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From the history of uzbek-korean educational relations
Fazilat NURMETOVA
1
Andijan State University named after Babur
ARTICLE INFO
ABSTRACT
Article history:
Received June 2021
Received in revised form
20 June 2021
Accepted 15 July 2021
Available online
15 August 2021
This article provides a detailed analysis of the history of
Uzbek-Korean educational relations in the Commonwealth and
its further development with the help of Internet data and
sources. Research also gives latest information about the head of
state also met with the Speaker of the National Assembly and the
Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea and took part in the
Uzbek-South Korean business forum with the participation of
leaders of leading economic and financial structures of the two
countries.
2181-1415/© 2021 in Science LLC.
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Keywords:
cooperation,
Uzbekistan,
Korea,
educational relations,
contracts and agreements,
strategic partnership,
Korean cultural centers,
innovation.
Ўзбек-корейс таълим муносабатлари тарихидан
АННОТАЦИЯ
Калит сўзлар:
ҳамкорлик,
Ўзбекистон,
Корея,
таълим алоқалари,
шартномалар ва
битимлар,
стратегик шериклик,
корейс маданий
марказлари,
инновация.
Ушбу мақолада ҳамдўстликдаги Ўзбекистон-Корея
таълим муносабатларининг тарихи ва уларнинг янада
ривожланиши интернет маълумотлари ва манбалардан
фойдаланган ҳолда батафсил таҳлил қилинган. Тадқиқотда,
шунингдек, икки мамлакатнинг молиявий тузилмалари,
давлат
раҳбарининг
Корея
Республикаси
Миллий
Aссамблеяси спикери ва Бош вазири билан учрашгани ва
етакчи иқтисодий компаниялар раҳбарлари иштирокидаги
Ўзбекистон-Жанубий Корея бизнес-форумида қатнашиши
ҳақида янги маълумотлар тақдим этилган.
1
Lecturer, Andijan State University named after Babur, Andijan, Uzbekistan.
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Из истории узбекско-корейских образовательных отношений
АННОТАЦИЯ
Ключевые слова:
сотрудничество,
Узбекистан,
Корея,
образовательные
отношения,
контракты и соглашения,
стратегическое
партнерство,
корейские культурные
центры,
инновация.
В данной статье с использованием данных и источников
в Интернете приводится подробный анализ истории
узбекско-корейских
образовательных
отношений
в
Содружестве и их дальнейшего развития. В исследовании
также представлена свежая информация о том, что глава
государства также встретился со спикером Национального
собрания и премьер-министром Республики Корея и принял
участие в узбекско-южнокорейском бизнес-форуме с
участием руководителей ведущих экономических и
финансовых структур двух стран.
Uzbekistan also cooperates with the most developed country in the East – South Korea. In 1992,
diplomatic relations were established between Uzbekistan and both countries. Uzbekistan will
continue extensive cooperation with these countries in the fields of investment, trade, high technology,
education and humanitarian spheres. In 2017 the head of our state also met with the Speaker of the
National Assembly and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea and took part in the Uzbek-South
Korean business forum with the participation of leaders of leading economic and financial structures of
the two countries. Joint Statement of the Heads of State on the Comprehensive Deepening of Strategic
Partnership, Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations
of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Human Resources Management of the Republic of
Korea, Intergovernmental Loans of the Economic Development and Cooperation Fund for 2018–2020
More than 60 important documents have been signed, including a memorandum of understanding and
an agreement on financial cooperation between the Fund for Reconstruction and Development of
Uzbekistan and the Export-Import Bank of Korea.
Following this goal, he said we will continue the large-scale work we have begun to intensify
Uzbekistan’s foreign policy, an open, pragmatic and well-thought-out foreign policy that meets our
national interests. We will further strengthen cooperation, long-term and multifaceted partnership
with all countries, far and near. I would like to draw your attention to the following priorities in this
regard. The second priority is to further develop political, trade, economic, investment, transport and
communication, cultural and humanitarian ties with South Korea, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates,
the European Union and Asia President Mirziyoyev’s address to the Oliy Majlis on January 24, 2020 [1].
On November 22–25, 2017, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to the Republic of
Korea at the invitation of President Moon Jae-in. The high-level talks focused on a wide range of issues
of cooperation, prospects for further development of interstate relations in political, trade, economic,
financial, investment, scientific, technical, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres, as well as regional
and international issues. The head of our state also met with the Speaker of the National Assembly and
the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea and took part in the Uzbek-South Korean business forum
with the participation of leaders of leading economic and financial structures of the two countries. This
historic visit has laid a solid foundation for the development of multifaceted ties. In his speech, the
President noted that trade and economic relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea have been
steadily developing, and modern conditions and opportunities for doing business have been created in
our country. He noted that Uzbekistan is interested in further expanding cooperation with the business
community of the Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea proposed to establish a business center in
Uzbekistan. Representatives of the South Korean financial and business circles praised the
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opportunities created for active business in Uzbekistan and expressed readiness to further develop
cooperation. During the visit, more than 20 interstate, intergovernmental and interagency agreements
were signed. A comprehensive study of these processes from a historical point of view is of scientific
and practical importance today [2].
