The 2025 Sejong Institute Speaking and Writing Contest concluded successfully in Cairo, marking a major milestone in cultural and linguistic exchange between Egypt and South Korea. Organized by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Egypt in collaboration with the Sejong Institute Foundation, the event recognized the achievements of outstanding Korean language learners from Egypt’s King Sejong Institute (KSI) branch.
Now a growing global event, the Sejong Contest spans 156 KSI branches across 76 countries. Egypt’s local contest included two main categories: Korean Speaking and Korean Writing. Sixty-one participants entered the first round, held virtually between March 27 and April 16, with 23 finalists advancing to the in-person final round hosted at the KCC in Cairo.
Finalists impressed a panel of Korean language instructors and cultural experts with their fluency, creativity, and strong command of Korean. Winners were chosen based on linguistic accuracy, cultural depth, and originality of expression.
Top winners in both categories received all-expenses-paid trips to South Korea, where they will undergo a one-week intensive training program hosted by the Sejong Institute Foundation. This program includes advanced Korean language workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and personalized mentorship from professional educators.
These winners will also compete in the global final round scheduled for October 2025, where champions will receive prestigious six-month scholarships to study Korean at top language institutes in South Korea.
In 2024, an Egyptian student proudly secured second place in the global finals, highlighting Egypt’s growing excellence in Korean language education.
“This contest is not just a competition—it’s a bridge of understanding between South Korea and Egypt,” said Mr. Oh Sungho, Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Egypt. “We are proud to provide a platform where visions and ideas can be exchanged to strengthen the cultural ties between our two nations.”
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