Indo-Korean Center Pune King Sejong Institute Joins Hands with MIS International School
First-ever collaboration with a CBSE-affiliated school in Western India aims to introduce a specialised language and culture curriculum. A visionary initiative led by IKC's director Dr Eun-joo Lim to integrate the Korean language and culture into Indian school systems.
PUNE, Maharashtra, March 25, 2026: The Indo-Korean Center (IKC) Pune King Sejong Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MIS International School in Pune on Wednesday. According to IKC, this partnership marks the beginning of a dedicated effort to introduce a comprehensive Korean language and cultural education program tailored for Indian schools in the region.
The initiative, conceived and driven by Dr Lim, represents a significant milestone as it brings a structured Korean language and culture curriculum to a CBSE-affiliated school in Western India for the first time. The program aims to move beyond basic instruction by integrating a deep understanding of the Korean language and culture into students’ academic journey.
The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Eun-joo Lim, Director of the IKC Pune King Sejong Institute, Dr Monika Chhabra, Principal of MIS International School, and Sanjib Ghatak, Co-founder of the Indo-Korean Centre.
As a specialised educator and head of a public institution, Dr Lim intends to lead the development of school-specific educational content and teaching methods. Dr Lim stated, “This initiative was born from a vision to provide Indian students with a professional and sustainable path to learning the Korean language and culture. Our goal is to research specialised curricula and build a foundation for professional instructor support to contribute substantially to the educational environment.”
The program anticipates that engaging with both the Korean language and the depth of its culture from an early age could be a valuable asset for students’ future academic and professional interests, including potential studies at Korean universities or career opportunities with global organisations. To achieve this, Dr Lim plans to observe the learning process in the classroom and gradually refine educational models that are optimised for the Indian school environment.
Dr Monika Chhabra, Principal of MIS International School, remarked, “In an era where India values global cooperation, this partnership with the IKC Pune King Sejong Institute is expected to serve as a meaningful opportunity to enhance our students’ cognitive development and foster a deeper understanding of diverse cultures.”
Meanwhile, Dr Lim plans to utilise the insights gained from this MIS collaboration to research and develop flexible models for Korean language and culture education that can be adapted to various academic frameworks, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge (IGCSE) curricula.
Co-founder of the Indo-Korean Centre, Sanjib Ghatak, said, “Starting with this agreement, we look forward to strengthening our network with educational institutions in Western India and taking steady steps toward building a sustainable foundation for Korean language and cultural education.”
