What do Korea and the Korean people look like to our neighbors across the global community? What do you think about the nation's image?

Some of you might have in your mind a certain image of this country through firsthand contact. Perhaps you visited or lived in Korea for some time. Others might have gotten a certain impression of Korea through pop music or soap operas, or by having heard from their family members or friends.

A special contest now welcomes any of you to freely share with us your thoughts about Korea and its people. Please submit your entries at the official website for the competition (www.k-playground.kr). Entries should fall into one of three categories: photographs, drawings or videos. Capture the essence and soul of Korea and the Korean people as seen through your eyes. Winners will be able to win an assortment of prizes.



We hope you will all participate in this event.

The “DNA of the Republic of Korea” contest

ㅇ Application period: Friday May 1 to Tuesday June 30
ㅇ Content: pictures, drawings, video clips that have the image of anything “Korean,” such as the Korean people, items of Korean cultural heritage, acts showing the national spirit, nature and mountains, peoples' lifestyle, pop culture icons, et cetera
ㅇ Requirements: any person, regardless of nationality, age or sex
ㅇ Prizes

ㅇ How to apply: online application via www.k-playground.kr
ㅇ Announcement of results: Friday July 24, 2015

※ For more information, please visit the competition's official website (www.k-playground.kr), Facebook profile (www.facebook.com/koreadna) or Twitter feed (twitter.com/korea_dna).