재외한국문화원 Overseas Korean Cultural Center

Division Open Division: University students, tertiary students & public members (non-students) Secondary Student Division: F1-F6 students Topic (Choose 1 from the following topics) Open Division  (4-5mins speech, minimum 4mins) Secondary Student Division (2mins speech) 1）내가 가장 좋아하는 한국어 표현과 이유 2）가장 인상 깊었던 세종학당 수업 1）내가  한국어를 배우는 이유와 계기  2）내가 "OO"좋아하는 이유       *(예) 내가 방탄소년단을 좋아하는 이유       *(예) 내가 한국을 좋아하는 이유 Eligibility - Contestant & his/her parents are non-Korean - Hong Kong residents who have never lived in Korea for more than 2 years  Schedule -   Application Deadline: 8th JUNE (SUN) HKT 23:59 -Announcement of applicants successfully admitted to the Grand Final: on or before 18th JUNE (WED) via email -Grand Final: 28th JUNE (SAT) / HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus, 66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong *A 10-15mins special session, 'introducing King Sejong Institute Foundation,' will be held before the commencement of the Grand Final. All finalists are required to participate   Application Method Please submit as follows to koreanlanguage@kcchk.kr on or before 8th JUNE (SUN) 1. Completed application form 2. Recording file of speech (MP3/ MP4/ M4A file)  3. Written script  *The Application Form & Script template can be found in the attached file' below  ※ Please name the email subject as [The 9th Korean Consul General Cup Speech Contest: (English Full Name)/Secondary or Open Division]  ※ Please name the files: ※ Application Form_English Full Name ※ Script_English Full Name ※ Recording_English Full Name   Winner Benefits [Open Division] First Prize (1 person) - Cash Prize HKD 5,000 & Certificate - eligibility to participate in Korean cultural training program held in Korea  organized by King Sejong Institute Foundation (2025.10.14~10.20)** Second Prize (1 person) - Cash Prize HKD 3,000 & Certificate - Hong Kong-Korea round trip ticket*1  Third Prize (1 person) Cash Prize HKD 2,000 & Certificate - Hong Kong-Korea round trip ticket*1  Fourth Prize (1 person) Cash Prize HKD 1,000 & Certificate - Hong Kong-Korea round trip ticket*1 **The host institution, King Sejong Institute Foundation, will be responsible for flight, accommodation, meals, and other fees related to the cultural training program held in Korea. The training program schedule is fixed. Participants are NOT allowed to extend their stay in Korea for travel or other personal schedules after the program.  [Secondary Student Division] First Prize (1 person) Cash Prize HKD 1,000 & Certificate - KFOOD Coupon HKD 500 Second Prize (1 person) Cash Prize HKD 700 & Certificate - KFOOD Coupon HKD 300 Third Prize (1 person) Cash Prize HKD 500 & Certificate - KFOOD Coupon HKD 200 Fourth Prize (2 people) Cash Prize HKD 300 & Certificate - KFOOD Coupon HKD 200   Terms and Conditions - Applicants ensure that the information provided is true when submitting the application form. - Applicants’ personal information will be used solely for the purposes of the competition unless otherwise agreed in advance with the applicant. - The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right to change the content and prizes of the competition at any time. In the case of any disputes, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right to make the final decision.   Enquiries koreanlanguage@kcchk.kr/ 2270-3505 (Ms.Lam)

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o 대회명 : 2025 외국인 한국어 말하기 대회 o 접수일정 : 3.10.~4.27. o 지원자격 : 외국인 및 한국어를 모국어로 하지 않는 재외동포 o 세부내용 : https://klsc.koreatimes.co.kr/KoreanSpeakingContest_2025eng.html

