The 16th Annual National Korean Language Writing Contest will be held on October 8th at Yonsei's outdoor amphitheater. With the purposes of encouraging foreigners to learn the Korean language as well as celebrating the 561st observation of Korean Alphabet Proclamation Day, around 1,500 participants are expected to participate.
This contest will be divided into two categories - poetry and essay. Awards will be given to 25 winners. Among them, the First-prize winner will receive 700,000 Won and certificate and trophy by Ministry of Culture and Tourism. All participants will be offered lunch and door prizes will be given to about 50 participants before the award ceremony.
Dr. Moon-Gyoo Choi, Director of ILRE mentioned "We expect all participants to show their improving ability through this contest." Those interested in this contest are required to submit application forms by email (yskli2@yonsei.ac.kr) or fax (02-393-4599).


Download the application form