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Due February 28 (11:59 pm CDT)
2025 Sejong Writing Competition
Sponsored by Sejong Cultural Society - 세종문화회
Must be a resident of USA or Canada
NO SUBMISSION FEE
Sijo (poetry)
Prize money for adults is $1000/$750/$500.
Prize money for pre-college is $500/$400/$300.
Honorable mentions in both divisions: $50
Submit one sijo, in English, on any topic. For examples and more information, visit the Sejong Cultural Society website: https://bit.ly/2024sijo</p>
Essay
Adult division: $1000/$750/$500
Senior division: $500/$400/$300
Junior division: $300/$200/$100
Honorable mention (for all divisions listed above): Friends of Pacific Rim Awards ($50 each)
Read the topic story for your division and write an essay of 1000 words or less based on the given prompts.
Adult division (age 19-30 years):
• "O. Cuniculi" by Pyn Hye-Young.
Senior division (grade 9th - 12th):
• “Kapitan Ri" by Chon Kwang-yong
Junior division (grade 8th and younger):
• "Ox and Goblin" by Yi Sang.
For more information, visit the Sejong Cultural Society website:
