KSGAAL Concludes Arabic Language Teaching Conference In Seoul

Seoul, SPA – The King Salman International Academy for the Arabic Language (KSGAAL) successfully wrapped up a pivotal two-day conference in Seoul, Korea, focusing on the evolving landscape of Arabic language and literature education. This significant event, a collaborative effort with the Korean Society for Arabic Language and Literature at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), drew in a diverse group of linguistic academics, institutions, and leaders from Korean linguistic societies and Arabic departments.

Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washami, Secretary-General of KSGAAL, extended his gratitude towards HRH Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for their unwavering support. This backing is crucial for the Academy's mission to propagate the Arabic language across the globe. The Academy has been proactive in Korea, offering courses, publishing books, and organizing lectures to promote Arabic.

The conference aimed to showcase the Academy's initiatives, foster global connections, share international experiences in teaching Arabic as a second language, and strive for a unified scientific approach to Arabic language studies. Dr. Al-Washami emphasized that these endeavors are in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and pay homage to the Arab culture originating from the Kingdom.

Dr. Jong-Wha Lee, President of the Korean Society for Arabic Language and Literature, highlighted the historical roots of Arabic in Korea, dating back to 1965. The event focused on enhancing Arabic language education through international collaboration, specialist exchanges, and exploring diverse teaching methodologies to achieve educational excellence.

KSGAAL's role in organizing this conference underscores its strategic importance in addressing all matters related to the Arabic language. It also reaffirms its commitment to extending cooperation with entities involved in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers worldwide. The Academy is dedicated to preserving the Arabic language's integrity, supporting its use in speech and writing, boosting its global stature, and simplifying its teaching and learning both within and outside Saudi Arabia. This commitment solidifies confidence in KSGAAL's dedication to promoting the Arabic language internationally.

With inputs from SPA