Registration for the 4th University Student Trade Policy Debate and Paper Competition

November 11 Debate Finals and Awards Ceremony

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on the 31st that it has begun the preliminary debate round and paper submissions for the 4th Trade Policy Debate and Paper Competition.

The purpose of the competition is to hear the voices of university (graduate) students on major trade issues and to cultivate professional talent.

The ministry expects the online competition to provide an opportunity for students, who face difficulties in external activities due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), to gain trade knowledge and experience.

Participants must submit a written statement on the preliminary debate topic through the website by the 29th of next month. Teams of three current or on-leave students as of the finals in November can participate. Major and nationality do not matter.

The preliminary debate topic is "Economic Impact of the Intensifying US-China Trade Conflict and Korea's Response Measures."

A panel of judges composed of academics and experts will select 16 teams to advance to the finals. The results will be announced on the website or notified individually on October 20.

The event is scheduled to be held at the COEX ASEM Ballroom on November 11. Depending on the COVID-19 situation, the finals and awards ceremony will be conducted through an online tournament.

Graduate students can also apply. Applicants must choose one of three topics and submit a paper by the 29th of next month. Winners will be announced on November 2 via the website or individual notification.

The topics are ▲ Analysis of the Causes of the Multilateral System Crisis and Korea's Response Direction ▲ Prospects and Response Strategies for Global Value Chain (GVC) Reorganization Due to Changes in the Trade Environment (including COVID-19) ▲ Analysis of Issues Related to Digital Trade and Policy Directions.

The winning teams of the debate and paper competitions will receive the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award (Grand Prize) and a prize of 4 million KRW, while other gold, silver, and bronze award-winning teams (7 debate teams, 5 paper teams) will receive certificates and prize money ranging from 1 million to 3 million KRW.

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