In the afternoon, the quiz competition “Challenge! Golden Bell” was held, designed to help students engage more closely with Korean culture and enhance their learning motivation. The event began with an encouraging address by Lee Hyun-joo, Director of the Korea Foundation, and students majoring in Korean language from major universities across Thailand competed by answering questions on Korean history, culture, and general knowledge.
Award recipients of “Challenge! Golden Bell” | Participants of “Challenge! Golden Bell.”
After a fierce competition, Kasidit Senapeng (Chulalongkorn University) won first place and received, as a prize, an invitation to the 2026 Ewha Womans University Summer College Fellowship Program. Second place was awarded to Yada Namwai (Chulalongkorn University), and third place to Nitkamon Suree (Srinakharinwirot University).
Through this event, Ewha Global e-School once again confirmed the high level of interest in and growth potential for Korean Studies education in Thailand. Going forward, Ewha Global e-School will continue to work to expand the international network of Korean Studies education and provide more substantial educational content and programs, based on close partnerships with the Korea Foundation and partner universities in Thailand.