Korean Tech Firms Expand AI Solutions in Public Education
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing South Korea’s public education landscape. Major tech players are developing AI-driven tools and partnering with schools and edtech startups to enhance learning and administrative processes.
Naver’s Whale UBT Streamlines Test Management
In April 2025, Naver introduced Whale UBT, a digital support system integrated into Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education's platform, Gwangju AI-ON. Whale UBT centralizes the management of various tests, including diagnostic and unit assessments, on a single platform. It offers access to a database of approximately 400,000 questions from four educational publishers, allowing teachers to create customized tests suited to students' proficiency levels. The system also includes automatic grading, reducing teachers’ administrative load.
Naver plans to extend Whale UBT’s reach to other regional education offices, reflecting a growing trend to standardize AI tools in public education.
AI Tools Gain Traction Beyond Private Education
While AI platforms initially saw faster adoption in private education due to fewer entry restrictions, their use in public schools is quickly expanding. Early implementation often depended on individual teachers' choices, but now entire schools and districts are adopting these solutions.
These AI tools have evolved beyond basic answer checking. They can analyze step-by-step responses to descriptive questions, improving feedback quality and learning outcomes.
Math King Personalizes Learning and Reporting
Edtech startup Turing Co.’s platform, Math King, is an example of AI enhancing math education. After signing an agreement with the Korea Association of Future Education Study in February 2025, Turing is promoting Math King’s adoption in Korean schools.
Math King generates personalized problem sets for each student in seconds and evaluates descriptive homework answers. It automatically produces consultation reports for parents and suggests future learning paths.
“Using Math King in advanced classes has removed the hassle of creating customized problems,” said Park Jun-hyung, a teacher at Gyeonggu High School. “Now, I can handle nearly twice as many students effectively.”
Reducing Teachers’ Administrative Burden with AI
AI also supports teachers by automating administrative tasks like student record writing. While many educators have informally used tools like ChatGPT, new AI solutions offer better security and convenience.
For example, edtech startup Elements launched Inline AI in April, a system designed specifically for student record management. It utilizes a local Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system that keeps data secure and updates records automatically based on inputs from teachers and students.
AI Education Market Set to Grow Significantly
The AI education sector is on an upward trajectory. Market research firm Straits Research projects the global AI education market to expand from $4.43 billion in 2024 to $72.45 billion by 2033.
This growth suggests that AI adoption in public education will continue to increase, improving both teaching efficiency and student learning experiences.
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