Avolingo Launches in Korea, Bringing Personalized AI-Powered Education to All

Seoul, South Korea — Edtech startup AvoLabs has officially launched its flagship platform Avolingo in South Korea, introducing a new model for personalized language learning powered by artificial intelligence. Founded by Turkish entrepreneur Alican, AvoLabs aims to bridge the global education gap with inclusive, culturally-aware, and highly adaptive learning experiences.

“Technology shouldn’t replace education — it should enrich it,” said Alican. “Traditional systems try to fit every student into the same mold. We believe real learning happens when education is tailored to each individual’s strengths and interests.”

At the core of Avolingo is a conversational, avatar-based AI tutor that adjusts to each learner’s level, interests, and linguistic background. The platform is designed not only for students but also for overburdened teachers. AvoLingo Tools, a companion suite of AI-powered classroom solutions, automates lesson planning, personalized feedback, and student performance analysis — saving teachers up to 95% of their time.

The platform supports multiple languages and customizes lessons based on each user’s native language and cultural context. A Korean learner, for instance, receives a different path from a Turkish learner, allowing for more intuitive and efficient acquisition. Beyond pedagogy, AvoLabs is tackling inequality in education. “Access to high-quality education shouldn’t depend on income,” Alican emphasized. “With AI, we can break down the cost and time barriers that have kept millions from reaching their full potential.”

Korea serves as AvoLabs’ launchpad into the Asian market. After entering the country in 2022, Alican participated in the Foreign Startup Support Program sponsored by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and KISED. This led to a fully localized version of the platform and partnerships with over 50 pilot institutions. The company officially launched Avolingo at a demo event held at the GSC headquarters in Gangnam on May 7, 2025.

“Korea is a challenging yet rewarding market for foreign founders,” Alican shared. “You need to adapt quickly, but the support, mentorship, and learning opportunities are unmatched.”

Looking ahead, AvoLabs is preparing to expand across Vietnam, Singapore, and Japan. Future offerings include an AI model capable of detecting early signs of emotional stress in students, as well as a hybrid online training platform for corporate language education.

“Perseverance, self-awareness, and dedication — these are the values I learned in Korea,” Alican concluded. “They will be the foundation of every step we take toward global education reform.”

Website: https://www.avo-lingo.com/