Dong-A Socio Group to Hold the 43rd Marronnier Women's Writing Contest

To Be Held on the 29th Around Marronnier Park, Daehak-ro

Dong-A Socio Group announced on the 27th that it will hold the 43rd Marronnier Women's Writing Contest on the 29th in the area around Marronnier Park on Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

The Marronnier Women's Writing Contest, now in its 43rd year, is hosted by the Arts Council Korea and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Suseok Cultural Foundation, Dong-A Socio Holdings, Dong-A Pharmaceutical, and Dong-A ST.

Dong-A Socio Group will hold the 43rd Marronnier Women's Writing Contest on the 29th at Marronnier Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Dong-A Socio Group

Any woman can participate free of charge and may choose to submit work in one of the following categories: poetry, prose, or children's literature (children's poems or fairy tales). The topics for each category will be drawn and announced on-site on the day of the event, and participants may select one out of four given topics to write about.

A total of 29 winners will be selected: 3 Grand Prizes, 3 Excellence Awards, 9 Encouragement Awards, and 14 Honorable Mentions. The total prize money awarded will be 40 million won. The winning works will be published in an anthology, and outstanding entries will be featured on the Literature Plaza website and Brunch Story.

Participants who did not pre-register can also sign up on-site on the day of the event from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Both pre-registered and on-site registrants must bring a valid ID.

In addition to the writing contest, Dong-A Socio Group will host literary lectures and an autumn music concert near the event venue, creating a space where literature and music come together.

A representative from Dong-A Socio Group stated, "For 43 years, we have continuously supported the Marronnier Writing Contest to broaden the base of Korean literature and discover female literary talent. We hope this contest will provide an opportunity for many female writers to shine even brighter."

Meanwhile, Dong-A Pharmaceutical was recognized for its contributions to the development of literature in Korea and received a commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the beginning of 2023. Later that November, it was also selected as an outstanding institution for cultural and artistic sponsorship. Dong-A Pharmaceutical has been highly regarded for expanding the base of women's literature in Korea and discovering female writers by continuously providing full sponsorship for prize money and operating expenses for the Marronnier Writing Contest-the oldest women's writing contest in Korea-since 1983 for over 40 years.

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