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Spring Semester: MAR 17 (MON) - JUN 27 (FRI) Please carefully read the Class Schedule & Class Content(Appendix 1) before application. <Class Schedule> <Class Content> Refer to the e-book  https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/cms/contents/layout2/learningsejong2022/contentsList.do Important Guidelines 1) Applicants can choose two classes (first choice and second choice) in the Google Form, but will be admitted to ONLY ONE CLASS. 2) This semester lasts for 15 weeks. The class schedule will be sent to successfully registered students in due time.  3) The application deadline is February 26 (Wednesday) at 1:00 PM HKT. 4) Attendees will be notified via email. We are sorry for being unable to notify all applicants. 5) Students may not change classes without the teacher’s approval. 6) Only applicants aged 18 or above are accepted. If a student is found to be under 18, KCCHK has the right to immediately request that the student withdraw and place them on blacklist. 7) Students who fail to maintain an attendance rate of at least 70% will not have priority to register for KCCHK's Korean language classes offered in the 2025 Summer & Autumn Semester.  8) All classes are 100% OFFLINE and will be conducted in KCCHK's lecture room. 9) Courses are conducted in Korean unless otherwise specified. English may be used in introductory and elementary courses.  10) $1,000HKD deposit will be received on the first day of class and will be returned to participants who fulfilled 80% or above attendance at the end of the semester. 11) Attendees of <Sejong Korean 1> will be selected by random draw. As for other classes, applicants with relevant certificates (e.g. certificates issued by King Sejong Institute, KCCHK; valid TOPIK score report; other certificates issued by other institutions) will be admitted. If your TOPIK score report expires (valid for 2 years) and the certificate has been issued for more than 2 years, please take the online level test.  If you have NO proof, please take the online level test. (Check out the guidelines below) If no relevant proof is uploaded, the application will NOT be considered.  *If you plan to register for Sejong Korean 1, you don't have to do online level test or upload any proof.  12) All students are required to purchase textbooks provided by KCCHK ($100 HKD). Due to copyright issues, students are not allowed to use any soft or hard copy of textbook during class.  Frequently-asked Questions 1) Q: Are the classes free of charge? A: Yes, all classes are free of charge. 2) Q: What qualifies as proof? A: Certificate issued by King Sejong Institute and KCCHK; valid TOPIK score report; certificates issued by other institutions within the last 2 years; and the online level test results. 3) Q:  I have learned Korean before. Can I join the classes offered by KCCHK? A: Sure，as long as you can provide proof (refer to Q2) . If you have no proof, please take the online level test. 4）Q: I have applied many times; why did I still fail? A: Firstly, make sure that you meet the qualification. Application without proof will NOT be considered. If there are too many applicants with valid proof, attendees will be selected randomly. 5) Q: I have never learned Korean before, am I eligible for any courses this semester? A: This is a special semester, so beginner courses are not offered. If you would like to learn Korean from the beginning, please stay tuned to our 2024 Autumn Semester Korean classes (Application opens in 2024 Aug) 【ONLINE LEVEL TEST】 - The purpose of this online test is to ensure that King Sejong Institute students are able to be placed in the correct Korean class that matches their Korean level. - There is a Beginning and Intermediate test composed of listening and reading portions, respectively.   How to do online level test? （only available in ENG/KOREAN） Site: Participation > Online Level Test > Online Level Test | 누리 세종학당 (iksi.or.kr) 1) Register as a member of the Online King Sejong Institute *refer to Manual* 2) Take online level test *refer to Manual* 3) Save your test results as a png/jpg/pdf file and upload them to Google form 4) Please choose a class that matches your Korean level! Manual: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QwK4vunii0DMXpEAiKfCNr-hUgy6mlry?usp=sharing (Points to note)  * [Register as a member] In order to get the authentication code, you have to log into the email you entered. If you can’t find it, please check the Junk/ SPAM mailbox. * Try another browser if there are any technical issues. * The test takes approximately 30–40 minutes. We recommend using a computer to complete the level test. Inquiry: koreanlanguage@kcchk.kr Registration: https://forms.gle/2W682Zgkp7jPf4xY6

