Welcome
Welcome Address
Youngjoo Bang
President of KAFLE
Distinguished guests, esteemed scholars, and participants,
It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome you all to the International Conference on "Human-AI Synergy in the Post-Digital Era: Empowering Future Language Education," jointly hosted by our association and Korea Association of Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning (KAMALL).
Since its founding in 1995, our association has experienced continuous growth, bringing together ten language groups — English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Korean — and achieving remarkable development. Over the years, we have emerged as a pivotal organization in the field of foreign language education. This year marks the meaningful occasion of our 30th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, we held a forum yesterday to explore the future direction of foreign language education in light of the paradigm shifts of the 21st century.
In this transformative age, where artificial intelligence reshapes every facet of our lives, the field of language education stands at a unique crossroads. The synergy between human creativity and AI-powered innovation offers us an unprecedented opportunity to rethink, redesign, and revitalize how we teach and learn languages.
Through this academic conference, we aim to engage in discussions from diverse perspectives, share the latest research, and reimagine the future of language education through interdisciplinary collaboration. This process is not intended to replace the role of humans, but rather to expand and deepen it. AI should serve as a catalyst for creating more inclusive, personalized, and meaningful learning experiences.
This conference would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of many individuals. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Organizing Chair of the KAFLE, the Program Chair and the Proceedings Chair of each language, and everyone who worked diligently to ensure the successful preparation and execution of the conference. Furthermore, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all sponsoring organizations for their generous support that made this event possible.
To all presenters, participants, and organizing members—thank you for your invaluable contributions. May this conference serve as a meaningful and productive platform for collaboration, innovation, and shared vision.
Once again, welcome, and thank you for joining us.
Welcome Address
Hea-Suk Kim
President of KAMALL
KAMALL Members, KAFLE Members, and Distinguished Researchers,
It is our great pleasure that we welcome all of you to the 2025 Joint International Conference, co-hosted by Korea Association for Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning (KAMALL) and the Korea Association of Foreign Language Education (KAFLE).
This year’s conference theme, “Human-AI Synergy in the Post-Digital Era: Empowering Future Language Education,” invites us to deeply explore how the collaborative interaction between humans and artificial intelligence can redefine and advance the future of language education in this new turning point of the post-digital era.
Education today is undergoing faster and more profound changes than ever before, driven by the rapid advancement of generative AI and cutting-edge digital technologies. These trends pose fundamental questions to both the theoretical foundations and the practical implementation of language education, while simultaneously opening new doors of possibility. As the leading association for multimedia-assisted language learning, KAMALL, together with KAFLE at the forefront of foreign language education, has organized this conference to reflect on these changes and to explore how human–AI synergy can enhance the essential values of language education.
This year’s conference will feature presentations and discussions across a wide range of languages—English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French. Through these sessions, we aim to share scholarly achievements in multilingual education and to create a forum for discussing diverse approaches being implemented in educational settings in the age of AI. In particular, we hope this event will provide a valuable opportunity to address the challenges and transformations facing foreign language education due to the spread of AI technologies, and to jointly develop educational transitions and practical strategies. We also look forward to further strengthening academic exchange and collaboration among researchers from Korea and around the world.
Finally, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Conference Chairs and the TF Committee Members for their unwavering dedication and hard work in making this conference a success despite their busy schedules. Your passion and commitment have brought this meaningful and inspiring event to life. Our sincere thanks also go to the distinguished international scholars, presenters, discussants, moderators, and all participants. Your active participation and valuable contributions have made this conference richer and more meaningful.
We hope that this conference will mark a significant step forward, opening fresh perspectives for the future of language education. We wish all of you a rewarding experience filled with productive academic exchange, meaningful discussions, and memorable moments.
Thank you.
Congratulatory Address
Yun-Soo Lim
President of Myongji University
Esteemed scholars from both home and abroad, distinguished guests,
It is with great pleasure and a profound sense of honor that we gather here at Myongji University for the 2025 International Joint Conference hosted by the Korea Association of Foreign Languages Education (KAFLE) and Korea Association of Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning (KAMALL). I would like to extend my deepest respect and gratitude to President Youngjoo Bang of KAFLE and President Hea-Suk Kim of KAMALL, as well as to all the organizing committee members who have dedicated hours to prepare for this meaningful conference. I also offer my special thanks to the scholars from around the world who have continuously dedicated themselves to academic advancement.
Since its founding in 1948, Myongji University has, based on the profound truths of Christianity, produced over 150,000 intellectuals who have become invaluable seeds for the development of both Korea and the world. In 2016, we established the "College of AI and Software Convergence" to foster creative and convergent talents with a blend of humanistic literacy and scientific and technological imagination. It is a great honor for our university, with its unique history and forward-looking vision, to have two leading language education associations and scholars from across the globe gather here to exchange knowledge and technology.
We are now entering a new era where technology and humanity coexist. The remarkable advancements in AI, in particular, are causing fundamental changes in the methods, content, and even the philosophical horizons of language education. In this tide of change, exploring how humans and AI can harmoniously collaborate to forge new paths for language education for future generations is not only timely but also of great significance. Language is a mirror of society and history, and now that AI has taken its place as a second voice and assistant, the discussions and exchange of wisdom that take place here today will lay the groundwork for a new era of language education.
I believe that the passion and dedication of everyone present will lead this conference to great success. I also hope that this event will go beyond academic exchange to foster practical cooperation and innovation, injecting great vitality into the development of language education worldwide.
Once again, I sincerely welcome everyone who has come to Myongji University, and I hope that today's gathering will serve as a strong seed for the future of language education.
Thank you.