We are here with an exciting competition that could be your free ticket to South Korea! You heard it right: the wait is finally over. “Talk Talk Korea 2026″ is officially open for registration. For those unfamiliar with the program, it’s an international contest organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. The contest is open to foreigners who do not hold Korean nationality, inviting them to share their perspectives and experiences with Korean culture through illustration, drawing, writing, video, or photo books.
The 2026 edition centers on the theme “My First K-Culture Moment,” inviting participants to share the moment they first discovered K-food, K-beauty, K-pop, K-drama, or other aspects of Korean culture, and how it influenced them. The winner will receive a $2,000 Korea travel voucher, and other winners will receive Amazon gift cards. The application window is open. The deadline to submit entries is September 28, 2026.
Talk Talk Korea 2026 Overview
- Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea
- Open to: All Nationals except Koreans
- Competition Mode: Online
- Theme: My First K-Culture Moment
- Application Deadline: September 28, 2026, by 11:59 PM KST
About Talk Talk Korea Contest
It’s an international contest organized by the Government of Korea; it invites people from around the world to share their views on Korean culture. The 2026 edition of the contest revolves around an exciting theme that invites participants to reflect on their first K-Culture moment that caught their attention and sparked their interest in Korea. It can be a K-Drama, Korean food, K-pop, or any other Korean cultural experience.
Contest Categories
Participants can choose one from 4 categories:
1. Video:
You need to create a 30-60-second video about your first K-culture experience. It can be a vlog, animation, cinematic video, or another creative style. The video must be submitted in MP4 format with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
2. Photo Book
You need to create a photo book that reflects your personal perspective and experience with K-culture. The photo book must be uploaded to your social media account and set to public before you submit your entry.
3. Drawing and Illustration
Show your first K-Culture experience through your drawing or illustration. It can be a sketch, digital illustration, cutout, or any other illustration format.
4. Writing
You need to share your first K-culture experience in writing. Participants need to handwrite their completed slogan, photograph it, and upload it to their social media.
Who can Apply?
- The Talk Talk contest is open to all nationals except Korean nationals
- Participants don’t need to be in Korea to compete
- Participants in the video category can compete as a team or individually
- All other categories are for individual participants
Contest Prizes
- 1st Place: Korea Travel Voucher worth USD 2,000
- 2nd Place: Amazon Gift Card worth USD 1,000
- 3rd Place: Amazon Gift Card worth USD 700
- 4th Place: Amazon Gift Card worth USD 300
- 5th Place: Amazon Gift Card worth USD 200
- Participation Award: Amazon Gift Card worth USD 30
Important
Participants must keep this in mind: entries created using generative AI will not be accepted and will be rejected straight away.
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How to Apply?
The application process depends on the category you are applying for; follow the following steps:
- Visit the offical link mentioned below
- Select the category in which you would like to compete
- Read the category requirements and application submission guidelines
- Register on Offical Talk Talk Korea portal
- Complete the Google form for the selected category
- Application deadline: The submission closes on September 20, 2026
- Result Announcement: November 5, 2026
For more details and to register, visit the official link below:
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