Accra:A group of Azerbaijani school students presented their cybersecurity project, ‘Kumiho Hunters,’ at the Embassy of South Korea in Azerbaijan. This initiative, aimed at primary school children, focuses on recognizing online risks and fostering safer digital habits through interactive and age-appropriate learning activities.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the project has already been implemented in 18 primary schools across Azerbaijan, with plans to expand its reach in the coming year. The students use storytelling alongside practical examples to teach children how to identify suspicious messages, safeguard personal information, and know when to seek help from a trusted adult.
The ‘Kumiho Hunters’ initiative addresses real-life digital scenarios that children may face, such as receiving messages from strangers during online gaming, being asked for personal details, or requests for a parent’s bank card information. Children are taught to pause before responding, avoid sharing sensitive data, and report any uncomfortable interactions to a parent or trusted adult.
The project’s name is inspired by the Kumiho, a mythical creature from Korean folklore, reflecting the team’s admiration for Korea’s storytelling traditions and cultural influence. The students are committed to explaining this cultural reference clearly and respectfully to young audiences as the project expands.
The initiative was developed by Nihal Alakbarova, Habib Ramazanzade, Ilyas Taghiyev, Nijat Shikhaliyev, Fatima Ismayilzada, Firangiz Ahmadova, Kimya Aliyeva, Leyli Dadashova, Narmin Alizada, and Zahra Nasibli. The students expressed gratitude to the Embassy of South Korea for its warm reception and the opportunity to present their work, valuing the experience to engage with Korean culture through respectful dialogue.