If you are passionate about the Korean language and fascinated by Korean culture, the 3rd Korean Language Speaking Contest offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your speaking skills on an international platform. Organized by The Korea Times, this competition aims to recognize non-Korean nationals who have a strong interest in the Korean language and culture.
The contest encourages participants from around the world to engage with Korean culture while demonstrating their language skills through creative video submissions.
About the Contest
The 3rd Korean Language Speaking Contest is designed to celebrate global interest in the Korean language and promote cultural exchange. As part of its mission, The Korea Times aims to expand the global presence of Korean language, culture, and Korea’s influence worldwide.
Participants will create and submit short videos demonstrating their Korean speaking ability, creativity, and cultural understanding.
Categories
Participants can choose from two exciting categories depending on their interests and strengths.
1. Speaking Category
In this category, participants create a video presentation in Korean.
Topic Options
-
Free Topic: Daily life, hobbies, personal experiences, impressions, parodies, or creative storytelling
-
Suggested Topic: “What is my favorite K-?”
The “K-” theme refers to any element connected to Korean culture, such as:
-
K-pop
-
Korean dramas and films
-
Literature and traditional culture
-
Beauty and lifestyle
-
Korean cuisine
-
Cities and tourist destinations
-
Television programs and idols
Video Length Options
-
Long-form: 2 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds
-
Short-form: Up to 1 minute
Participants are encouraged to use creative formats to make their videos engaging.
2. Pronunciation Challenge
For the Korean Pronunciation Challenge, participants must choose one of the provided Korean tongue twisters and record themselves reading it clearly within 1 minute.
Applicants participating in the Speaking category are also allowed to join the Pronunciation challenge.
How to Apply
Participating in the contest involves three simple steps.
Step 1: Choose Your Category
Select either:
-
Speaking Category
-
Pronunciation Challenge
Prepare your video according to the guidelines.
Step 2: Upload Your Video
Upload your video publicly on one of the following platforms:
-
YouTube
-
TikTok
-
Instagram
-
Facebook
-
Bilibili
Make sure to include the required hashtags in the title or description:
#thekoreatimes
#koreanspeakingagent
Step 3: Submit the Application
Complete the official online application form and submit your entry before the deadline.
Participants can edit or resubmit their applications during the application period.
Eligibility
The contest is open to participants from around the world.
Eligible participants include:
-
Foreign nationals
-
Overseas Koreans who are not native Korean speakers
This makes the competition accessible to anyone interested in learning and promoting the Korean language.
Benefits for Participants
Participants will receive several benefits for taking part in the contest.
Internship Opportunity
One winner who is currently studying at a university or graduate school in Korea will receive a summer internship opportunity at The Korea Times.
Certificate of Participation
Applicants who submit an entry may request a certificate of participation, recognizing their involvement in the competition.
Contest Schedule
Participants should keep track of the following important dates.
📅 Application Period: February 26 – May 7
📢 Announcement of Winners: May 26
🏆 Awards Ceremony: June 4 (tentative)
The winners will be officially announced in:
-
The Korea Times (print and online editions)
-
The Korean Speaking Agent YouTube channel
This blog aims to provide uptodate information on various competitions for Indian students 
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for leaving your comment. Your comment will appear here after moderated by the administrator. Only comments having proper names of the person with a genuine content will be considered for publishing.