Yonsei writing and video contest: enter by 15 November (제2회 연세국제창작공모전)

Yonsei University's contest for young writers and video makers, with 20.5 million won in prizes for 41 winners. Foreigners enter in the International section.

Categories

• Essay on the power of literature: in Korean, 2 to 3 A4 pages.
• Book review of Han Kang's "Greek Lessons" (희랍어시간): in Korean, 3 to 4 pages.
• Short video, 60 to 90 seconds, inspired by Han Kang: any language, but Korean subtitles and a Korean description are required.

Good to know

• Free. Born between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 2011. One entry per category.
• Submit on the contest website, 9 to 15 November, 23:59.
• Top prize 3 million won. Essay and book review prizes are split between domestic and international entrants.
• Winners announced 23 November; awards on 2 December at Yonsei.

Official page

• Yonsei Nobel Week contest

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Source: Yonsei University contest site and poster. Checked 6 November 2026.

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