2012 Korean Language Writing Contest For Non-Korean Nationals ($500 top prize | US)

27 September 2012
2012 Korean Language Writing Contest For Non-Korean Nationals ($500 top prize | US)
Deadline: 5 October 2012

On October 13, 2012, in tribute to the 566 years since King Sejong’s creation of the Korean language, we will be holding a writing contest for non-Korean individuals in order to further spread the excellence of Korea’s proud culture and language to those non-Koreans who study Korean. The Second Annual Korean Language Writing Contest for Non-Korean Nationals is intended for individuals residing in the four states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania and will be judged solely based on essay writing.

This contest will award certificates and prize money for 1 grand prize, 1 first-place, 1 second-place, 1 third-place, and 5 honorable mentions. Furthermore, we will provide lunch for each and every contestant. To apply, complete the application form and email it to leeklc@hotmail.com, fax it to 212-563-5763, or mail it to the address on the letterhead.
  • Hosted by The Korean Culture Research, Inc.
  • Sponsored by Korean Education Center, Korean Cultural Service of New York
  • Time: Saturday 13th October 2012, 10 AM.
  • Location: The Korean Cultural Center of New York
  • 460 Park Ave., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10022
GOAL: To celebrate the 566th anniversary of King Sejong’s creation of the Korean language and to further spread the excellence of Korea’s proud culture and language to non-Koreans who study Korean.

REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION: Participants must be college students, university students, or residents in the four states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut.

TOPIC OF WRITING: The topic will be announced at the time of the contest, and the style of writing will be the essay form.

APPLICATION: Complete an application form and email it to leeklc@hotmail.com, fax it to 212-563-6707, or mail it to the address on the letterhead.

AWARDS:
  • Grand Prize—Certificate and $500
  • 1st Place—Certificate and $400
  • 2nd Place—Certificate and $300
  • 3rd Place—Certificate and $200
  • Honorable Mentions—Certificate and $100
Download: application form

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: leeklc@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.koreanculture.org
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