- “Support Without Interference” Policy That Made K‑Culture a Global Success Should Be Applied to EdTech, Says Rho Joong‑il, CEO of VISANG Global Company
“Digital tools and technology have advanced, but teaching methods are still stuck in the past,” Rho explained. “Learning should shift to a model where students preview concepts through video lectures, then use class time for presentations and discussions. Afterward, they can review what they have learned with AI and track their own progress.”
Rho Joong‑il, CEO of VISANG Global Company, emphasized, “Education must leverage rapidly evolving technological innovations to prepare for the future,” adding, “Now is the time to drive ecosystem innovation centered on AI platforms.”
Last year, VISANG launched its global integrated platform, AllviA Connect Learning (ACL), marking its transformation into a global EdTech company. AllviA CL combines video conferencing, learning management systems (LMS), and AI learning features to enhance learning outcomes through interactive engagement between teachers and students.
In addition to AllviA CL, VISANG is accelerating its overseas expansion through the Korean‑language education platform master k. VISANG has now entered 33 countries worldwide. EdutechPlus sat down with Rho, who oversees VISANG’s global EdTech business, to discuss the policies needed at this point and the direction education should take.
Q. We have heard there is growing interest in Korean EdTech overseas.
A. “I recently gave a presentation on EdTech in Hong Kong, and it received an enthusiastic response. It is true that many countries are showing strong interest in Korea’s EdTech sector. The entire world now recognizes the need to transition education to EdTech. However, since many have yet to find a clear path for that transition, they are increasingly looking to Korea for possibilities.”
Q. It is often said that traditional schooling cannot keep up with the current pace of knowledge expansion.
A. “The biggest shock for educators is the speed at which knowledge is expanding. What once took a century to accumulate now takes less than a year or two. In cutting‑edge fields, textbooks become outdated even before a single semester ends. For rapidly evolving areas, platform‑based education is inevitable. Of course, there are still fields such as ethics, history, relationships, and social life where traditional school education remains essential. That is why school education and platform‑based learning must complement each other.”
Q. So what is the key point you want to emphasize about the future of education?
A. “What I want to emphasize is that traditional schooling and AI platforms must work in harmony. True educational reform is not only about technological advancement but also about evolving educational models and digital learning methodologies together.”
Q. Teachers and EdTech companies point out the limitations of government‑led education platforms. Why is that?
A. “That is because the nature of AI does not align with the government’s decision‑making and budget cycles. Government decisions and funding are made on a yearly basis. But AI has infinite scalability and continuous learning capabilities, so the moment you fix its structure or format, it becomes obsolete.”
Q. Then what should we focus on in the future?
A. “The real challenge ahead is finding ways to contain the vast knowledge of an ever‑expanding world and to broaden openness. One approach I would like to highlight is AI platform‑based education. Instead of standardizing how education should be delivered, an open platform that students and schools can access whenever needed could be a practical solution.”
Q. The education sector is closely watching the new government’s policy direction. What are your thoughts?
A. “K‑Culture succeeded in global markets because the government supported it without interference. Take the first overseas animation that focused on K‑pop, K‑Pop Demon Hunters. It was not Korean‑made content, but rather an overseas production based on Korean culture. The paradigm has completely shifted.”
Q. What does this mean for education policy?
A. “It is the same for education. In an era where knowledge is exploding, policies should focus on support rather than regulation. Instead of regulating, we should explore ways to create value using educational platforms. AI education platforms can provide access not only to knowledge that traditional curricula cannot cover but also create an environment where learners of all ages, from children to seniors, can acquire new knowledge anytime, anywhere.”
Q. Why are AI education platforms necessary today?
A. “Using AI in education is essential. When we talk about the future of education, it is not just about AI learning endlessly but about humans also needing to learn endlessly. Otherwise, we will not be able to keep up with the pace of change. But it is unrealistic for people, from children to seniors, to rely solely on schools and institutions for everything they need to learn. We must move toward an environment where education is free from time and space constraints. Thanks to AI‑powered EdTech platforms, education is now evolving in ways we once could not even imagine.”
- By Song-Eun Ma, Eduplus (ET News)
[Source - Edaily]
https://www.etnews.com/20250713000036