Korean Air launches 25th Annual Travel Photo Contest

Korean Air has launched its 25th annual travel photo contest dubbed the “Korean Air Travel Photo Contest,” it is one of the most popular photography competitions in Korea. Every year, participants submit photos featuring their travels anywhere in the world, beautiful scenery, nature and shots depicting people’s lives in different parts of the country. Entrants have until Aug. 20 to submit their photographs.

This year’s competition is divided into two categories – General Awards and Special Awards. The General Awards are for photographs that capture the photographers most memorable travel moment. The Special Awards are themed ‘Go Beyond’ and entrants should submit extraordinary photos that show a new perspective or challenge that transcends the conventional, they could, for example, be aerial or underwater shots.

Those who are passionate about photography and travel, regardless of nationality, can submit entries. All photos must be previously unpublished work. Entrants can upload photos through the contest website, send by post or personally deliver to Korean Air’s Seoul office. More details are provided on the contest website, photo.koreanair.com.

65 winners will be selected by a judging panel, consisting of photography professors and professional photographers. The overall Grand Prize winner will receive two Korean Air international Prestige Class round-trip tickets, two domestic Prestige Class round-trip tickets and a camera. Other winners will also receive Korean Air tickets and plaques.

Award-winning photos will be exhibited in Ilwoo Space, National Museum of Korea and at Jeju Airport. This year, the airline is planning to produce postcards showing the winning photographs, which will be distributed at photo exhibitions. Furthermore, selected photos will be included in the 2019 Korean Air calendar.