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2026 말하기 대회 포스터

2026 말하기 대회 포스터


We are pleased to announce the 2026 King Sejong Institute Korean Speaking Contest. Please find the details below:


■ Date & Venue

  • Date & Time: April 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM

  • Venue: Korean Cultural Center in Poland

■ Eligibility

  • Current students or graduates of the King Sejong Institute.

  • Requirement: Participants whose parents do not speak Korean as their native language.

  • Note: Only those who have completed at least two courses at the King Sejong Institute or are currently enrolled are eligible. (General Korean learners are not eligible to participate.)

■ Preliminary Themes (Choose One)

  1. Korean Language in My Daily Life

  2. The Reason Why I Learn Korean

■ Presentation Length

  • 2 to 5 minutes

■ Benefits for Participants

  1. Finalists: Selected winners from each category will be offered an opportunity for a Korean language program at a university in Korea in 2027.

  2. Outstanding Learners: Regional preliminary winners will be invited to Korea for a cultural and linguistic immersion program.

  3. Prizes: Special gifts are prepared for participants ranked from 2nd to 10th place. (Please refer to the image below for details.)

■ How to Apply

  • Submission: Submit your script and presentation video via the link below by Wednesday, April 22.

  • Link: https://forms.gle/VzLaVFck3WxM3T3eA

  • Note: If there are fewer than 10 participants in the preliminary round, recommendations for the invitation to Korea cannot be made.

■ Evaluation Criteria

  • Diversity/Content: 30 pts

  • Fluency: 30 pts

  • Accuracy: 20 pts

  • Pronunciation: 10 pts

  • Interaction & Communication: 10 pts

  • Note: A Q&A session with the judges may follow the presentation.


We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!