The Understanding Korea 2019 Contest Call for Essays

1. Essay Themes

<International Images of Korea>

- Images of Korea in international instructional materials (International textbooks, Internet sites, etc.)

- Proposals on how to improve the image of Korea

<Improvements using Understanding Korea Materials>

- Improvements using Understanding Korea materials and suggestions for developing new materials

※ Website on winners of 2013-2015, 2018 competition:

(https://intl.ikorea.ac.kr:40666/korean/viewforum.php?f=201)

※ Understanding Korea materials published by AKS can be requested for the purpose of this contest. Available at the site below.

(CEFIA Website: http://www.ikorea.ac.kr/english/ → Understanding Korea materials, Publications)

2. Eligibility : Any person except Koreans living in the Korea

3. Submission : Fill out the application form and submit by e-mail to highspirit@aks.ac.kr.

○ Language: Korean or English

○ Essay Length: About 3 pages in A4 format

※ Download the application form from information bulletins on the Academy of Korean Studies website or Center for International Affairs website and submit (only the official form will be accepted). - Website: http://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/, http://www.ikorea.ac.kr/english/

※ Submitted essays will not be returned, and CEFIA will obtain the copyright.

※ Applications can be submitted using either Theme 1, Theme 2, or both.

4. Application Period : June 1 - July 31, 2019

※ Submissions after the deadline will not be accepted.

5. Announcement of winners : September 20, 2019

※ The result of the contest will be posted on the Center's website,

(http://www.ikorea.ac.kr/english/) and all winners will be notified individually.

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

○ Email: highspirit@aks.ac.kr

○ Tel: +82-31-739-9731, 9725 / Fax: +82-31-739-9726

※ All inquiries about the contest must be made by email.