The present situation and prospects for the development of education cooperation between RK and SK: with special focus on KazNU’s department of korean studies

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Abstract. The article is devoted to cooperation in the field of education and prospects for its development between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. After the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, it is possible to track positive dynamics of cooperation in the cultural and educational area. At the moment, the system of Korean studies in Kazakhstan is still in its infancy. Of all the universities in Kazakhstan, the Department of Korean Studies of the Kazakh National University, which opened its doors in 1994, made the greatest progress. The purpose of this article is to analyze present situations of Korean studies in Kazakhstan with special focus on KazNU’s department of Korean studies and to suggest prospects for the development of education cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. Considerable attention is paid to projects and programs conducted by the Kazakh side to promote this specialty. Based on the study, the authors provided further guidance for the development of cooperation in the field of education between the Kazakh National University and the Republic of Korea. The results of this research can make a significant contribution to the increase in the number of students interested in learning not only the Korean language, but also history, culture, politics and economics. Earlier, this problem is not enough studied, therefore, it is expected that this article will give a breakthrough to the establishment of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of education and positive impact on educational exchanges between Korea and Kazakhstan, as well as diplomatic relations.