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We are pleased to announce the Call for Essays of the Understanding Korea Contest 2021. Please note the following guidelines. The Center for International Affair at AKS is the home of the Understanding Korea Project, which seeks to correct inaccurate information on and improve contents about Korea in International textbooks.

Essay Themes	● International Images of Korea
	- Images of Korea in international instructional materials (Internation textbooks, Internet sites, etc.)     - Proposals on how to improve the image of Korea   ● Improvements using Understanding Korea Materials     - Improvements using Understanding Korea materials and suggestions for developing new materials
Eligibility	Foreigners, Koreans living abroad
Submission	Through the official website of the Academy of Korean Studies
	- Language: Korean or English   - Essay Length: About 3 pages in A4 format   ※ Download the application form from information bulletins on the Center's website and submit.      (Only the official form will be accepted.)   ※ Applications can be submitted using either Theme 1 or Theme 2 or both.
Prizes	● Grand Prize: 2 (Awarded by the Minister (MOFA & MOE) Prize worth 1,000,000 won)
	● Excellence Prize: 4 (Awarded by AKS President Prize worth 400,000 won)   ● Participation Prize: 6 (Awarded by the Center Director Prize worth 200,000 won)
Application Period	June 1 - July 31, 2021, 18:00
	※ Applications arrived after the deadline (Korea Standard Time) will not be received..
Announcement	September 15, 2021
	※ The result of the contest will be posted on the Center's website and all winners will be       notified individually.
Contact	The Center for International Affairs, Division of Understanding Korea Project
	- Email: highspirit@aks.ac.kr   ※ All inquiries about the contest must be made by email.