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Cyber Hankuk University and New York Korean Association Forge Educational Partnership for Diaspora

From Hankyoreh · (2h ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and the New York Korean Association have signed an MOU to promote educational exchange programs for the Korean community in the Americas.
  • The agreement includes developing and operating educational programs, seminars, and workshops, utilizing online education for collaboration.
  • This partnership aims to expand educational opportunities for overseas Koreans, leveraging the university's online courses in foreign language and Korean language education.

This collaboration between Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and the New York Korean Association marks a significant step in fostering educational ties with the Korean diaspora in the Americas. The university, with its established expertise in online foreign language and Korean language education, is poised to offer valuable resources to Korean communities abroad.

The MOU signifies a commitment to developing tailored educational programs, seminars, and workshops, specifically designed to meet the needs of Korean residents in the region. The emphasis on utilizing online education as a primary mode of delivery ensures accessibility and flexibility for learners, regardless of their geographical location.

This agreement is expected to serve as an opportunity for continuous cooperation in the field of education between the New York Korean community and our university.

โ€” Moon Hwi-changPresident of Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, expressing his hopes for the partnership.

This initiative is particularly crucial for preserving Korean language and cultural heritage among younger generations of overseas Koreans. By providing accessible and high-quality educational opportunities, Cyber Hankuk University and the New York Korean Association are not only strengthening the connection between the diaspora and their homeland but also empowering individuals with valuable skills and knowledge.

We will expand educational exchanges needed by the Korean community in the Americas based on the online education courses that Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies has been operating.

โ€” Moon Hwi-changPresident of Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, outlining the university's commitment to the diaspora.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.