In conjunction with ASEAN Day today, the 8th of August, AYNK is collaborating with the ASEAN Korea Centre (AKC) for the third Annyeong ASEAN Contest in the form of an infographic!

Annyeong ASEAN is an annual project organized by the ASEAN Youth Network in Korea (AYNK) in collaboration with the ASEAN Korea Centre (AKC) and with the support of various ASEAN Students' Associations in ROK. This year, the Annyeong ASEAN competition is in the form of an infographic with the theme, "Forging String Bonds: The ASEAN-Republic of Korea Partnership". 

Through this theme, participants are expected to convey interesting data, knowledge, and information about the relationship between ROK and ASEAN through developing interesting graphic visual representations. It may cover any aspect of ASEAN-Korea relations including but not limited to economic partnership, tourism, governance, mutual perceptions, culture and history, people-to-people exchanges, and more.

Annyeong ASEAN 2023 is a group contest. Each group must consist of a minimum member of 2 persons and a maximum of 3 persons and must comprise AT LEAST 1 ASEAN youth and 1 Korean youth. The contest is open to students of ASEAN (full-time or exchange) and Korean (full-time only) nationalities, who are currently enrolled in Korean universities.

EVENT DATE:

• Entry Submission Period: 8th August 2023 - 30th September 2023
• Evaluation Period: 30th September - 4th November 2023 (divided into 2 evaluation rounds)
• Announcement of Winners: 13th November 2023

PARTICIPANTS

Open to all university students of ASEAN and Korean nationality based in Korea. "Group participation only which comprises at least 1 ASEAN and Korean youth (min. 2 ~ max. 3 person).

THEME

"FORGING STRONG BONDS: THE ASEAN-REPUBLIC OF KOREA PARTNERSHIP"

What we are looking for:

• Visual infographics
• Data and information about the relationship between Korea and ASEAN
• Any topic allowed, including but not limited to economic partnership, tourism, governance, mutual perceptions, culture and history, and people-to-people exchanges.

ENTRY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Must satisfy the theme of Annyeong ASEAN 2023
• Entry submission by completing the participation form via Google Form (QR and link in IG's aynk_official bio) (forms.gle/oJcdUuQSZBKtBgm49)
• Each group participant can only submit one entry
• Must be the original works of the participant(s)
• All sources should be referenced appropriately

INFOGRAPHIC FORMAT

• Size: A3 poster
• Submitted in PDF format
• Language: English
• Topic: any aspect of the ASEAN-Korea elation, including a short explanation of the choice of subject (max 200 words)
• References should also be submitted in a separate PDF file

JUDGING CRITERIA

*All submissions will be processed and reviewed bha selection committee based on the following Rubric:

1. Visual 25%
2. Data Accuracy 20%
3. Information Value, Flow, and Clarity 40%
4. Content Relevance 15%

AWARDS

1. Grand Prize (×2): ₩ 600.00 + certificate
2. Excellence Prize (×4): ₩ 600.00 + certificate
3. Encouragement (×6): ₩ 600.00 + certificate

Winning infographics will be shared on AYNK and AKC SNS and showcased at the annual end-of-year celebration along with the award ceremony.

INQUIRIES 

For any inquiries, shoot us a message via the following channels:

Email: aseanaynk@gmail.com

Instagram: @aynk_official

ATTACHMENT

1. Annyeong ASEAN 2023 Infographic Contest Concept Note.pdf

Korean Food Video Contest for Foreigners

The 2023 Korean Food Video Contest for Foreigners is held to enjoy Korean food as well as the Hallyu wave.

Korean Food Video Contest for Foreigners Application Guide

Introduction to the contest

※ The disadvantage that arises from not checking the introduction of the contest is on the person himself/herself.

2023 #playkoreanfood_season4

The 2022 Korean Food Video Contest for Foreigners

Time to learn about the taste and beauty of Korea and experience it for yourself!

We are holding a Korean food video contest this year to make Korean food not only known, but enjoyed by the whole world.

