Learning Korean Language? You Can Participate In Speech Contest On May 23; Check Details – News18

Last Updated:May 21, 2025, 14:58 IST

This year, participants in the preliminary round can choose between two topics — My favourite Korean expression and the reason for it or The most memorable Sejong Institute class.

The Korean Cultural Centre India will host the preliminary round of the ‘Korean Speech Contest 2025’ on May 23. Contestants will have the chance to creatively express themselves on their chosen topic. The competition is open to all Korean language learners across India, with eligibility limited to foreign nationals whose parents are not native Korean speakers.

This year, participants in the preliminary round can choose between two topics: “My favourite Korean expression and the reason for it” or “The most memorable Sejong Institute class.”

Highlighting the increasing global interest in the Korean language, this year’s preliminary round will take place at 256 centres worldwide, as announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.

Winner To Be Chosen After 3 Rounds

The preliminary round of the ‘Korean Speaking Contest 2025’ will begin on May 23 at the Korean Cultural Centre India in New Delhi. The main round will take place in June and July, and the final round is scheduled for October. Those who advance to the final round in Korea will experience Korean culture through a cultural immersion programme.

What Will Winners Get?

Winners of the final round will be awarded a scholarship opportunity to undertake a language training programme at some of Korea’s prestigious universities in 2026. The contest invites Korean language learners from across India to demonstrate their speaking and writing skills, sharing their passion for the Korean language.

Indian Student Won Contest Last Year

Last year, Amandeep Singh Oberoi, a student at the Korean Cultural Centre India, won the global Korean speech contest. He became the third Indian to win, following Anubhuti Kakati in 2020 and Srija Paul in 2023.

Hwang Il Yong, Director of Korean Cultural Centre India said, “I hope the ‘Korean Speaking Contest 2025’ will serve as a festival for Korean language learners across India to deepen their understanding of Korean culture and promote meaningful exchange between Korea and India.”

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