KOTRA Holds 'Coexistence and Prosperity' Hope Camp in Thailand

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jin-ho] On the 10th (local time), KOTRA announced that it held the '2nd Science Creative Talent Development Camp' in Chonburi Province, Thailand, together with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), an ASEAN education ministry consortium, and Korean companies operating in Thailand.

The event featured a variety of programs aimed at the development of the Korea-ASEAN education industry and future talent cultivation, including ▲ a science creative talent development camp utilizing K-Edu ▲ support for Korean companies entering Thailand through the 'Team Korea Fundraising' involving participating companies ▲ an ESG beneficiary industry showcase exhibition ▲ and business agreements with Good Neighbors and SEAMEO for sustainable development.

At the education camp, a competition in science, mathematics, and coding was held for 120 local elementary school students in grades 5 and 6 from underprivileged educational areas. In particular, the camp was designed to allow participating students to experience K-edutech by utilizing educational equipment from social ventures and small and medium-sized enterprises.

As part of the 'Team Korea Program' of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand, Korean companies operating in the ASEAN region raised funds to support policies for nurturing science creative talents. The donations were used to purchase Korean educational products and provide scholarships.

In connection with the education camp, an exhibition of products in the eco-friendly and energy sectors, which are ESG beneficiary industries, and business consultations were also conducted. Notably, large local companies supported the participation of cooperating SMEs in this showcase and helped discover business partners as part of joint overseas expansion between large and small-medium enterprises.

Kim Hyun-tae, head of the KOTRA Bangkok Trade Center, said, “Establishing a cooperative foundation is essential for Korea and ASEAN to move forward as partners of mutual growth and prosperity. Through contributions to the ASEAN community, we will build a positive image of Korea and strengthen support for Korean companies entering ASEAN based on this.”

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