Hallym University Launches AI Education Innovation Alliance to Bridge University-Industry Divide... Sets Global Standard for AI Education

Hallym University Launches KELI, an Alliance for AI Education Innovation
Presents Vision for the Future of AI Education with "AI Campus Alliance"
Core of Glocal University 30... Building an AI Higher Education Ecosystem
Consortium Includes 24 Universities, Including Pusan National University and University of Seoul

Hallym University (President Choi Yanghee) held the "KELI International Symposium and Launch Ceremony" at the Campus Life Center on campus on the 30th, officially announcing the launch of the open alliance "K-University AI Edutech and Learning Initiative (KELI)" to break down the barriers between universities and industry and lead AI-based educational innovation.

Hallym University held the "KELI International Symposium and Launch Ceremony" on the 30th at the Campus Life Center on campus and is taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Hallym University

This marks the emergence of a national cooperative body that aims to present the future of higher education in Korea amid a declining school-age population and the wave of digital transformation.

KELI, a core project of the Ministry of Education's "Glocal University 30" initiative, seeks to establish a national ecosystem of "sharing, cooperation, and openness" to develop and disseminate AI education systems that are difficult for a single university to handle alone. The event was attended by representatives from major domestic and international universities, AI and edtech companies, and research institutes, all lending their support to the first step toward a major transformation in higher education for the AI era.

In his congratulatory address, Choi Yanghee, President of Hallym University, emphasized, "KELI is the starting point of cooperation, building an AI Campus Alliance based on the values of sharing and collaboration beyond competition among universities."

KELI has set its sights on the global stage from the outset. Tim Couper, Chief Architect of the global education technology standards consortium "1EdTech," delivered the keynote address at the symposium via an online speech, stressing that "international standards play a key role in activating AI in education" and highlighting the importance of ensuring global interoperability for the platform KELI aims to build.

Additionally, Professor Torsten Sander of Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences in Germany presented a case study on the application of Hallym University's AI Math Tutor at German universities, drawing significant attention from attendees. The revelation that an AI education solution developed by a Korean university has already proven effective in European educational settings raised expectations for the export potential of "K-Edutech." Other speakers included Professor Claudia Diers-Lienke of The Hague University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and Professor Choi Yoonjae of KAIST's Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence, who shared insights on global trends and future directions in AI education.

KELI's greatest strength lies in its robust alliance ecosystem based on "openness." In particular, the main driving force behind realizing KELI's vision and spreading it nationwide is the "Higher Education Edutech Soft Lab" project led by the Ministry of Education and the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS). As the operating university for this project, Hallym University serves as a hub, overseeing the development and field application of AI courseware.

Not only Hallym University but also 24 universities nationwide-including Pusan National University, University of Seoul, Ajou University, Inha University, Jeju National University, and POSTECH-are participating in the consortium. These universities plan to take the lead in introducing AI educational services and courseware developed through KELI into their actual lectures and will jointly verify their effectiveness.

Industry participation is also strong. Domestic AI and edtech companies such as Ubion, SuperLearning, Classum, Freewillin, Plaeng, and HM Company are joining as technology partners. From academia, Shin Yongtae, President of the Software-Centered University Council (and professor at Soongsil University), and Song Oyong, head of the SW-Centered University Project Group at Sejong University, attended the launch ceremony to discuss cooperation with KELI and lend their support.

Go Youngwoong, Chair of the KELI Preparatory Committee, urged universities and companies across the country to join, saying, "Let us create the remarkable future that KELI will bring through learner-centered hyper-personalized education and the sharing of data and services that break down boundaries between universities."

There is growing interest in whether KELI, which began at Hallym University, will transform the structure of higher education in Korea and, under the name "K-University," become a source of innovation that sets global standards for higher education worldwide.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.