Key facts
| Apply by | 5 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| When | 7 November 2026, 14:00 |
| Where | Busan (Busan University of Foreign Studies, Manoh Hall G203) |
| Cost | Free |
| Who can join | International students enrolled at a university or graduate school in Busan |
| Prize | Grand prize KRW 1 million, gold KRW 500,000, silver KRW 300,000, bronze KRW 200,000 (1 winner each) |
| Host | Newsis (뉴시스), sponsored by Busan City and others |
About this competition
Newsis (뉴시스) is holding the 2nd 'I Love Busan' Writing Contest (부산사랑 글짓기 대회) for international students in Busan. It is sponsored by Busan City, Felix Tech, BNK Financial Group and Busan University of Foreign Studies.
This is an on-the-spot contest. The topic is given at the event, and you write your answer by hand. There is no length limit.
Four prizes go to one person each: grand prize KRW 1 million, gold KRW 500,000, silver KRW 300,000 and bronze KRW 200,000. Winners are told individually after the event.
Schedule
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Until 5 November 2026, 18:00 | Application deadline |
| 7 November 2026, 14:00 | Writing contest at Busan University of Foreign Studies, Manoh Hall (G203) |
How to apply
- Check that you are an international student at a university or graduate school in Busan.
- Scan the QR code on the contest poster and fill in the Naver Form.
- Apply by 5 November 2026, 18:00.
- Come to Manoh Hall (만오기념홀), room G203, Busan University of Foreign Studies, on 7 November at 14:00.
We checked this listing against the organizer's notice on 20 Oct 2026. Organizers sometimes change dates or rules, so always read the official notice before you apply. If the notice is only in Korean, search for 제2회 부산 유학생 부산사랑 글짓기 대회 to find it.
