"EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION BETWEEN UZBEKISTAN AND SOUTH KOREA: HISTORY AND PROSPECTS"

Аннотация

This article analyzes the cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea in the field of education. Written in the IMRAD format, it discusses the development directions, achieved results, existing challenges, and future recommendations for educational relations between the two countries. Particular attention is given to the activities of Korean higher education institutions in Uzbekistan, scholarship programs, cultural exchange, and scientific-innovative collaboration. Keywords. Uzbekistan, South Korea, educational cooperation, higher education, international cooperation, scholarship programs, cultural exchange, scientific collaboration. A’loxanov Muhriddin To’raxonovich Nizomiy nomidagi O’zbekiston milliy pedagogika universiteti o’qituvchisi muhriddin.history@gmail.com Annotatsiya. Ushbu maqola O‘zbekiston va Janubiy Koreya o‘rtasidagi ta’lim sohasidagi hamkorlikni tahlil qiladi. IMRAD uslubida yozilgan maqolada ikki davlat o‘rtasidagi ta’limiy aloqalarning rivojlanish yo‘nalishlari, erishilgan natijalar, mavjud muammolar va kelajak uchun tavsiyalar ko‘rib chiqiladi. Xususan, koreys oliy ta’lim muassasalarining O‘zbekistondagi faoliyati, grant dasturlari, madaniy almashinuv va ilmiy-innovatsion hamkorlikning ahamiyati yoritiladi. Kalit so‘zlar. O‘zbekiston, Janubiy Koreya, ta’lim sohasidagi hamkorlik, oliy ta’lim, xalqaro hamkorlik, grant dasturlari, madaniy almashinuv, ilmiy hamkorlik. Aloxanov Muhriddin Turakhonovich Lecturer at Tashkent State Pedagogical University named after Nizami muhriddin.history@gmail.com Abstract. This article analyzes the cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea in the field of education. Written in the IMRAD format, it discusses the https://scientific-jl.com 9 8 63-son_6-to’plam_Iyun-2025 ISSN:3030- 3 6 1 3 T A D Q I Q O T L A R jahon ilmiy – metodik jurnali development directions, achieved results, existing challenges, and future recommendations for educational relations between the two countries. Particular attention is given to the activities of Korean higher education institutions in Uzbekistan, scholarship programs, cultural exchange, and scientific-innovative collaboration. Keywords. Uzbekistan, South Korea, educational cooperation, higher education, international cooperation, scholarship programs, cultural exchange, scientific collaboration. Алоханов Мухриддин Турахонович Преподаватель Узбекского национального педагогического университета имени Низами muhriddin.history@gmail.com Аннотация. В данной статье проводится анализ сотрудничества между Узбекистаном и Южной Кореей в сфере образования. Статья написана в формате IMRAD и рассматривает направления развития, достигнутые результаты, существующие проблемы и рекомендации на будущее. Особое внимание уделяется деятельности корейских вузов в Узбекистане, программам грантов, культурному обмену и научно-инновационному сотрудничеству. Ключевые слова. Узбекистан, Южная Корея, сотрудничество в области образования, высшее образование, международное сотрудничество, грантовые программы, культурный обмен, научное сотрудничество. In the 21st century, international cooperation—especially in the field of education—has become a crucial element of strategic relations between countries. In the context of global integration and the knowledge economy, the quality and modernization of education systems are considered among the main factors determining a nation’s competitiveness. From this perspective, the growing cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea in the field of education holds a special place within the broader framework of political, economic, and cultural relations between the two countries. Since gaining independence, Uzbekistan has paid special attention to developing partnerships with foreign countries in the education sector. In particular, its relationship with South Korea—built on deep historical, cultural, and civilizational ties as well as mutual respect and shared interests—has continued to strengthen. The shared need for modern education, a mutual drive to implement innovative technologies, and policies focused on enhancing human capital have turned this cooperation into a stable and long-term direction. https://scientific-jl.com 9 9 63-son_6-to’plam_Iyun-2025 ISSN:3030- 3 6 1 3 T A D Q I Q O T L A R jahon ilmiy – metodik jurnali In recent years, Uzbekistan has prioritized comprehensive reforms in the education system—updating content and methods, introducing modern technologies, improving teacher qualifications, and aligning with international standards. In this regard, joint programs with South Korea—especially in higher education, vocational training, technical education, and scientific research—have proven effective. Projects implemented in cooperation with KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency), KDI (Korea Development Institute), and various Korean universities have significantly contributed to the modernization of the education sector. This article analyzes the historical