Kravtsov opens Russian-language education centre in Pyongyang

Sergei Kravtsov has opened a centre for Russian-language education and Russian teaching at the Second Pyongyang Pedagogical Institute, Russia's Education Ministry said.

During his visit to North Korea, the Russian minister also met North Korean Education Minister Ri Yong Chol. The talks took place at the Pyongyang Palace of Congresses.

According to the Russian ministry's press office, they discussed Russian language study in North Korea, experience in upbringing and the use of artificial intelligence in education. The ministers reaffirmed their intention to continue cooperation.

Kravtsov linked the development of joint work to an agreement between the ministries signed the previous year. Blagoveshchensk State Pedagogical University will provide methodological support for the centre at the institute.