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  1. Q

    What are the award details?

    Awards will be given out as follows: 

    (subject to change depending on when the event is held)


    Grand Prize (1 person)

    1st Place (2 people)

    2nd Place (2 people)

    3rd Place (4 people) 


  2. Q

    When is the Korean Speech Contest held?

    The World Korean Language Speech Contest for Foreigners is one of the signature events hosted by Kyung Hee University IIE. It is held every year in mid-May. 


    An announcement with detailed information is posted during the Spring semester, and any interested student can 

    apply for the contest.


    ※ It will be held around September~October in 2022. Please check the notice later. 

  3. Q

    What is the purpose of the Korean Speech Contest?

    a. There is a significant need for a venue where foreigners in Korea and overseas can be recognized for their excellent Korean skills.


    b. It encourages everyone around the world who is learning Korean to be confident in their speaking and to stay motivated to keep studying Korean.


    c. The contest is a festival that all foreigners can enjoy regardless of age, educational background, hometown, or occupation. 


    d. While promoting friendship between Koreans and non-Koreans, the venue allows foreigners to develop different perspectives on Korean culture; thus, providing an opportunity for Koreans to reflect on themselves.


    e. Ultimately, it contributes to the globalization of Korea and the Korean language. 

  4. Q

    Who is eligible to apply for the contest? 

    Any foreigner that can speak Korean may apply.


    It you have previously won an award (qualified for the finals) at the Korean Speech Contest hosted by Kyung Hee University, you are not eligible.

     

    Also, a foreigner who has become a naturalized Korean cannot apply for the contest. 

  5. Q

    How do you apply for the contest?

    Please visit the Korean Speech Contest page on the IIE website. Only online registration is available. 

    - https://iie.khu.ac.kr/en/bbs/board.php?bo_table=speech_kor

    Log in and click the registration button!


    Registration is only available during the registration period. Announcements regarding this will be posted separately. 

  6. Q

    How will the competition be judged?

    The first, second, and final rounds will proceed as follows: 


    – First Round: Scripts submitted upon registration will be reviewed. 

    – Second Round: The judges review each applicant. Contestants must present their scripts and answer questions from the judges. 


    The judges also evaluate the contestants’ Korean speaking skills.


    * If you do not participate in the second round, you cannot enter the final round. 


    – Final Round: Applicants make a 3-minute-long speech before the judges and audience. The judges will announce the scoring criteria on the day of the event.

  7. Q

    How long should the speech be?

    It should be no longer than 3 minutes with between 1000 to 1500 words including spaces.

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