We are pleased to announce the recruitment of participants for the Seoul preliminary round of the “Korean Speech Contest for International Students,” which will be held as part of the 2025 University Student Mock APEC Summit. The selected winner will represent Seoul at the national finals.


1. Event Overview
▪ Contest Title: Korean Speech Contest for International Students – Seoul Preliminary Round (Talk in Korean)
▪ Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Schedule subject to change)
▪ Eligibility: International students currently enrolled in universities or graduate schools in Seoul
▪ Speech Topic: Choose one topic related to your study abroad experience in Seoul
- My Dream Job
- Unique Ideas for Promoting Studying in Seoul
- My Success Story in Seoul
- Most Memorable Experience While Studying in Seoul


2. Awards & Benefits:
① Grand Prize (1 student): Seoul Mayor's Award + Entry to National Final (Aug. 26 in Gyeongbuk), including cultural events in Andong & Gyeongju
② Excellence Prize (2 students): Seoul Mayor's Award + Opportunities to participate in Seoul City events
③ Merit Prize (2 students): Seoul Mayor's Award + Opportunities to participate in Seoul City events


3. How to Apply
▪ Application Period: June 4 (Wed) – June 20 (Fri), 2025, by 6:00 PM (KST)
▪ Submission Method: Send completed documents via email to the contact person (lsb0515@seoul.go.kr)
▪ Required Documents: Application form, student ID or certificate of enrollment (proof of current enrollment)
▪ Result Notification: June 27 (Fri), 2025 – Individual notification to selected applicants


4. Selection Process
▪ Application Submission: June 4 – June 20
▪ 1st Round (Document Screening): June 27 – 15 finalists will be notified individually
▪ 2nd Round (Preliminary Contest): July 3 – Held at Seoul Global Center, announcement of winners at 4:30 PM
▪ National Final: August 26 (Tue), 2025
▪  Evaluation Criteria: Fluency, Creativity, Grammar & Vocabulary, Content & Logic, Delivery & Expression


5. Inquiries
▪ Ms. Subin Lee, Seoul Metropolitan Government – Foreign Resident Division: 02-2133-5072
▪ Ms. Sumin Lee, Seoul Metropolitan Government – Foreign Resident Division: 02-2133-5068