Korean e-Sports Festival: PUBG MOBILE Tournament 2024  【Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!】After 3 years, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is thrilled to announce the return of the "PUBG Tournament"! PUBG MOBILE has become one of the most popular mobile games in recent years. Last year, it was even selected as one of the e-sports events at the Asian Games, so we’re sure you're all familiar with it. As an e-sports powerhouse, Korea has developed a thriving e-sports industry, successfully cultivating many world-class players and teams. Over the years, various e-sports competitions have also been held in the country. Therefore, the Korean Cultural Center hopes to allow Hong Kong players to experience the life of e-sports athletes as if they were in Korea, and get a taste of the thrill of offline battles through this event! This event will be held using the more flexible mobile version. Participants can form teams and prepare anytime, anywhere. We look forward to your exciting matchups as you compete for over $50,000 in cash and prizes!   ▶ EVENT DETAILS ◁ Date: 2/11/2024 (Sat) ◁ Time: 10:00am ◁ Venue: Kowloon City Plaza Atrium ◁ Application Deadline: 20/10/2024 (Sun) ◁ Entry Fee: Free   ▶ ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION ◁ HKSAR Permanent Resident ◁ All Members MUST BE 18 Years of Age or Above ◁ Non-active Professional Gamers   ▶ ENTRY QUOTA ◁ 32 Teams ◁ Group of 4 *If the number of participants is insufficient, the participation quota and advancement method will be modified.   ▶ PRIZE POOL ◁ Champion Team: HKD12,000 & Razer PUBG Edition Headset x 4 ◁ Second Place Team: HKD8,000 & Razer PUBG Edition Headset x 4 ◁ Third Place Team: HKD6,000 & Razer PUBG Edition Headset x 4 ◁ Fourth Place Team: HKD4,000 & Razer PUBG Edition Headset x 4 ◁ Fifth Place Team: HKD2,000 & Razer PUBG Edition Headset x 4   ▶ Application Link: https://forms.gle/ZiaVFkQWUmZmDAXK6    *Each applicant and each team are required to submit only one application form. *The application results will be determined through a ballot. 

In recent years, Hong Kong's Taekwondo athletes have achieved remarkable success in Asian and world-class competitions, with one of them historically qualifying for the Paris Olympics this year, fully demonstrating the strength and level of Hong Kong's Taekwondo sport. This October, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong specially invited the renowned Korean Taekwondo Association in Hong Kong (KTAHK) to present a spectacular Taekwondo performance at Festive Korea. The KTAHK is dedicated to promoting Korean traditional martial arts locally and owns many national-level coaches and outstanding members. In this performance, they will present exquisite Taekwondo skills to the audience, fully showcasing the power and beauty of Taekwondo. In this event, not only will the audience be able to appreciate the superb techniques of Taekwondo, but also feel the deep cultural essence embodied in this Korean traditional martial art. Let's look forward to this visual feast and witness the charm of Taekwondo together! ▶ Event Details ◁ Date: 5/10/2024 (Sat) & 6/10/2024 (Sun)  ◁ Time: 6:00pm (Last for around 40mins) ◁ Venue: PMQ Courtyard & Marketplace ◁ Fee: Free   No registration required, open for free!

[K-Sports] On-site Taekwondo Course - Participant Schools Recruitment📢 The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is collaborating with Korean Taekwondo master(s) in Hong Kong to introduce Taekwondo and teach basic self-defense techniques in local schools. This initiative aims to deepen Hong Kong students' understanding of Taekwondo, the national martial art of Korea, while also enabling them to learn how to effectively apply Taekwondo skills to handle potential dangerous situations in real life. Also, master(s) will also incorporate K-POP into Taekwondo by introducing "Taekwon Dance" lessons, allowing students to learn the proper Taekwondo techniques in a fun and engaging manner. All Hong Kong secondary schools are welcome to apply for this program and a 2-hour Taekwondo class will be arranged for schools that successfully apply. ▶ Target Applicants: ◁ All secondary schools in Hong Kong ◁ Students should be able to understand simple English ▶ Details: ◁ Korean master(s) will personally teach Taekwondo to students at the participating schools ◁ Course will be divided into 2 sessions, with each session lasting 1 hour (total of 2 hours) ◁ Session I: Effective self-defense techniques;  ◁ Session II: "Taekwon Dance" with K-POP ▶ Application Procedure: ◁ Carefully read the program details > Fill out and submit the online registration form ◁ Online Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/pN2ZRufDFh?origin=lprLink ▶ Fee: Free of charge ▶ Program Period: September 2024 (Negotiable) ▶ Application Dates: May 14 (Tue) to May 27 (Mon) *Selected applicant schools will be contacted individually ▶ Inquiries: k-sports@kcchk.kr Apply Now!

[K-Sports] Recruiting Taekwondo Centers for 2024 Project Collaboration 📢 ▶ Application Eligibility: ◁ Korean Taekwondo Training Centers in Hong Kong ◁ English language teaching ability required ▶ Project Details: ◁ Taekwondo Experience Classes: Conducting Taekwondo experience classes at local secondary schools in Hong Kong ◁ Hong Kong Taekwondo Demonstration Team Performance: Held as part of the Korean Cultural Center's "Festive Korea 2024" event ▶ Funding Amount: ◁ Approximately HKD 45,000 per project ▶ Application Procedure: ◁ Prepare a project proposal > Submit the proposal via email ◁ The proposal must include detailed information about the participating Taekwondo center, business plan, budget, working schedule, and other relevant details ▶ Project Duration: ◁ June to October 2024 ▶ Selection Schedule: ◁ Application Period: April 29th (Mon) to May 12th (Sun) ◁ Evaluation: May 13th (Mon) to May 14th (Tue) ◁ Announcement of Selected Center: May 14th (Tue) *Individual contact will be made only to the selected center Inquiries and Submissions: k-sports@kcchk.kr

[TAEKWONDO] The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is honored to be invited to collaborate with KUKKIWON World Taekwondo Academy (WTA) for the “The 106th International Taekwondo Master Course”. In the past, taekwondo masters in Hong Kong would usually have to travel overseas for training. However, this time, instructors from the WTA are coming to Hong Kong to provide professional teaching content! It’s also a great opportunity for Hong Kong instructors to interact and exchange experiences with masters from different regions, so be sure not to miss out! Details: ▶ Date: 30th March ~ 2nd April (4 Days in Total) ▶ Time: ~9am to 6pm ▶ Application Deadline: 15th March (Fri) ▶ Eligibility & Details: https://wta.kukkiwon.or.kr/en/notice/detail?topMenuid=123&menuid=124&id=1452&page=1&lang=en We look forward to having you join us in the Master Course!