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FAQs
Will participants memorize and present a script to an audience?
Yes, participants are required to memorize their script and present it to the audience (finalist family members and educators). They may bring a notecard or index card to glance at their notes if needed.
Will the competition be in Korean or English for non-heritage students?
For both non-heritage and heritage students, the competition will be conducted in Korean only.
If students qualify for the final rounds, will they create a new speech or present the one from their application video?
They will revise the same speech used for their application (most likely with additional information) and present to the audience. Below is the time limit for each category.
Heritage
Non-Heritage
Time Limit
Total Students
9
9
–
18
3
3
5 minutes
6
Middle School
High School
College
Total
3
3
3 minutes
6
3
3
4 minutes
6
Category
Is using presentation slides during the final round highly recommended or completely optional?
Using slides for the final round is completely optional!
What is the rough schedule of the competition day?
Please see last year's program for more details: 2025 Program
Contact
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Coordinator: Hayoung Jane Cho
Email Address: k.woolim.usa@gmail.com
To reach coordinators for questions, please fill out the form attached here: Contact Form
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