Are you a student with a passion for writing, culture, and international connections? The Korea Centre, in collaboration with the UniKorea Foundation, invites students across India to participate in the much-anticipated Essay Competition 2025. This is more than just a writing contest—it's a celebration of the growing cultural and intellectual exchange between India and Korea.
Whether you're a K-pop enthusiast or a policy enthusiast, this competition offers a platform to share your voice, your vision, and your ideas on how Korea inspires change—personally and nationally.
📚 Categories & Themes📝 Category 1: School Students (Ages 14–18)
Theme: “The Korean Wave: How Korea Inspires You”
Let your love for Korean music, dramas, films, and fashion take center stage! Share how Hallyu—the Korean Wave—has impacted your thinking, creativity, and values. Has BTS inspired you to chase your dreams? Has a Korean drama opened your eyes to global issues? Tell your story and highlight how culture can foster unity and global citizenship.
Word Limit: 1500 words
📖 Category 2: Undergraduate/Postgraduate Students (Ages 18–24)
Theme: “Bridging Cultures and Ideas: What Can India Learn from Korea?”
Explore how Korea's journey from post-war poverty to a global leader in technology and culture offers valuable lessons for India. From innovation in manufacturing to the magic of soft power, share how India can adapt Korea’s strategies to shape its own powerful future.
Word Limit: 2500 words
🏆 Prizes
Category 1 (14–18 years):
🥇 1st Prize: ₹15,000
🥈 2nd Prize: ₹10,000
🥉 3rd Prize: ₹5,000
Category 2 (18–24 years):
🥇 1st Prize: ₹20,000
🥈 2nd Prize: ₹15,000
🥉 3rd Prize: ₹10,000
📌 Submission Guidelines
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Language: English only
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Deadline: June 30, 2025
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Submission Mode: Upload on the Korea Centre Website (submission link available May–June 2025)
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Format:
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Typed in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
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Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
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Standard margins
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Important:
❗ Essays must be original and solely written by the participant.
❗ No plagiarism or AI-generated content is allowed.
❗ Participants must submit valid proof of enrollment.
🖊️ Deadline: June 30, 2025
🌐 Visit the Korea Centre Website to submit your entry.
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