{
  "id": 8182662,
  "title": "Education a vital investment in future for Uzbekistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/education-a-vital-investment-in-future-for-uzbekistan-8182662",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260921/education-a-vital-investment-in-future-for-uzbekistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Education is seen as a crucial investment for Uzbekistan's future, according to cooperation between the country and Korea. The development of human capital and preparation of the next generation for an ever-changing world are key focuses. Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's leadership, Uzbekistan has undertaken significant reforms to elevate the quality of education.\n\nThese reforms aim to align curricula and teaching methods with international standards, raising the status and role of teachers in society. A prime objective is to modernize the educational content while maintaining national values and incorporating international insights. This is achieved through a competency-based approach, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and practical skills.\n\nThe ultimate aim is to ensure universal access to quality education for every child, enabling them to become skilled and competitive individuals. This transformation extends beyond textbook updates or school infrastructure improvements. It implicates reshaping the entire education system to cater to the demands of a swiftly evolving world. The reforms are being executed by the Ministry.",
  "summary": "Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Korea plays a key role in developing human capital and preparing the next generation for a changing world. In recent years, under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has undertaken major reforms to improve the quality of education, bring curricula and teaching methods closer to international standards and strengthen the role and status of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Education a vital investment in future for Uzbekistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/education-a-vital-investment-in-future-for-uzbekistan",
        "published": "2026-09-18T05:42:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}