Gwangju Bukgu Launches First "Mudeung Literary Award" Call for Submissions

Nationwide Call for Submissions...
Deadline June 30, Total Prize Money 30 Million KRW

On May 21, Gwangju Bukgu District announced the launch of the first 'Mudeung Literary Award' and the opening of its call for submissions.

The Mudeung Literary Award is a newly established prize by Bukgu District, aimed at discovering promising writers and expanding the foundation of local literature. The award is open to writers from across the country who are engaged in creative activities.

Exterior view of Gwangju Bukgu Government Office.

The competition is divided into two categories: the Grand Prize and the Work Prize. The Grand Prize category is for individual collections published within the past three years, and only writers who have not previously won other literary awards and have already debuted are eligible to apply.

The Work Prize category covers poetry, prose, and criticism. It accepts unpublished original works?poems, novels, essays, children's stories, and critical essays?regardless of whether the applicant has made their official debut.

Each applicant may apply for only one category, and duplicate submissions are not allowed. Entries can be submitted either in person or by registered mail.

The judging will take place between July and August by a panel of expert judges. One Grand Prize winner and two Work Prize winners (one for poetry, one for prose or criticism) will be selected. The results will be announced on the Bukgu District Office website in August.

The Grand Prize winner will receive 20 million KRW, and each Work Prize winner will receive 5 million KRW. The award ceremony will be held on September 26, in conjunction with the 'Bukgu Residents' Day' celebration.

For more details, please refer to the official announcement on the district office website or contact the Culture and Arts Division of the district office.

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