The 16th Jungnang New Year's Literary Contest Announcement

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is holding the "16th Jungnang New Year's Literary Contest" until May 31.

The contest will accept works in four categories?poetry (sijo), essays, children's literature (children's poems, fairy tales), and short stories?based on themes such as Jungnang-gu's nature, environment, culture, and daily life.

▲ Poetry (sijo) requires at least 3 pieces per person ▲ Essays should be around 15 pages based on 200-character manuscript sheets ▲ Children's literature requires at least 3 children's poems per person and fairy tales around 30 pages based on 200-character manuscript sheets ▲ Short stories should be around 80 pages based on 200-character manuscript sheets.

Anyone who has not been published in literary magazines regardless of region or age can participate, and applications can be submitted through the Jungnang-gu Office website. However, for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents who have difficulty using computers, in-person submissions are accepted at the Jungnang-gu Office Culture and Tourism Division.

A total of 13 works will be selected, with prizes awarded as follows: ▲ 1 Grand Prize winner in the integrated category (700,000 KRW) ▲ 1 Excellence Prize winner per category (300,000 KRW each) ▲ 2 Encouragement Prize winners per category (200,000 KRW each).

The selected works will be published in the "25th Issue of Jungnang Literature," issued by the Korea Writers' Association Jungnang Branch around December.

Last year, a total of 418 works from 212 participants were submitted, and 13 works including "I Go to the Library Every Day" were selected. Now in its 16th year, the Jungnang New Year's Literary Contest serves as an opportunity for pure literary writers to debut, expands the base of literature, and plays a significant role in the development of local creative culture.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, "As the power of cultural content grows day by day, we have continued to hold this contest to provide citizens with opportunities to showcase their literary talents," and added, "We hope for the active interest and participation of all citizens."

Jungnang-gu Culture and Tourism Division (☎2094-1816)

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