Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland

Call for Essays The Understanding Korea Contest 2024

We are pleased to announce the Call for Essays for the Understanding Korea Contest 2024.

Please review the guidelines outlined below and ensure to adhere them when submitting your essay.

Hosted by the Center for International Affair at AKS, the Understanding Korea Project aims to rectify misconceptions and enhance the quality of content about Korea in international textbooks.

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

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

Eligibility :   Foreigners, Koreans living abroad

Submission

  Submit via the official website of the Academy of Korean Studies

    - Language : Korean or English

    - Essay Length : Approximately 3 pages in A4 format

Prizes

  Grand Prize |2|

    - Award certificate presented by the Ministers of MOFA and MOE,Merchandise valued at 600,000 KRW

  Excellence Prize |4|

    - Award certificate presented by the President of AKS,Merchandise valued at 400,000 KRW

  Encouragement Prize |6|

    - Award certificate presented by the Director of the Center of International Affairs, AKS Merchandise valued at 200,000 KRW

Application Period : June 1 - July 31, 2024, 18:00

Announcement of winners : September 25, 2024

Contact

  The Center for International Affairs of the Academy of Korean Studies

    - E-mail : highspirit@aks.ac.kr