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Winter Semester: JAN 13 (MON) - FEB 21 (FRI) *no classes on JAN 27-31  Please carefully read the Class Schedule & Class Content(Appendix 1) before applying. <Class Schedule> <Class Content> Important Notices 1) Applicants can choose two classes (first choice and second choice) in the Google Form, but will be admitted to ONE CLASS ONLY. 2) This is a special winter semester, and special courses will be offered instead of regular ones. Certificates will NOT be provided. 3) Textbooks (HKD 100) are required for <토픽I 응시 준비> and <토픽II 응시 준비>. For other classes, textbooks are NOT necessary. 4) The application deadline is December 27, 09:00 HKT. 5) Attendees will be notified via email. We are sorry for being unable to notify all applicants. 6) Students cannot change classes without the teacher’s approval. 7) Only applicants aged 18 years or older are accepted. 8) Students who cannot maintain attendance of 70% or above will not have priority to register for KCCHK's Korean language classes offered in the 2025 Spring Semester.  9) All classes are conducted fully offline in KCCHK’s lecture rooms. 10) Courses are conducted in Korean unless otherwise specified, with English used for introductory and elementary courses. 11) A deposit of HKD 500 will be collected on the first day of class and returned to participants who achieve 80% or higher attendance by the end of the semester. Frequently-asked Questions 1) Q: Are the classes free of charge? A: Yes, all classes are free of charge. 2) Q: What qualifies as proof? A: Certificate issued by King Sejong Institute and KCCHK; valid TOPIK score report; certificates issued by other institutions within the last 2 years; and the online level test results. 3) Q:  I have learned Korean before. Can I join the classes offered by KCCHK? A: Sure，as long as you can provide proof (refer to Q2) . If you have no proof, please take the online level test. 4）Q: I have applied many times; why did I still fail? A: Firstly, make sure that you meet the qualification. Application without proof will NOT be considered. If there are too many applicants with valid proof, attendees will be selected randomly. 5) Q: I have never learned Korean before, am I eligible for any courses this semester? A: This is a special semester, so beginner courses are not offered. If you would like to learn Korean from the beginning, please stay tuned to our 2024 Autumn Semester Korean classes (Application opens in 2024 Aug) 【ONLINE LEVEL TEST】 - The purpose of this online test is to ensure that King Sejong Institute students are able to be placed in the correct Korean class that matches their Korean level. - There is a Beginning and Intermediate test composed of listening and reading portions, respectively.   How to do online level test? （only available in ENG/KOREAN） Site: Participation > Online Level Test > Online Level Test | 누리 세종학당 (iksi.or.kr) 1) Register as a member of the Online King Sejong Institute *refer to Manual* 2) Take online level test *refer to Manual* 3) Save your test results as a png/jpg/pdf file and upload them to Google form 4) Please choose a class that matches your Korean level! Manual: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QwK4vunii0DMXpEAiKfCNr-hUgy6mlry?usp=sharing (Points to note)  * [Register as a member] In order to get the authentication code, you have to log into the email you entered. If you can’t find it, please check the Junk/ SPAM mailbox. * Try another browser if there are any technical issues. * The test takes approximately 30–40 minutes. We recommend using a computer to complete the level test. Inquiry: koreanlanguage@kcchk.kr Registration: https://forms.gle/61LZ9NehPcHWbAUu9

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From Korea to Hong Kong: Korean Visions 📅 2025.4.3-5.30. 📍 주홍콩한국문화원 전시실 (6-7/F Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central) 참여작가 및 갤러리 -안경수 (아라리오 갤러리) -배윤환 (바톤 갤러리) -이소연 (조현화랑) -조종성 (조현 갤러리) -남춘모 (리안 갤러리) -최병소 (우손 갤러리) -김정욱 (제이슨 함) 주홍콩한국문화원은 2025년 4월 3일부터 5월 30일까지 문화원 전시실에서 한국 현대미술 그룹전 《From Korea to Hong Kong: Korean Visions》를 개최합니다. ‘아트바젤 홍콩 2025’에 참여한아라리오 갤러리, 갤러리 바톤, 조현화랑, 리안 갤러리, 우손 갤러리, 제이슨 함 등 한국 갤러리 6곳이 함께 하는 특별전입니다. 문화원과 갤러리들 간에 아트바젤 종료 후에도 문화원에서 작품 전시를 이어갈 수 있는 업무협약(MOU) 체결 후 첫 전시로, ▲최병소(우손 갤러리) ▲남춘모(리안 갤러리) ▲김정욱(제이슨 함) ▲이소연(조현화랑) ▲조종성(조현화랑) ▲안경수(아라리오 갤러리) ▲배윤환(바톤 갤러리) 총 7인의 작가가 참여합니다. ▲최병소 작품 최병소는 반복적 노동의 과정을 통해 시간의 축적을 예술적으로 표현하는 작업을 선보입니다.  ▲남춘모 작품 남춘모는 선을 이용해 평면과 입체를 넘나드는 독특한 작업을 완성합니다.  ▲김정욱 작품 김정욱은 우주의 에너지 흐름과 인간 존재를 탐구하며 관람객들에게 사색의 기회를 제공합니다.  ▲이소연 작가와 작품 이소연은 자화상을 통해 개인적 기억과 시대적 초상을 그려내며 깊은 공감을 이끌어냅니다.  ▲조종성 작품 조종성은 전통 산수화를 현대적으로 재창조하며 관람객들에게 새로움을 전달합니다.  ▲안경수 작가와 작품 안경수는 교외 풍경을 재해석하여 새로운 회화를 재탄생시킵니다.  ▲배윤환 작가와 작품 배윤환은 동물을 의인화한 스톱 애니메이션 작품을 통해 사회적 문제를 탐구하며 작가의 독창적인 시각을 보여줍니다. 4.3일 목요일에는 전시 개막 리셉션이 진행되었으며 50여명이 넘는 미술인 및 일반 관람객들이 참석하여 개막식에 참여한 안경수, 이소연, 배윤환 작가와 이야기를 나누었습니다.

