Hello, international students studying and growing in Korea! This is Vijob. 🎬
When you study abroad in Korea, you go through so many moments, from preparing for admission and school life to career concerns and preparing for employment. For someone else, that process can become the courage to start a study abroad journey in Korea.
2026 Hanguk Yuhak Hongbo Short-form Video Contest (2026 한국유학 홍보 숏폼 영상 공모전) is a contest where you share the journey you have built in Korea through a short video. If you are studying at a university in Korea or are an international graduate with experience studying in Korea, this is an opportunity worth checking out.
Applications are open until 2026-09-15(Tue). Vijob will give you a quick overview of eligibility, video requirements, and awards. 👇
📌 Contest Overview
Contest name: 2026 Hanguk Yuhak Hongbo Short-form Video Contest (2026 한국유학 홍보 숏폼 영상 공모전)
Theme: “My Journey, Designed in Korea. Drawing My Journey in Korea”
Application period: 2026-07-29(Wed) ~ 2026-09-15(Tue)
Participation format: Individual or team participation available
This contest is about expressing your own story, built through studying and experiences in Korea, in a short-form video. Rather than simply introducing your school, it focuses on the admission preparation, changes in your career path, and dreams you want to build in the future.
📝 Contest Topics
For the video, choose one of the three detailed topics below.
My Admission Journey in Korea: The journey from preparing for admission to a Korean university to getting accepted
My Career, Built in Korea: A story of how experiences in Korea led to real employment and a career path
My Career, Dreamed in Korea: A future career story shaped by experiences in Korea
You can choose the topic that best fits your own flow, from the time you were preparing to study in Korea to your current major, internships or employment experiences, and the career you hope to build in the future.
🙋 Eligibility
Undergraduate and graduate students affiliated with domestic universities: Korean nationals and foreigners may both participate
International graduates with experience studying in Korea: If you have studied in Korea, you may participate even after graduation
For international students, this can be a chance to organize the experiences you have built in Korea. In particular, turning your admission preparation, school life, and career exploration into a video can showcase your Korea study abroad story like a portfolio.
🎥 Video Requirements
Length: Within 60 to 90 seconds
Format: Vertical short-form video (aspect ratio 9:16 / resolution 1080×1920 or higher)
Language: Must be produced in Korean or English
Subtitles: Korean videos must include English subtitles
The video is short, but the message should be clear. Within 60 to 90 seconds, make sure it clearly shows what kind of journey you are building in Korea.
🏆 Awards (5 winners total / total prize pool of 3,000,000 KRW)
🥇 Grand Prize (1 winner): 1,000,000 KRW and the Ministry of Education Minister's Award
🥈 Excellence Prize (1 winner): 800,000 KRW and the Ministry of Education Minister's Award
🥉 Merit Prize (3 winners): 400,000 KRW each and the President of the National Institute for International Education Award (국립국제교육원장상)
This contest offers not only prize money but also the Ministry of Education Minister's Award and the President of the National Institute for International Education Award (국립국제교육원장상). It can also be a meaningful challenge for anyone who wants to preserve their Korea study abroad experience as an official achievement.
🚀 How to Participate
Video production: Create a 60 to 90-second vertical short-form video based on your chosen topic.
SNS upload: Upload the video to your personal SNS as public.
Submit the original file: Submit the original video through Google Forms connected via the QR code on the poster.
Detailed application instructions can be found through the QR code on the contest poster. Be sure to complete both the video upload and the original file submission before the deadline.
Your Korea study abroad story can become a great guide for someone else. Vijob will continue to share opportunities for international students to learn, work, and grow in Korea. Be sure to check Vijob for contests and activity information you can prepare for before the deadline. 💙
