재외한국문화원 Overseas Korean Cultural Center

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 semester is Special semester, special courses will be offered instead of regular ones. Certificates will NOT be provided. 3) Textbook is required for <TOPIK I preparation>, <TOPIK II Preparation> (Cost and payment method will be included in the admission notification email sent upon successful application) As for other classes, textbook is NOT necessary. 4) The application deadline is on JUNE 20(FRI) 13:00 HKT. 5) Admission notification will be sent 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 Autumn Semester & 2026 Winter Special 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/26dE3GjZhFSi93Jw6

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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, 4mins minimum) 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 - The contestant and both parents must be non-Korean - Hong Kong residents who have never lived in Korea for more than 2 years  Schedule -   Application Deadline: 8 June (SUN) HKT 23:59 -Announcement of finalists: on or before 18 June (WED) via email -Grand Final: 28 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 8 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 & 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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Event Name: 2025 Korean Language Speaking Contest for Foreigners Application Period: March 10 - April 27 Eligibility: Foreign nationals and overseas Koreans who are not native Korean speakers Details: 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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To commemorate the year falling between the 120th anniversary of Goam Lee Ungno (1904–1989) and the 100th anniversary of Park In-kyung (1926–), the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong presents Lee Ungno & Park In-kyung: Artistic Companions in Life, running from June 5 to August 2, 2025. This exhibition is co-organized with Galerie Vazieux—based in Paris, where the couple lived after leaving Korea—and follows their presentation at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025.   In addition to the works featured at Art Basel Hong Kong, the exhibition brings together more than 30 major works by Lee Ungno from the 1960s to the 1980s, including the Abstract Letters and People series, alongside around 20 of Park In-kyung’s recent ink-wash abstractions. These works, shown side by side, trace the path the two artists walked together and illuminate their shared sensibilities.  First meeting in 1949 as teacher and student, Lee Ungno and Park In-kyung co-exhibited their artworks in Germany in 1958, and settled in France in 1959. They shared a belief in embracing Western contemporary art while preserving the traditions of East Asian painting, and each developed their own form of Korean abstract painting. As complete and independent artists, Lee Ungno and Park In-kyung worked in different styles. When their works are viewed together, however, one can sense a shared quality—something that emerges only between those who have walked the same path in life. Their mutual interest in nature, their exploration of the visual composition of characters and texts, densely filled surfaces without emptiness, and the tension that arises from crossing the boundaries between figuration and abstraction all reflect their artistic kinship.  Lee Ungno’s Abstract Letters and a writing painting by Park In-kyung, presented in Artistic Companions in Life, reflect their shared attitude of prioritizing form over meaning.  Park In-kyung's recent ink-wash paintings, based on daily observation of nature, resonate with Lee Ungno's People series in how they both cross the boundary between figuration and abstraction.   Although Lee Ungno passed away in 1989, his legacy as a pioneer who expanded the horizons of East Asian painting continues to live on. Park In-kyung, once limited in her practice by the social roles assigned to women and financial difficulties, began actively producing work after his passing. Even in 2025, as she approaches her centennial year, she continues to observe nature and pick up the brush. Their work—interweaving Korea and France, East and West—has long transcended borders. We hope that in Hong Kong, a city where East and West coexist, Artistic Companions in Life will find new resonance.    The opening reception was held on June 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with a guided tour by curator Choi BoYoung from Galerie Vazieux at 7:00 PM. Around 40 art professionals and general visitors attended the opening, exploring the exhibition and engaging in discussions about the artworks.

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[The Opening Reception] Lee Ungno & Park In-kyung: Artistic Companions in Life (5 June, 6-8 pm) Korean Cultural Center invites you to the Opening Reception of the exhibition "Artistic Companions in Life", featuring diverse works by LEE Ungno from the 1960s to the 1980s, including his famous Abstract Letters series and the People series, accompanied by PARK In-kyung's recent ink-wash abstractions derived from her daily observation of nature. The exhibition, co-presented with Galerie Vazieux (Paris, France), presents this couple's shared artistic journey and the commonalities of their artistic world.   ✨Opening Reception✨ Date: Thursday, 5 June 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Curator tour at 7 PM) Venue: Korean Cultural Center (6-7/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central)  

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[Exhibition] From Korea to Hong Kong: Korean Visions Venue：6-7/F Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Str., Central, Hong Kong Date：3 April – 30 May 2025 (10:00-18:00 Tuesdays - Saturdays, closes on Public Holidays) The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (Director CHOI Jae-won, hereafter referred to as the "KCC") is proud to present the contemporary Korean art group exhibition From Korea to Hong Kong: Korean Visions from April 3 to May 30, 2025, at the exhibition space at KCC. This special exhibition features six prominent Korean galleries that participated in Art Basel Hong Kong 2025: Arario Gallery, Gallery Baton, Johyun Gallery, Leeahn Gallery, Wooson Gallery, and Jason Haam. This exhibition is the first collaboration following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the KCC and the galleries, enabling exhibitions of featured works at the Center after Art Basel ends. The exhibition showcases works from seven distinguished Korean artists: CHOI Byung-So (Wooson Gallery), NAM Tchun-Mo (Leeahn Gallery), KIM Jungwook (Jason Haam), LEE So Yeun (Johyun Gallery), JO Jong Sung (Johyun Gallery), AN Gyungsu (Arario Gallery), and BAE Yoon Hwan (Gallery Baton). CHOI Byung-So’s work embodies the accumulated passage of time through the process of repetitive labor. NAM Tchun-Mo explores unique spatial aesthetics through the interplay of lines and dimensions. KIM Jungwook delves into the flow of cosmic energy and humanity's role within it, inviting viewers to engage in reflection. LEE So Yeun crafts self-portraits that poignantly express personal memories and era-specific identities. JO Jong Sung reinterprets traditional Korean landscapes with multi-perspective techniques, offering a refreshing contemporary twist. AN Gyungsu reimagines suburban scenery through innovative painting methods. BAE Yoon Hwan addresses social issues through animated storytelling, using anthropomorphic animals to convey his artistic narrative.

