π€ Recruitment for the 3rd 2026 Korean Speaking Contest for Foreigners
The Korea Times is hosting the 3rd Korean Speaking Contest for Foreigners! Show off your Korean skills, and seize the opportunity to win a total prize of 12 million KRW and an internship! π
π Contest Schedule
Application Period: February 26, 2026 ~ May 7, 2026
Winner Announcement: May 26, 2026
Awards Ceremony: June 4, 2026 (tentative)
β Eligibility
Foreigners (based on passport)
Overseas Koreans whose native language is not Korean
π Categories
Speaking: Choose between a free topic or a given topic (Select one: Long-form 2 min ~ 3 min 30 sec / Short-form 1 min or less)
Pronunciation: Create a video reading a given Korean sentence within 1 minute
π How to Apply (3 Steps)
Video Production: Film a video for the Speaking or Pronunciation category
SNS Upload: Upload publicly to designated SNS platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.
Required Hashtags: #thekoreatimes #koreanspeakingagent
Application Submission: Submit your application on the registration page via QR code
π Special Benefits
Total Prize Money: 12 million KRW (for a total of 20 winners, including the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award)
Special Perks: Provision of Korea Times Summer Internship opportunity (limited to winners) and issuance of participation certificate
For more details?
π Inquiries: 02-724-2347
π§ Email: eldorado@koreatimes.co.kr