CFP: THE UNDERSTANDING KOREA CONTEST 2023

“The Understanding Korea”

Contest 2023

1. Essay topics

• International Images of Korea

• Images of Korea as presented in international instruction materials (international textbooks, internet sites, etc.)

• Proposals on how to improve the image of Korea

• Notable Applications of using Understanding Korea Materials

o Notable Applications of using Understanding Korea materials and proposals for new materials.

* Understanding Korea materials published by AKS are available here.

2. Eligibility: Foreigners, Koreans living abroad

3. Submission: Submit via the official website of the Academy of Korean Studies

• Language: Korean or English

• Essay Length: Approximately 3 pages in A4 format

* Download the application form from “Notice” on the Academy of Korean Studies website or the Center of International Affairs website, complete the provided application form and submit accordingly. Incomplete or incorrect submissions may be disqualified.

* Applications can be submitted using either Topic 1, Topic 2, or both.

4. Prizes

• Gran Prize:

• Number of Awardees: 2

• Award:

• § Award certificate presented by the Ministers of MOFA and MOE

• § Merchandise valued at 600,000 KRW

• Excellence Prize:

• Number of Awardees: 4

• Award:

• § Award certificate presented by the President of AKS

• § Merchandise valued at 400,000 KRW

• Encouragement Prize:

• Number of Awardees: 6

• Award:

• § Award certificate presented by the Director of the Center of International Affairs, AKS

• § Merchandise valued at 200,000 KRW

* The awardee is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

5. Application Period: June 1 - July 31, 2023, 18:00

* Applications submitted after the deadline (Korea Standard Time) will not be considered for evaluation.

6. Announcement of winners: September 25, 2023 (scheduled)

* The result of the contest will be posted on the Center's website and all winners will be notified individually.

7. Contact: The Center of International Affairs of the Academy of Korean Studies

Email: highspirit@aks.ac.kr

* For any inquiries regarding the contest, please direct your questions exclusively via email.

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