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As part of Ain Shams University's efforts to enhance international academic and cultural cooperation and develop its students' skills through specialized training programs, the King Sejong Institute in Cairo, affiliated with the Faculty of Languages ​​at Ain Shams University, is organizing the "Korean Culture and Applied Arts Academy 2026." This initiative is under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Yumna Safwat, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun, and under the supervision of Mr. Oh Seung-ho, Director of the King Sejong Institute in Cairo. The academy reflects the university's commitment to strengthening academic and cultural cooperation with international educational institutions and fostering cultural exchange between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of South Korea.

The academy aims to introduce participants to the key features of modern Korean cultural industries and explore concepts of visual identity in contemporary Korean society. This will contribute to developing their academic and practical knowledge and experience through a series of specialized workshops that combine theoretical and practical aspects.

The academy's activities are scheduled to take place from July 19 to 21, 2026, at the King Sejong Institute in Cairo, the Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University. The workshops will be led by Professor Choi Ji-woo, a professor at Yonsung University in Korea, specializing in culture and applied arts.

The workshops will be held daily in two sessions: a morning session from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and an afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The maximum number of participants is 20 students per session, and each student must register for only one session, meaning each student is limited to attending only one session throughout the academy.

The institute also announced that online registration will continue from Saturday, July 11th until July 16th, 2026 via the following link: click here

The institute indicated that registration may close earlier than scheduled if the maximum number of participants is reached, emphasizing that participation in the academy and all educational and cultural materials offered are completely free.

The institute stressed the importance of accepted students attending classes after the admission results are announced, given the limited number of places and the cost of the educational materials. Accepted students will be notified via the email address they provided during the application process.

The Korean Culture and Applied Arts Academy is one of the unique initiatives organized by the King Sejong Institute in Cairo, affiliated with the Faculty of Al-Alsun ​​at Ain Shams University. This initiative aligns with the institute's mission to promote the Korean language and culture and strengthen cultural ties between the Egyptian and Korean peoples. The academy offers educational, cultural, and applied programs that provide students with opportunities to learn and interact directly with leading Korean academics and experts.

In this context, Prof. Yumna Safwat, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun ​​at Ain Shams University, affirmed that organizing the Korean Academy of Culture and Applied Arts reflects the Faculty's commitment to expanding academic and cultural cooperation with international educational institutions. This aligns with Ain Shams University's strategy of fostering openness to diverse cultures, enhancing the quality of education, and preparing graduates with the linguistic and cultural skills necessary to compete in the labor market.

She added that the Faculty of Al-Alsun ​​places great importance on applied academic activities that contribute to developing students' skills and enriching their scientific and practical experiences. She noted that the collaboration with the King Sejong Institute in Cairo represents a successful model of international partnerships that facilitate the transfer of expertise, promote cultural exchange, and provide outstanding educational and training opportunities for the Faculty's students.

This academy is part of the efforts of Ain Shams University, the Faculty of Al-Alsun, and the King Sejong Institute in Cairo to promote cultural exchange, support international academic activities, and provide outstanding educational and training opportunities for university students. This contributes to developing their skills, enhancing their knowledge, and strengthening cultural ties between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Korea.