1. Competition field 

2. Group classification

(1) Group A

• Account manager with more than 500 YouTube subscribers (including 500)

(2) Group B

• Account manager with less than 500 YouTube subscribers (500 not included)

※Classified based on the number of subscribers at the time of application for the contest

※Proof of the number of subscribers may be requested during the screening process

3. Award scale

(1) (Group A) Cookbang (USD 16,000), Mukbang (USD 11,500) Total

(2) (Group B) Cookbang (USD 8,200), Mukbang (USD 6,760) Total USD 14,960

※ Group A (18 works), Group B (32 works)/ A total of 50 works will be selected

※ Taxes and public charges related to prize money shall apply to the winner

※ If there is no eligible person (team), the size of the award may be reduced

4. Guidance and Precautions

1. If you do not agree to collecting personal information, participation in the contest is restricted.
2. In the case of stealing or submission of other contest-winning works or entries, it will be regarded as cheating, and if it is awarded, it will be canceled and the full amount of prize money will be recovered
3. The award may be canceled if the post is deleted during the contest period or after the announcement or essential items in the title are deleted.
4. Non-payment of prize money that occurs only in areas where overseas remittance is impossible will be borne by the winner.
5. Taxes and public charges on the prize money shall be borne by the winner. 

※ 4.4% tax and public charges are incurred

5. Inquiries

(1) Contact : Korean Food Promotion Institute Contest Operation Secretariat

(2) E-mail : hansik2023@doitco.com

Contest schedule

※ The disadvantage that arises from not checking the introduction of the contest is on the person himself/herse

1. Contest schedule

1. Application period: August 2nd, 2023 (Wenday) - September 3rd, 2023 (Sunday) 23;59 (KST)
2. 1st Screening: September 4th, 2023 (Monday) - September 5th, 2023 (Tuesday)　
3. 2nd Screening: September 7th, 2023 (Thursday) - September 10th, 2023 (Sunday)　
4. Result Announcement: September 15th, 2023 (Friday)

※ Proposal schedule and announcement date may be changed depending on internal circumstances

※Based on Korean Standard Time (GMT time difference - 9 hours)

※ Individual prize payment

2. Screening method

1. 1st Screening : Top 30 in Group A by number of views (by field), Selected up to 50th place in B group (by field)
2. 2nd Screening : Judges (internal and external experts) will judge based on the results of the first evaluation

※Those with less than 60 points will be disqualified from the judging, and the winners will be selected in the order of the highest score in each field.

3. Presentation method

1. Announcement of winners: Announcement of 2022 Korean Food Video Contest for Foreigners (www.playkoreanfood.com) and individual information

How to participate

1. Participants

Any foreign national, regardless of residence

※ Excluding Koreans – including dual citizenship

※In the case of appearing with a Korean, participation is possible if the proportion of foreign participants is more than 2/3

2. Application method

1. Application period : August 22nd, 2023 (Monday) - September 30th, 2023 (Friday) 23;59 (KST)
2. Application method : Upload your account to YouTube and register for the contest website (www.playkoreanfood.com)

※Both the personal YouTube channel and the contest website must be produced and submitted within the above period to be recognized.

3. Entry Specification

1. Video production using ENG cameras, camcorders, smartphones, etc.
2. File type : avi, mp4, etc.
3. Image size (resolution) : 1920 X 1080 pixels or more
4. Length: within 30 minutes
5. Video submission file name: [#playkoreanfood_season4]_participant name_work title

4. Requried

1. Video title : [#playkoreanfood_season4]_video title
2. Required hashtags : #playkoreanfood_season4 #Hansik #KoreanFood #PlayHansik and other Korean food tags.

