Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin will begin her visit to Korea today where in addition to touring Jeju and Seoul, she will attend the 7th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Education Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Jeju.

Ms Choi will speak at thematic sessions at this year’s AEMM, which is on the theme of “Bridging Educational Gaps & Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation”.

The education chief will introduce Hong Kong’s advantages as an international hub for post-secondary education, and share the developments and achievements in the city’s digital education.

Ms Choi also plans to exchange views with education ministers of the APEC economies.

Additionally, she will visit local schools to learn about Korea’s latest developments in education before concluding her tour on May 16.

During Ms Choi's absence, Under Secretary for Education Sze Chun-fai will be Acting Secretary.