The Korean Cultural Center UAE is thrilled to host the ‘2025 KCC King Sejong Institute Korean Speaking Contest', a unique opportunity for you to immerse yourself in Korea's rich culture and language.

⑴ Topic ※ choose one of the two options

∎"My Favorite Korean Expression and Why"

∎ "The Most Memorable Sejong Institute Class"  

⑵ Eligibility

■ Must be a current or former Sejong Institute student

■ Parents must not be native Korean speakers.

  *No one under the age of 18 years old is allowed to apply (An ID card must be submitted.).

※ Note

 - The previous winners of first place in the speech contest are not allowed to participate in the speech contest.

   * However, 2nd and 3rd place winners can participate.

   * UAE Korean Speech Contest winners can participate in this speaking contest (excluding the 2024 winner of first place).

⑶ Prizes

∎ 1st Place: A trip to Korea to attend the Excellent Learner Training Program,  A Sejong Institute course voucher (worth AED 200)

∎ 2nd Place: A Sejong Institute course voucher (worth 200 AED)

∎ 3rd Place: A Sejong Institute course voucher (worth 100 AED)

   * A certificate will be provided for all the finalists.

   * Prizes are subject to change without any notice.

⑷ Application (Preliminary Round)

∎ Period: April 21, 2025 (Friday) to May 18 2025 (Monday)

∎ How To Apply

  - Please send all the required documents and files to korean.kccuae@gmail.com

   * The e-mail subject line should be: Speech_[Name]_[Mobile number]

⑸︎ Competition Date

∎ Competition : May 28, 2025 (Wed) at 18:00. (All participants are requested to arrive by 17:40.)

※ Required Participant Documents

1. Certificate of KCC UAE King Sejong Institute (Copy) or evidence of enrollment

2. Copy of Your Emirates ID

3. Final Script in Korean (3~4 minutes, no more than 4 minutes/script form attached)

4. Voice Record File in Korean (No more than 2 minutes/ MP3 format only)

  * The Voice Record file must include all of the following:

   -A Self-Introduction

   -Your Reason for Participation

   -A Brief Introduction of Your Chosen Topic

(6)  Announcement of Finalists

∎ The results of the preliminary round will be sent by email.

   - Further directions for a final round will be sent to finalists of each contest by email.

(7) Contact

∎ korean.kccuae@gmail.com

  * Only email inquiries will be answered.

※ The Korean Cultural Center may use the videos and photos of the Speaking Contest in such a way as broadcasting, transmission, etc., to operate and promote the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE.