Dong-A Socio Group to Host 'Maronie Writing Contest' on the 13th of Next Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Dong-A Socio Group announced on the 16th that it will hold the "40th Marronnier Writing Contest" around Marronnier Park in Daehak-ro, Seoul, on the 13th of next month.

This writing contest is hosted by the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Suseok Cultural Foundation, Dong-A Pharmaceutical, and Dong-A ST.

Any woman can participate and choose one category among poetry, prose, and children's literature (children's poetry, fairy tales). The themes for poetry and writing will be drawn and announced on the day of the event, and participants can select one out of four themes.

Prizes will be awarded to 32 winners, including one grand prize winner and one excellence award winner per category, 30 main awards in total, and 2 special awards, with a total prize money of 20 million KRW. The award ceremony will be held as part of the closing ceremony on the day of the event.

Pre-registration is open until the 10th of next month through Munhak Square, and on-site registration will also be available on the day of the event. To celebrate the 40th anniversary this year, there will be a literary lecture with poet Nataejoo, an autumn talk concert hosted by singer Yojo, and a 40th-anniversary commemorative photo exhibition.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.