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[Opening Reception] From Korea to Hong Kong: Korean Visions 從韓國到香港：韓國的視野 Korean Cultural Center kindly invites you to the opening reception of 'From Korea to Hong Kong: Korean Visions', a group exhibition with six Korean galleries who participate Art Basel HK this year, Arario Gallery, Gallery Baton, Johyun Gallery, Leeahn Gallery, Wooson Gallery and Jason Haam showcasing the artworks of seven artists- AN Gyungsu 安敬洙, BAE Yoon Hwan 裵倫煥, LEE So Yeun 李素蓮, JO Jong Sung 曺宗成, NAM Tchun-Mo 南春模, CHOI Byung-So 崔秉昭 and KIM Jungwook 金貞旭. Please visit our opening next Thursday 6-8 pm- Mr. AN Gyungsu, Mr. BAE Yoon Hwan and Ms. LEE So Yeun will be attending the event. ✨Opening Reception✨ Date: Thursday, 3 April 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Venue: Korean Cultural Center (6-7/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central)

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The annual and biggest K-POP cover dance event is coming back! Calling all K-Pop cover dancers! This year, KCC is co-hosting the K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL IN HONG KONG with the Korean Consul General in Hong Kong and The Seoul Shinmun Daily again. If you are an expert in K-POP cover dance, don’t miss this chance to compete among the best! The winning team will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to Seoul in mid-September to represent Hong Kong at the Global Finals – facing off against champions worldwide for the ultimate crown! 👑 ／Schedule／ Preliminary（Online）：~23:59, 13th July Finalist announcement：on or before 28th July Final stage in Hong Kong：23rd August 15:00, Jockey Club Auditorium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Global final（Seoul）：Mid-September ／Benefits of Hong Kong winners／ Champion ●Trip to Seoul （Expenses are covered for all finalists! Return ticket, accommodation costs,food expenses, transport expenses, training costs, tour costs, etc.） ●K-POP experience package that will make you a star! ( Photoshoot with a celebrity photographer - Dance lesson and clinic with a famous K-POP choreographer, Your very own special time on a K-POP stage ) ●An ultimate experience and a guided sightseeing tour around Seoul for all finalists! 1st Runner-up HKD$5000 2nd Runner-up HKD$3000 3rd Runner-up HKD$2000 ／Judgment and Selection criteria／ No. of video hits (30%) + No. of recommendation votes (20%) combined with the expert evaluation score (50%). Approximately 20 teams will be chosen in each region to proceed onto Final Round in HK.  ／Way to join／ 1. go to http://coverdance.seoul.co.kr/login and register as a member 2.  fill in the form  3. After registration, upload your video on YouTube, copy the url link 4. go back to coverdance.org，choose 'ROUND 1- Registration' and fill in the form 5. After registration, fill in the form below  https://forms.gle/GdDq4ePKR1NMjCUF6  ／FAQ／＊PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ASK＊ 1. Can I upload more than 1 video? Yes you can. You can upload up to 12 videos for 1 account.  2. Is there any restrictions in the length of the video? Yes. Please adjust your video within 4:30 3. Can I remix more than 1 songs in one video? Yes you can.  4. Does the video need to be a new recording? No, you can use a video that you have previously uploaded to YouTube.  5. Do I need to perform on the same song if my team is selected to the final round ? No, you can perform on a different song. 6. Can I add effects/edits to the video? Yes, you can.  7. Is there a limit to where the video can be shot? No. You can shoot in any location. 8. Does the video need to be shot from a fixed and single angle? No you don't need to do so.  9. If my team is selected for the final, do the same people need to be in the final as those in the video? Yes, participants in final round should be the same people in the video.  10. When filling out the google form, if I upload more than one video, do I need to paste the links of all videos? Yes. If each video has different participants, please fill in the details of all the people who have participated in your all of your video. If your team is selected as a finalist, the team representative will be contacted again to confirm. 11. If I am not Hong Kong ID card holder, can I still join the competition in Hong Kong? Yes you can. But the organisers have the right to deny you to represent Hong Kong at the Global Finals because of your status. 12. Can I participate in the competition for more than 1 team? Yes you can. There is no limitation in the preliminary round, which means you can participate in videos submitted by multiple teams without limitation. However in the final round, each individual may join up to two teams.  Inquiry :  Email <k-pop@kcchk.kr> or Call <2270 3512> during office hours (Mon to Fri, 09:00-18:00)  Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong and Seoul Shinmun Daily holds the final decision regarding the operation of the contest without further notice. 

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The final round of the 2nd ‘K-Lights’ Lightstick Photography Contest are about to begin! K-Pop fans in Hong Kong – get ready to vote for the 30 finalist entries! 🎉 From June 3 to July 5, all shortlisted works will be showcased at the K-Pop Zone (6/F, Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong). Come and take a look at every masterpiece, choose your favorites, and cast your votes! 💫 Your vote matters! The champion will be 100% determined by your votes! ✨ Join us by voting and witness the crowning moment of the winner! Before voting opens, here’s your guide to voting procedures and rules Remember to review the instructions above before visiting KCC!   Enquiries: 2270 3512

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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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