※ Use uppercase and lowercase letters in hashtags

5. Reasons for disqualification

1. In the case of negating Korean food or using it as an overly stimulating material
2. If it is determined to not correspond to Korean food or does not fit the purpose of the contest
3. In case of using the wrong notation of Korean food ※Kimchi : 泡菜(wrong notation) -> 辛奇(Kimchi) (correct notation), Gimbap : Sushi/Rice Roll(すし) (wrong notation) → Gimbap(キンパプ) (correct notation)
4. When subscriber count and view count manipulation is confirmed
5. Non-consent to personal information disclosure, etc.
6. Failure to qualify for participation

6. Restrictions on entry and precautions

1. Only videos (Entries) produced and uploaded during the contest period will be recognized (based on the video upload date – Korean Standard Time).
2. Entries are recognized only when uploading to the YouTube channel and uploading to the official site of the contest are completed.
3. The detailed evaluation criteria and process of the submitted works are not disclosed, and the content of the award can be adjusted according to the number of submissions and the level of the work.
4. The application period, work evaluation, and award-winning work schedule may be changed depending on circumstances.
5. Each individual may submit up to three entries per category (cookbang, mukbang).
6. In the case of multiple entries by one person, only the one with the highest prize money will be selected for the winning work.
7. In the case of applying as a group, each team is considered as one person, and the prize money is paid to one representative and disputes arising during the prize distribution process must be resolved amicably within the team.
8. The submitted work must appear in person. (In the case of an award-winning work, proof of identity must be possible)
9. The winning video can be uploaded to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Korean Food Promotion Agency's YouTube channel, website, and SNS channel for service.
10. Entries must be works that have not won awards in other competitions, if it is identified as a winning work, the prize will be canceled and the prize money will be recovered.
11. If it is found that the winning work infringes the copyright of a third party, the winning prize is invalidated as well as all related legal responsibilities, including the return of the prize money.
12. If a dispute arises for any other reason, both parties shall make a mutual effort to settle the dispute amicably.
13. The number of channel followers must be submitted as evidence that captures the number of followers during the contest period.
14. If the winning history of the same contest is confirmed more than twice, the prize will be limited.

Key point

※The disadvantage that arises from not checking the introduction of the contest is on the person himself/herself.

1. Offering extra points

2. Hansik Foreign Language Notation

More diverse Korean foreign language notation can be found on the website of the Korean Food Promotion Institute.

▶ Go on the website website

Do you have innovative ideas for ASEAN?

Are you ready to showcase your startup in ASEAN?

Right now! We invite young AI startups in ASEAN!

ASEAN is an important region with a high proportion of young population and a rapidly growing digital market. It is a dynamic hub for startup ecosystems, more than anywhere else in the world.

In first week of September 2023, during the ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, we will host the "2023 ASEAN Korea AI YOUTH FESTA," where young AI startups from ASEAN will share innovative ideas. The event revolves around the theme of "ASEAN's Prosperity through AI."

This pitching event will focus on innovation ideas about AI business for ASEAN's shared prosperity and peace, involving startups from the ten ASEAN countries. Selected startups, determined by expert judges, will be invited to participate in the AI YOUTH FESTA held as a side event of the ASEAN Summit. There, they will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas about AI business and network with ASEAN Member States (AMS) startups, VC, ACC, BigTech.

The winning teams will receive cash prizes, along with an invitation to visit Korea. During their visit, they will have the opportunity to explore the Korean startup ecosystem and benefit from various mentoring and business opportunities.!

Right now! ASEAN and Korea are eagerly awaiting your innovative ideas! 

Don't hesitate! Apply and come to Jakarta Indonesia!

Overview

• Mentorship per company
• Up to $35k prize per company
• In person in location
• Cost $0
• 20 companies funded per year
• Pitching ideas about AI and Networking opportunities for startups at the ASEAN Summit-linked event
• Looking for companies:
• in Energy Efficiency, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Start-ups, Food Safety, Productivity Enhancement, Green Technology, Green IT, Machine Vision, Carbon Reduction, Women Startup, Data Science, IoT Wearables, FinTech, Deep Learning, Water Usage and Leak Detection, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Image Recognition, Large Language Model (LLM), AI Governance
• located in Asia
• incorporated or not
• idea or prototype stage
• have raised funding or not
• currently raising or not raising funds
• have revenue or not

Event Program

• Startups pitch your ideas about AI Business
• Networking with AMS' Startups, VC, ACC, BigTech

Winning Benefits

• Total prize money of over 35,000 USD
• Invitation to Korea, providing Business Opportunity