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[전시] 만화경(Kaleidoscope, 萬華鏡) (2025년 공모전)   📅 2025.1.16-3.29 📍 주홍콩한국문화원 전시실 (6-7/F Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central)    작가:  배준성 BAE Joonsung 裵准晟 (1967-) 최영욱 CHOI Youngwook 崔永旭 (1964-) 황란 HWANG Ran 黃蘭 (1960-) 이이남 LEE Leenam 李二男 (1969-) 여동헌 YEO Donghun 呂東憲 (1970-) 기획: 아트파크 ARTPARK   주홍콩한국문화원은 2025년 1월 16일부터 3월 29일까지 약 두 달간 2024년 공모기획전 《만화경(Kaleidoscope, 萬華鏡)》 전시를 개최합니다. 동 전시는 한국 작가들과 기획자들이 홍콩 미술 시장에 진출할 수 있는 계기를 마련하기 위해 기획된 문화원의 공모 전시로, 2024년 아트파크 갤러리 기획 전시가 당선되어 배준성, 최영욱, 황란, 이이남, 여동헌 작가의 작품을 소개합니다. 만화경처럼, 다른 예술적 배경과 표현방식으로 다섯 명 작가들의 예술세계를 보여주는 이번 전시는 한국적 미학과 현대적 감각을 조화시켜, 단순히 한국 미술을 소개하는 것에 그치지 않고, 전통과 현대적 감각을 개성 있게 재해석한 작품들을 소개합니다. BAE Joonsung 裵准晟, The Costume of Painter - At the Studio, Purple Roses, 2022, lenticular and oil on canvas, 162.2 x 130.3 cm YEO Donghun 呂東憲, Welcome to Paradise - Waterfall 9, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 193 x 130 cm LEE Leenam 李二男, Bagyeon Falls, 2017, LED TV, single - channel video, sound, 7’9” CHOI Youngwook 崔永旭, Karma 20235 - 25, 2023, mixed media on canvas, 120x110 cm HWANG Ran 黃蘭, Nothing Forever_PB, paper buttons, beads, pins on acrylic dome, 80 x 80 x 30 cm

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  The long-awaited finalists list for the "K-Lights" Lightstick Photography Contest is officially announced! 🔥   Congratulations to the 30 finalists who stood out from hundreds of entries and advanced to the finals to compete for the championship! 🏆   The final round will be held from June 2 to July 5 at KCC through offline voting. Want to know more details? Stay tuned for KCC’s update this week!   Enquiries: 2270 3512

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K-LIGHTS | The 2nd Lightstick Photography Contest    Contest Theme Any photo of K-Pop lightstick that was taken during a K-Pop concert or fanmeeting or performance   Online Preliminary Round - Submission Period: 6th May – 25th May 23:59 HKT - Submission Method: fill in the Google Form within the application period. - Entries to Final: 30 - Judging Criteria: Creativity(30%), Aesthetics(30%), Relevance to Theme(40%) - Announcement of finalists: via posting on Instagram, Facebook and homepage of KCCHK on or before 30th May 2025,   Rule of submission 1.Each applicant can only submit ONE photograph for the contest only. 2.Black and white or colour, and/or cropped photographs are accepted 3.Submitted photographs must be the original work and are watermark-free. The entry must be taken by the applicant and has never won any awards in any public competitions 4.Simple tone adjustments by software are acceptable. However, entry with digitally added or removed object or scene will not be accepted. Only a maximum of 50% correction or cropping of original photos is acceptable. Any other image correction processes, or changes made to the original photograph not mentioned her are unacceptable   Final(Offline) The 30 entries will be exhibited at K-Pop Zone, 6/F Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong from June to July for public offline voting.   Period: June – July(exact date to be announced), during opening hours of KCCHK Venue: K-Pop Zone, 6/F Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong Judging Criteria: Offline vote(100%)* *1 vote only for each visitor   Prizes Champion – 2,000HKD (1 entry) First Runner-up – 1,500HKD (1 entry) Second Runner-up - 1,000HKD (1 entry) Merit – 500HKD (2 entires) *NEW* Special Prizes - Lightstick Decoration Workshop (10 entries)     Terms and Conditions 1) The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (the Center) reserves the rights to make the final decision on the prizes. If there are no entries deemed fit for each of the prizes, the winning entry for the said prize may not be selected. 2) Only submissions from participants that fit the submission criteria (given above) will be considered for selection. 3) By submitting, the participant acknowledges that all of the photographs are their own works, and that the participant has the rights to submit those photographs to contests.  4) By submitting, the participant agrees that the Center have rights to the use of submitted photos, whether selected or not, for the promotion of the "K-LIGHTS" Photography contest only. 5) By submitting, the participant agrees to the use of the selected and prize-winning photos for the purpose of promoting Korean culture in the future, and acknowledges that the participant has the rights to grant such privileges to the Center. 6) The participant agrees that, if the participant or the entry does not meet the requirements stipulated, the prizes may be forfeited at any time. 

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