The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand has announced the upcoming Korean Literature Translation Contest 2025, designed to provide Thai nationals with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their Korean language proficiency. The competition is being organized as part of the broader 2025 K-Book Exhibition initiative, which aims to promote Korean literature and cultural exchange in Thailand.
The translation contest is scheduled to take place on November 28 at 3:00 PM at the Korean Cultural Center in Thailand. Participation will be strictly limited to 50 contestants, making the competition highly selective and competitive for aspiring translators and Korean language enthusiasts.
Eligibility requirements for the contest are specifically defined to ensure fairness and target the intended demographic. Only Thai nationals are permitted to participate in the competition. Notably, applicants whose father or mother holds Korean nationality are explicitly excluded from eligibility, ensuring the contest remains focused on Thai citizens who have learned Korean as a foreign language.
Participants should be prepared for several specific contest conditions. The book selected for translation will be announced only on the day of the event, requiring contestants to demonstrate their translation skills without prior preparation of the specific text. All participants must bring their own laptop or tablet computer to complete the translation work during the competition.
To maintain standardization and fairness, contestants will be restricted to using only one approved dictionary resource. The permitted dictionary is available at https://dict.naver.com/thkodict/main, which provides Korean-Thai language translation support. No other reference materials or dictionaries will be allowed during the competition.
Interested candidates can apply for the contest through the designated online application form available at https://forms.gle/QshXY3SNy3L8M4KW9. Given the limited number of available spots, early application is recommended for those wishing to participate in this prestigious literary translation event.
