Description
We are delighted to introduce the Essay Contest by South Korean Govt. organized by Embassy of South Korea Islamabad. Read the following instructions carefully. The Understanding Korea Project is based at AKS’s Center for International Affairs, and it aims to clarify false information about Korea and enhance material on Korea in international curricula.
 Essay Themes
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Themes |
Detail |
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International Images of Korea |
–Images of Korea in educational materials from across the world (International textbooks, Internet sites, etc.) – Suggestions for ways to enhance Korea’s image |
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Improvements using Understanding Korea Materials |
– Developments to the resources used in Understanding Korea, as well as proposals for additional materials |
Eligibility for Essay Contest by South Korean Govt. in Islamabad:
- Any person other than Koreans residing in Korea
Submission :
- From the official webpage of the Academy of Korean Studies
Language Requirement: Korean or English
Essay Length: 3 pages in A4 format - Get 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).
– Webpage: https://www.aks.ac.kr/ikorea/english/ - Â Applications can be submitted using either Theme 1, Theme 2, or both.
Prizes
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Title |
Number of winners |
Prizes |
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Grand Prize |
2 |
Awarded by the Ministers (MOFA & MOE) Prize worth 1,000,000 won |
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Excellence Prize |
4 |
Awarded by AKS President Prize worth 400,000 won |
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Participation Prize |
6 |
Awarded by the Center Director Prize worth 200,000 won |
Application Deadline for Essay Contest by South Korean Govt. in Islamabad: June 1st – July 31, 2021, 18:00
- Applications arrived after the deadline (Korea Standard Time) will not be accepted.
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 Winners Announcement : September 25, 2020
- The result of the contest will be posted on the Center’s website.
​ Contact : The Center for International Affairs of the Academy of Korean Studies
â—‹ E-mail:Â [email protected]
※ All inquiries about the contest must be made by e-mail.