South Korean university and Thai delegation discuss online education cooperation

Cyber University of Foreign Studies (CUFS) welcomed a delegation from Naresuan University's Faculty of Humanities in Thailand on June 9th to explore avenues for educational partnership. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions, building on an existing memorandum of understanding signed in 2020, particularly in the field of Korean language education.

Naresuan University, a national university in Phitsanulok Province with approximately 26,000 students, offers programs in language, performing arts, and humanities, including a Korean language major. The visiting delegation included Dean Onusa Suwanpratest, Vice Deans Nattaporn Kaimook and Patawee Promsen, and Department Head Chommanad Intajamornrak, accompanied by Professor Kewalin Simuang from Chulalongkorn University's Thai Department, who provided interpretation.

During the meeting, both universities shared insights into their current operations and educational models. Discussions focused on expanding academic cooperation in humanities, languages, and culture. Specific proposals included developing joint online courses, implementing student exchange programs, and organizing collaborative academic events, exploring a wide range of potential partnerships.

The Thai delegation showed particular interest in CUFS's innovative use of AI technology for multilingual subtitle services and its advanced online education platform. They recognized CUFS's efforts in creating a global learning environment by enhancing accessibility through diverse language options. The potential application of CUFS's AI-based multilingual subtitles for promoting Korean language and culture education, as well as for online credit exchange programs, was a key topic of discussion.

CUFS President Moon Hwi-chang emphasized the university's commitment to digital educational innovation, stating, "Cyber University is building an environment where learners worldwide can access educational content without language barriers through digital education innovation, including AI-based multilingual subtitle services." He expressed hope that the visit would serve as a catalyst for expanding international exchange.

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Cyber University is building an environment where learners worldwide can access educational content without language barriers through digital education innovation, including AI-based multilingual subtitle services.