AKP Phnom Penh, June 30, 2025 --

Twenty-five Cambodian education officials and teachers have successfully completed a specialised training programme in Busan, Republic of Korea, designed to enhance their expertise in leveraging digital technologies for teaching and learning.

The programme, held from June 23-29, 2025, was a collaborative effort between the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education and Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS), coordinated by the Ministry's Department of Digital Transformation. 

It specifically addressed methods for integrating digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), into the curriculum within the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0. The delegation included 25 participants, six of whom were women.

This year's training aimed to equip educators with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills crucial for the digital transformation in education. The MoEYS emphasised that while technology advances rapidly, teachers remain indispensable in the classroom, underscoring the critical importance of strengthening their digital capabilities.

During the programme, Mr. Kim Seok-joon, Director of the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, marked the 20th anniversary of cooperation between Busan's education authorities and the MoEYS. He highlighted the significant positive impact this long-standing partnership has had on Cambodia's education system, particularly in advancing digital education.

This enduring collaboration has played a vital role in enhancing digital education by empowering Cambodian educators with new digital skills aligned with technological advancements. It enables Cambodian teachers to modernise their teaching methods and effectively integrate AI across various educational aspects.

Furthermore, this initiative contributes directly to Cambodia's human resource development goals, supporting the nation's Vision 2030 and 2050. It actively aids the MoEYS' mission to transform the education system towards quality, equity, relevance, and sustainability. 

The programme also fosters the creation of professional learning communities among Busan programme alumni for continuous knowledge sharing and aims to improve student outcomes, especially in STEM and technology skills vital for future career development.

By K. Rithy Reak