Cyber Diplomacy Organization VANK and Suju High School in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, Korea, have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen students’ global competencies and social problem-solving skills through artificial intelligence (AI)-based educational programs.
The agreement was signed on Oct. 12, 2026, under the school’s “Autonomous Public High School 2.0” initiative. Announced by VANK on Oct. 14, the partnership will combine the school’s specialized A.C.E. curriculum with VANK’s educational resources and participatory platforms to help students move beyond using AI for information searches and learn to identify social issues and develop practical solutions.
Under the agreement, students will be able to take part in programs that use AI to explore global citizenship from different perspectives. Through VANK’s “AI Diplomat” platform, they will develop initiatives to promote Dokdo, the East Sea, and Korean history and culture internationally while addressing misinformation. As “AI Legislators,” they will identify issues affecting their school and local community and develop policy proposals and draft legislation. Through the “AI Secretary-General” platform, they will explore solutions to international challenges, including the climate crisis and human rights.
The two institutions will also cooperate in operating and advising on specialized curricula, supporting student programs and teacher research and training, and jointly planning and running community outreach initiatives.
The partnership builds on Suju High School’s existing efforts to promote multicultural understanding. Through its “Future ON Academy Hamseong Peer Mentoring” program, the school has engaged with young people from immigrant backgrounds, giving students opportunities to understand and respect different cultural backgrounds while developing multicultural awareness and a sense of global citizenship.
Through the new partnership, VANK and the school aim to help students better understand Korean history and culture and communicate that knowledge to international audiences. They also hope to expand opportunities for students to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and address challenges that extend beyond their local communities.
The initiative reflects an educational approach that connects local engagement with global issues, while encouraging students to use AI not simply to access information but to develop ideas and put them into action.
Park Gi-tae, head of VANK, said the partnership would help young people explore ways to contribute to society through different roles in the AI era.
“In the age of AI, young people can promote Korea to the world through the eyes of a diplomat, solve social problems through the eyes of a member of the National Assembly, and design the future of the global village through the eyes of the secretary-general of an international organization,” Park said.
Lee Sang-cheol, principal of Suju High School, said the partnership would give students broader opportunities to develop their global citizenship and communication skills by combining the school’s specialized curriculum with VANK’s expertise.
“I hope students will broaden their perspectives on Korea and the world through a deeper understanding of their local community and develop the ability to turn their ideas into action using AI,” Lee said.
The two institutions plan to continue working together to help students become active global citizens who can connect their local communities with the wider world and contribute to addressing social and international challenges.