Over 200 students from the University of Liberia (UL) have benefited from a one-day Knowledge Sharing Workshop organized by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Alumni Association of Liberia. The initiative aims to prepare young Liberians for global career and academic opportunities, particularly in South Korea.
The workshop, held at the University of Liberia main campus, focused on key topics such as Digital Capital Market and Illicit Drug Trafficking, Abuse, and Effects.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Frederick Krah, President of the KOICA Alumni Association of Liberia, underscored the importance of the event, saying it helps to bridge the knowledge gap between students in Liberia and those exposed to advanced learning environments in South Korea.
“We are Liberians who studied in South Korea through KOICA scholarships, and our goal is to share those experiences with students here,” Krah explained. “This is our third knowledge-sharing program — the first was in 2023, the second in 2024, and this one in 2025. Each year, we reach more students and expand our impact.”
Facilitators at the event included professionals from the Ministries of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, and Health, as well as the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). They shared insights on how skills learned abroad can contribute to national development upon return.
Krah disclosed that the association plans to expand the program to other universities across Liberia beginning in 2026. He noted that current Liberian students studying in South Korea will automatically become members of the association upon graduation, ensuring continuity and growth of the initiative.
“Our long-term goal is to increase the number of Liberians benefiting from KOICA scholarships,” Krah said. “While Nigeria sends about 40 to 60 students annually, Liberia currently sends only about four to six. If we can reach 20 to 50 students in the next ten years, that would be a major achievement.”
Participants described the workshop as eye-opening and inspiring, pledging to make maximum use of the knowledge gained. Many expressed renewed motivation to apply for international scholarship opportunities, viewing KOICA as a gateway to academic and professional advancement.
The KOICA Alumni Association of Liberia continues to play a pivotal role in connecting education, experience, and opportunity, with the ultimate aim of empowering Liberian youth to contribute meaningfully to national development.
