Korean Speech, Writing Contest Produces Winners

Ayodele Precious and Joy Elo Ossai have emerged winners of the 2021 Korean Speech and Writing Contest.

The contest, which was held online, was organised by the Korean Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

Muizat Kehinde Ayoola and

Faith Iyanuoluwa Aiyedogbon placed second and third respectively in the speech making category, while Onyekachi Anthony Ikoku and Deborah Oluwabukola Adedeji trailed Ossai in the writing contest.

The Korean speech and writing competition is an annual event for students of Korean Language.

The competition assists language students to improve their communication and writing skills in Korean Language.

The winner of the speaking category stands a chance to visit Korea on an all-expense paid trip. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the entry submissions and award ceremony for this year were done online. Students for the speaking category submitted their videos by email, just as those for writing competition sent their scripts via email.

The theme for this year’s speaking contest is ‘My Favourite Korean Word’, while the writing competition theme is ‘The Korean Tourist Destination I would like to Visit’.

Three winners from each category got various cash prizes, while the winner in the speaking category will be recommended for a trip to Korea.