Results of the Naming Contest for KSI Intern Teachers announced

> Naming Contest for Promoting KSI Future Instructor Support Project 2024
> One top entry and two outstanding entries were selected for the Korean language and Korean culture categories

The King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) has announced the results of the Naming Contest for KSI Intern Teachers, which took place from October to November. In the Korean language category, “Sejong Eorang” secured the top position, while “Sebeot” and “Didimsaem” were recognized as outstanding entries. In the Korean culture category, the winning entry was “Munhwa Jini,” with ”Munhwa Rang” and “Areumi” being acknowledged as outstanding entries.

Contest poster

The contest aimed to promote and raise awareness of KSIF's new initiative, the 'Future KSI Teacher Overseas Practice Support Project,' launched this year. This project selects young individuals interested in promoting Korean language and culture, preparing them as prospective Korean language instructors. The selected individuals will gain experience and practice in teaching at KSI locations worldwide. The contest’s goal was to widely publicize this opportunity, reaching not only young individuals aspiring to become Korean language teachers but also those interested in KSI.

Results of the contest

Entries were accepted in the categories of Korean language intern teacher and Korean culture intern teacher from October 2023 to November 2023. KSIF conducted a fair and objective two-stage evaluation based on criteria such as relevance to the theme and symbolism. The organization selected one top entry and two outstanding entries in both categories.

* Korean language category: Sejong Eorang (top), Didimsaem, and Sebeot (outstanding)
* Korean culture category: Munhwa Jini (top). Munhwa Rang, Areumi (outstanding)

A total of 1,213 entries were received for this contest, confirming the enthusiastic interest not only from the younger generation but also from various age groups.

The KSI Intern Teacher Overseas Practice Support Project is scheduled to be implemented in the second half of the year. We anticipate that prospective Korean language teachers for global audiences will gain valuable teaching experience and evolve into excellent Korean language educators through KSIF.