The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Hon.Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has arrived in Seoul, South Korea, today, Monday, 20th April 2026, accompanied by her delegation.

The delegation is expected to travel to Daegu to participate in the Saemaul Undong Training Programme, hosted by Yeungnam University, scheduled to take place from April 20 to April 25, 2026.

As part of the programme, the Minister will deliver a keynote address on the theme: “The Saemaul Undong Programme to Boost University Education and Economic Development in Sierra Leone.”

She will also present a comprehensive overview of the proposed educational cooperation between Sierra Leone and South Korea. 

This initiative draws on Korea’s Saemaul Undong development model and includes plans to train Sierra Leonean students to contribute to national growth and development.

During the visit, the Minister is expected to engage with her counterparts to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the education sector.

The Minister is accompanied by:

Mr. Mohamed Sheick Kargbo – Permanent Secretary

Mr. Idrissa Sannoh – Acting Director

Ms. Mahawa Kabba – Lecturer

Mr. Joe Diawo – Senior Lecturer

Receiving the Minister and her delegation at the airport were:

Ambassador Paul Sobba Massaquoi

Rachel Kanu – Head of Chancery

Musu Martha Langley – First Secretary

Michaella Bonnie – Information Officer

The Saemaul Undong Training Programme, aimed at enhancing university education and economic development in Sierra Leone, runs from April 20 to April 25, 2026, in the Republic of Korea.

Stay tuned for more updates.