Sungkyunkwan University Hosts 'Korean Speech Contest' for International Students

The Academy of East Asian Studies at Sungkyunkwan University announced on the 4th that it held the '5th Korean Speech Contest.'

Participants are taking a group photo at the "5th Korean Speech Contest" hosted by the East Asian Academy at Sungkyunkwan University. Photo by Sungkyunkwan University

This contest was held to improve the Korean language skills of international students amid the growing global demand for Korean studies.

A total of 16 finalists from China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan delivered 5-minute speeches on the theme "Me, You, Us, and K-Culture." Student Lee Jinmyeong from China won the grand prize, and all finalists were awarded scholarships totaling approximately 3 million won.

Kim Kyungho, Director of the Academy of East Asian Studies at Sungkyunkwan University, said, "This contest symbolizes the university's great interest and expectations for international students. I was impressed by the participants' outstanding skills and look forward to the next contest."

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