Abstract

This article examines the development of public education in Northern Kazakhstan from 1938 until the late 1980s., focusing on the role of the Korean diaspora. Following their deportation and subsequent adaptation, Koreans became actively involved in the region’s educational system.

Before deportation, many Koreans had studied in educational institutions in the Far Eastern region or the RSFSR. After resettlement in Northern Kazakhstan, they continued their education in higher educational institutions of regional centers, particularly at the Kostanay Teachers’ Institute, and later worked as teachers in urban and rural schools. Population growth and the evacuation of civilians, especially children, during the war significantly increased the demand for teaching staff.

Over time, Koreans established themselves as qualified and innovative educators, contributing to the education of several generations. Through sustained professional effort, they gained recognition as respected members of society; among them were Honored Teachers of the Republic of Kazakhstan and prominent scholars in the field of education.