The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea is pleased to announce Talk Talk Korea 2026, an international content contest open to participants from around the world. Under this year’s theme, “My First K-Culture Moment,” participants are invited to creatively share a memorable first encounter with Korean culture through a variety of content formats.   Contest Information ●Submission Period: July 27–September 28, 2026 ※ Based on Korea Standard Time ●Theme: My First K-Culture Moment ●Categories: ○Video ○Photo Book ○Drawing &Illustration ○Writing, including slogans, proposals, and essays ●Winner Announcement: November 5, 2026 ●First Prize: Korean travel gift certificate valued at USD 2,000   How to Enter 1.Upload your content to your personal social media account and set the post to public. 2.Include the required hashtags: #talktalkkorea2026, #ttk2026, and #MyPOV. 3.Register on the official Talk Talk Korea website and submit the link to your post through the designated Google Form.   For detailed guidelines and submission information, please visit the official Talk Talk Korea website. Official Website: https://talktalkkorea.or.kr Inquiries: Instagram @talktalkkoreacontest or the Q&A section of the official website.  

Jeonbuk State is recruiting participants for the 2026 Jeonbuk K-POP Academy, a two-week intensive training camp for young people from around the world who are passionate about K-POP. The program will feature trainers from major Korean entertainment agencies and professional producers. Participants will receive specialized vocal and dance training and gain hands-on industry experience through recording, songwriting, live showcases, and cultural programs throughout Jeonbuk State. ●Program: 2026 Jeonbuk K-POP Academy ●Dates: September 5–19, 2026 ●Location: Jeonbuk State, Republic of Korea ●Eligibility: Foreign and Korean nationals of high school to university age ※ Applicants must currently reside in Korea or be able to stay in Jeonbuk State during the program period. ●Application Deadlines: ○Overseas residents: August 7, 2026 ○Korea-based residents: August 15, 2026 ●Inquiries: cs@maumdama.net Main Programs ●Specialized vocal and dance training ●K-POP cover song recording and music video production ●Live performance and showcase opportunities at a professional venue ●Hands-on experience in songwriting, recording, and K-POP production ●Cultural experiences in Jeonju, Buan, and other areas of Jeonbuk State ●Korea travel vlog content creation ●Certificate of completion upon conclusion of the program Program Benefits All expenses during the camp will be fully covered, excluding airfare. ●Accommodation ●Meals ●Professional K-POP training ●Cultural experiences ●Showcase and special experience programs ※ Participants are responsible for their own airfare and visa-related expenses. ※ An official certificate of participation may be provided for visa issuance. For detailed eligibility requirements, the application link, and additional information, please scan the QR code on the recruitment poster.

The 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will be held this July in Busan, Republic of Korea.   As this is the first time the Republic of Korea is hosting this prestigious event, we are preparing an exceptionally special experience. We have put together a rich variety of immersive attractions and activities designed to engage all five senses, allowing participants from around the globe to deeply experience the essence of K-Heritage, K-Culture, and K-Food.   We hope this 48th session serves as a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the invaluable wealth of world heritage, while providing a wonderful occasion to fully celebrate the richness of Korean culture.   We sincerely look forward to your keen interest and support, and to welcoming you to Busan. Thank you!   🌐 Official Links - Host Country Official Website: https://48whcbusan2026.kr/ - UNESCO World Heritage Centre: https://whc.unesco.org/en/sessions/48com/

The 21st class of Friends of Korea Recruitment

Hangeul Festa is a festival where non-native speakers write their own languages using either standard Hangeul or "Nuri-Hangeul." To participate, simply tell a story in your native language, transcribe the sounds into Hangeul or Nuri-Hangeul, and create a YouTube video featuring it. For Hangeul Festa 2026, the Foundation has revised and applied the common rules for "Nuri-Hangeul"—first introduced during Hangeul Festa 2025—along with updated transcription guidelines for four languages. "Nuri-Hangeul" is a writing system proposed by the Hangeul Nuri Foundation. Based on the creation principles and character forms of Hunminjeongeum, it enables the transcription of sounds from various global languages into Hangeul. Nuri-Hangeul restores four Hunminjeongeum characters that are no longer in use—‘ㆁ, ㆆ, ㅿ, ㆍ’—and utilizes specific characters (such as the glottal sounds ‘ㅇ, ㆆ, ㅎ’, the semi-alveolar ‘ㅿ’, and the lingual ‘ㄹ’) to serve as distinctive markers. It also features a structured approach to representing complex vowels (diphthongs and triphthongs) by writing the trailing vowel sound in a smaller size. This year, the common rules for Nuri-Hangeul (originally announced in 2025) have been revised, and the transcription guidelines for English, Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese have been partially updated accordingly. FFurthermore, plans are underway to expand the system to support a wider range of languages and enable PC-based input.  Hangeul Festa 2026 Overview Hangeul Festa 2026 consists of two categories: the "Hangeul Category," where participants transcribe the sounds of their native languages using the modern Hangeul writing system (comprising 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels); and the "Nuri-Hangeul Category," where participants transcribe the sounds of their native languages using "Nuri-Hangeul"—a system proposed by the Hangeul Nuri Foundation for four specific languages. The theme for both categories is the same: introducing traditional food or traditional games from the participants' respective countries or ethnic groups. The competition runs for three months, from May 15 to August 13, 2026, and the winners will be announced on the official website on October 1. One overall winner will be selected from across both categories to receive the top honor, the "Sejong Award," along with a prize of $10,000. A total of $62,000 in prize money will be awarded to 99 winners, with prizes given for 1st through 5th place in each category.