Although Uzbekistan and Korea are far from each other, they are bound by long-standing ties of
friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation. There are similarities in the art, culture, national
mentality and hard work of the two peoples. The Koreans who came to Uzbekistan and settled here
have become friends with our people, and many of them have become prominent, prestigious and
respected members of our society it is especially gratifying that they have made great strides in various
fields and set an example for others. Our Korean compatriots are selflessly working in the Legislative
Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis, local councils, government agencies, science, culture and art,
economic and social spheres. Many of them are well-known coaches who have won the highest awards
of our country. Nowadays, the relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea are developing on the
basis of more than 170 agreements and treaties in various fields. Important documents such as the Joint
Declaration on Strategic Partnership (2006), the Joint Declaration on Further Development and
Deepening of Strategic Partnership (2014) in the political, trade, economic, investments sphere,
cultural and humanitarian spheres allowed to take bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level [3].
Economic relations between our countries are developing rapidly, and constructive and mutually
beneficial political dialogue is becoming more active. The Republic of Korea is a leading technological
partner in the implementation of priority programs for diversification and modernization of industry
and infrastructure in our country.
First, the political relations between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea continue in the spirit
of mutual support in the international arena. It is noteworthy that the approaches of the parties on
issues of global and regional significance are similar or close. In particular, the UN General Assembly is
successfully implementing initiatives and resolutions, supporting candidates for various UN bodies, and
cooperating within regional structures in Asia.
At the invitation of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the
Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in arrived in our country on April 18, 2019 with a state visit. This historic
visit has laid a solid foundation for the development of multifaceted ties. During the visit, more than 20
intergovernmental, intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements were signed, as well as 64
documents worth more than $10 billion [4]. It is no exaggeration to say that the state visit of the
President of the Republic of Korea to Uzbekistan has served as an important event in the history of
Uzbek-South Korean relations, bringing our countries and peoples closer.
Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea covers almost all
areas. The most convenient mode of trade and also the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and
Economic Cooperation plays an important role in the development and implementation of mutually
beneficial projects. In 2018, the format of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Meeting on Economic Affairs was
also introduced. Uzbekistan and South Korea have been cooperating effectively in the fields of
information technology, digital medicine, education and culture. The experience of South Korea is being
widely introduced into the preschool education system of our country. The head of our state has
developed exchange educational programs on the basis of agreements between Uzbekistan and Korea,
opened branches of Korean higher education institutions in Uzbekistan, and created all conditions for
the education of young people.
The Uzbek and Korean peoples have similar worldviews and traditions. Our countries have
used each other in the most difficult times. Today, more than 180,000 Koreans living in Uzbekistan have
become an integral part of our multi-ethnic society. The Association of Korean Cultural Centers has
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regional branches. The association is actively working to preserve and develop the Korean language,
culture, customs and traditions in our country and abroad.
Our universities have established cooperation with more than 45 research institutions in South
Korea. Branches of four universities of the Republic of Korea have been opened in our capital.
Cooperation in the field of education is also expanding. Higher education institutions of our country
have established cooperation with more than 30 research institutions of the Republic of Korea. Korean
language and culture centers have been opened in a number of educational institutions. Speaking about
cooperation in this area, it should be noted that in 2014, Inha University was opened in Tashkent. This
higher education institution is the first foreign educational institution that makes a worthy contribution
to the training of highly qualified IT specialists at the level of international standards. Today, the
university has 1,078 students majoring in information technology, engineering and logistics.
Relationships are about innovation and of course progress. The history of Uzbekistan is the
strongest basis for this. We believe that Korean-Uzbek relations will rise to the level of innovation in the
21st century and contribute to the common development of the two countries. The trade turnover
between the two countries reached a record high of $2.1 billion. The fact that more than 600 Korean
companies operate in Uzbekistan testifies to the continuous expansion of ties and investments [8].
On January 28, 2021, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a video
conference with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in. It was noted that the multifaceted
Uzbek-Korean relations, despite the pandemic, continue to develop steadily. Last year, the two leaders
spoke by telephone twice and jointly attended the Second International Forum on Northern Economic
Cooperation. Agreements were reached on the continuation of regular political consultations and
intensification of inter-parliamentary exchanges, the preparation of a program of bilateral events
dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries.
The Presidents noted with satisfaction the growing number of branches of leading South Korean
universities and joint training centers in the regions of Uzbekistan. Particular attention was paid to
expanding the teaching of Uzbek and Korean languages in the leading higher education institutions of
our countries, as well as to providing full support to the Korean diaspora.
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