Call for Proposals: Understanding Korea Contest 2026 - Teaching and Le…
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.
For further details, please refer to the Academy of Korean Studies website below (click the link below).
https://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/usr/wap/detail.do?app=10006&seq=12051
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)
