Gwangju Office of Education Develops Korean Language Education App for Students with Migrant Backgrounds

The Gwangju Office of Education has launched integrated language support for students with migrant backgrounds.

On April 22, the Gwangju Office of Education held a completion report meeting for the development of the "Gwangju-style Korean Language Education App" at Hanam Jungang Elementary School and unveiled a new digital learning resource designed to help students with migrant backgrounds adapt to public education.

The scene of the 'Completion Report Meeting for the Development of Gwangju-style Korean Language Education App' held on the 22nd at Hanam Jungang Elementary School. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

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The "Gwangju-style Korean Language Education App" goes beyond simple language instruction, featuring content that encompasses Gwangju's history, cultural heritage, geography, notable figures, and significant events. The app is designed to help students broaden their understanding of the local community as they learn Korean.

This app supports four languages: English, Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese. It includes 717 learning vocabulary items, introductory lessons totaling 143 sessions, and 20 advanced content modules. In addition, AI-powered features such as automatic translation, multilingual voice modules, pronunciation evaluation, Hangul handwriting recognition, and conversation practice functions have been incorporated to enhance learner engagement. Teachers can also create and manage personalized "learning packages" for each student.

The number of students with migrant backgrounds in the Gwangju area has been increasing every year. In response, the Office of Education is supporting their integration into public education not only through language education but also by providing school enrollment assistance, psychological and emotional counseling, and interpretation and translation services. The number of interpretation and translation service cases supported last year reached 533, an increase compared to 2023.

Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, "This app is more than just a learning tool; it will help students understand the local community and adapt stably," adding, "We will create an educational environment where students with migrant backgrounds can grow without discrimination."

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