The Korea Times
The King Sejong Institute Foundation, tasked with promoting Korean language and culture abroad, will host preliminary rounds for two international competitions through June, the state-run organization said Thursday. The initiative coincides with the May 15 birthday of King Sejong, the 15th-century monarch credited with the creation of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet. The 2026 King Sejong Institute Korean Language Speaking and Writing Competition, now entering its 17th year, will challenge participants to articulate their motivations for learning the language and its practical role in their daily lives. In an expansion of its outreach, the foundation has also inaugurated the 2026 King Sejong Institute Korean Culture Competition. This new program invites students to showcase talents in three specific categories: pop dance, traditional music and traditional dance. Applications for both individual and group entries are being coordinated through local institutes worldwide. Beyond the internal prestige of the awards, the competitions serve as a primary pipeline for the foundation’s broader edu
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