Call for Proposals: Understanding Korea Contest 2026
- Teaching and Learning Materials & Educational Content -
The Center for International Affairs at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) carries out the 'Understanding Korea Project,' which aims to improve and expand Korea-related content in foreign textbooks. For 2026, we are looking for high-quality teaching and learning materials that can be immediately utilized in classrooms worldwide. We are excited to review your submissions and welcome your ideas.
1. Contest Theme
- “Korea Reaching Classrooms Worldwide: Accurately Understanding, Accurately Teaching”
- Development of Teaching and Learning Materials on Korea-Related Topics (History, Culture, Society, Economy, etc.)
2. Submission Categories
| Category |
Details |
| Lesson Plan and Worksheet for Understanding Korea |
◎ Theme: Any topic related to Korea
- Must be a lesson plan (one or more sessions) aligned with the local curriculum of selected educational material’s country
- Must include accompanying student worksheet(s)
- Must include clear and concrete learning objectives, teaching procedures, and evaluation methods ready for immediate use in classroom |
| Visual Educational Content |
◎ Theme: Any topic related to Korea
- Visual materials (charts, diagrams, and infographic slides (“Card News”, etc.) illustrating Korean history, culture, or statistics
- Standalone resources such as textbook illustrations, educational posters, or lesson summaries.
- Submissions may be created by using various digital tools (generative AI, etc.) |
- ※ Applicants may submit entries in both the “Lesson Plan and Worksheet” and “Visual Educational Content” categories.
- ※ For detailed information, refer to the AKS website and the official Contest Guidelines (PDF).
3. Eligibility
- Open to Foreign Nationals and Overseas Koreans (university-level and above, general public welcome)
4. Prizes
| Rank |
No. of Winners |
Award Title |
Cash Prize |
| Grand Prize |
2 |
Minister of Education Award
Minister of Foreign Affairs Award |
KRW 800,000 each |
| Excellence Prize |
4 |
President of the Academy of Korean Studies Award |
KRW 500,000 each |
| Participation Prize |
6 |
Director of the Center for International Affairs Award |
KRW 250,000 each |
※ Cash prizes are subject to local tax deductions in accordance with relevant laws
5. Timeline and Submission Guidelines
- Submission Period: June 1 (Mon) – July 31 (Fri), 2026, by 18:00 (KST)
- Submission Languages: Korean or English
- Submission Method: Email to highspirit@aks.ac.kr
6. Announcement of Results
- Date: September 30, 2026 (Wed) Tentative
- Results will be posted on the Academy of Korean Studies website, and winners will be notified individually via email
7. Contact
- Organizer: Center for International Affairs (Division of Understanding Korea Project), The Academy of Korean Studies
- E-mail: highspirit@aks.ac.kr
※ Please direct all inquiries to the email address above
*** (Korean) Contest Guidelines(=> Link to the Webpage)
|
