○ Link to contest page:
https://essaycontest.koreatimes.co.kr/EssayContest_2026.html

○ Competition period and schedule

- Application period: ~ 2026.05.31 (Sun) 23:59

- Winners announced: scheduled for June 16 (Tue), individual contact with the presenter

○ Eligibility to apply

- University (graduate) students enrolled in domestic and foreign universities and graduate schools (*No regional restrictions)

- Target for recruitment: Individual

※ Essays must be written by individuals. (Team participation not allowed)

○ How to apply

- How to apply: Write an essay on the participation application form and submit it to the person in charge's e-mail (essaykoreatimes@gmail.com)

- File name form: Given Name_Surname_School_topic number.pdf Yes) Gil Dong_Hong_Koreanimes University_1.docx

○ Awards details

- 1st place: 3 million won(amount $2000)

- 2nd place: 2 million won(amount $1300)

- 3rd place: 1 million won(amount $700)