Schedule

• Application period: Juli 7, 2023 - August 4, 2023
• Application review & result announcement: 2st week of August
• AI YOUTH FESTA & networking: 1st week of September
• Invite Korea: End of this year

Q&A

If your startup is selected, how would you travel to Indonesia? Don't worry, selected team will be provided with airfare and accomodation

If your startup is not selected? Don't worry, when you are on-site, networking opportunities will be provided

Apply now

f6s.com/2023-asean-ai-festa/apply

Contact information

asean_startup@nipa.kr

Public Notice for the 2023 ASEAN-ROK Youth Metaverse Idea Contest (Focusing on Cultural Heritage)

The Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA) and ASEAN-ROK Working Committee on Cultural Heritage Cooperation (the Committee) are recruiting participants for the "2023 ASEAN-Korea Youth Metaverse Idea Contest (Focusing on Cultural Heritage)", in which BIPA asks ASEAN college students to propose ideas in the field of "cultural heritage and tourism" using Metaverse technology.

1. Outline

Period:

From 1st Aug to 18th Aug (Deadline : 18:00 KST)

Qualification: 

University or Graduate student with Asean Nationality in Asean countries and ROK (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam)

Number of applicants: 

Up to 100 person (First come, first served)

Applying condition: 

• An individual or a team (up to 4 person)
• An individual or one of team member should be able to communicate in English and one of team members (or an individual) should be a planner.
• All applicants should possess ASEAN national passports. (If not, should obtain ASEAN passport by September 20th.)
• Those who apply alone from an identical country with similar ideas will be asked to build up a team by the secretariat. (not regulatory)

2. Competition Topic

Topic: 

Participants are free to propose ideas related to “cultural heritage and tourism” using immersive content technologies such as XR (VR/AR/MR) and metaverse

An example of topic:

• Preservation of cultural heritage through XR metaverse technology: How to preserve cultural heritage using XR  metaverse technology

3. Privilege & Prize

Privilege

• More than 5 teams (up to 20 persons) will be invited to Busan, ROK for the final round of the contest and off-line camp.
• Round trip ticket, accommodation, meals, seminars and tours will be provided to the final round contesters by courtesy of BIPA.

Prize

• The winner and 2 runner-ups of the final round will be awarded. The winner will have a chance to present their output to the 3rd Working Committee Meeting for ASEAN-ROK Cultural Heritage Cooperation, to be held in Thailand in December, 2023 (to be confirmed).
• Members of runner-ups will be awarded with a small IT gadget.

4. Qualifying Round

On-line Qualifying Round

• Period: From August 28th to September 22nd
• Venue: On-line Metaverse Platform (Hancom a:rz Meta)
• Competition: On-line evaluation (PPT or Additional Presentation).
• Service: On-line lectures and the support of on-line activities to flourish contender’s ideas will be provided.

5. Final Round

Off-line Final Round (Busan, ROK)

• Period: From November 5th to 11th 
• Venue: ASEAN-ROK ICT Convergence Village, BIPA, Busan, ROK
• Competition: Off-line evaluation (PPT or Additional Presentation).  
• Service: On/ off-line lectures & mentoring for the development of Ideas, Tour of Busan & Gyeongju and XR Companies in Busan.

6. Evaluation

Evaluation

• 5 ~ 7 judges will examine and evaluate teams and individuals. Teams/ individuals with the highest scores are selected by summing and averaging the scores of the judges.  As for the evaluation, points are set by categories below.

7. Mentoring services

Mentors

• A mentor group with expertise in cultural heritage, tourism, and ICT will be formed for the benefits of participants of the contest.

Mentoring services

• Qualifying round: Mentoring service will be provided in the qualifying round for the development of ideas and team build-up process
• Final round: Mentoring service will be provided in the final round for the final presentation and future plan.

8. Inquiries

If any inquiries arise, participants wil kol be encouraged to contact the secretariat of 2023 ASEAN-ROK Youth XR Metaverse Idea Contest. Please send an email to bipaxr@gmail.com or ak.heritagenetwork@gmail.com

9. Submission of application

Applicants who wish to submit, please press the button below and fill out the Google form bit.ly/3rEca8a.