Korean Dream Challenge

The Global Peace Women welcomes you to join the “Korean Dream Challenge 2023” to raise awareness and support for the Korean Dream.  Through the ‘Korean Dream Challenge 2023,’ we hope to discover new influencers who are creating engaging and inspiring content that promotes the Korean Dream and the ultimate hope of peace. The ‘Korean Dream Challenge 2023,’ is a part of the 10 Million Korean Dreamers campaign spearheaded by Action for Korea United, to gather the support of 10 million people worldwide in 2025 commemorating the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Independence at the close of World War II. 

*Korean Dream: The award winning book, “Korean Dream: A Vision for a Unified Korea” by Dr. Hyun Jin P, Moon, describes the Korean Dream as a vision of a nation, rooted in the founding ethos of the Korean people, Hongik Ingan, to live for the benefit of all humanity. The Korean Dream is inspiring the largest grass-roots coalition for Korean reunification in the world, Action for Korea United. Global Peace Women is a member organization of Action for Korea United.

**Video Production: create a short video of one to three minutes using copyright-free presentations, songs, music, photos, videos, poems, cartoons, and essays, etc. and submit it in MP4 format.

Timeline

◯ Application period: September 1st - October 31st, 2023
Information session (Online): September 30th 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (UTC)
Challenge Duration: September 2023 - February 2024
Video Creation & Promotion Idea Submission Deadline: October 31st, 2023
Judging and Award Recipient Selection: November 1st - 31st, 2023
◯ Video
Promotiona: December 1st - 31st, 2023   
Awards ceremony: January 2024 - February 2024

◯ Eligible countries: 11 Asian Countries: Korea, Japan, China, Mongolia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Nepal
Eligibility: Adults or groups aged 18 or older
     (If you are under the age of 18, you need to receive consent from your parent or guardian)◯

Award Details

Grand Award to 1 person (team)

Hallyu Travel Expense Support $2,000

Top Award 2 people (teams)

Hallyu Travel Expense Support $1,000

Participation Awards

10 people(teams)
Korean Restaurant Meal Ticket
$200

*Entry limit: multiple entries from each participant are allowed; only one award per participant 

Let's go on a Korean wave trip!

Challenge Topics

Topic 1) Support the Korean Dream!
Create a short video that introduces the "Korean Dream"
- a vision of a free and unified Korea that contributes to regional and global peace.

Topic 2) Let's Foster a Spirit of Friendship Between Korean and your country!
Craft a short video that highlights the merits and cherished aspects of Korea. Conclude with a heartfelt message of support for the Korean Dream.

Judgment Criteria

(40%) Topic Conveyability: Are the values and the vision of the Korean Dream and the Challenge theme well expressed? 
(30%) Creativity:
Is the content and the messaging innovative and creative?
(30%) Promotion effectivity:
Is it possible to promote effectively?

How to Apply

◯ Submit your video and promotion idea (https://forms.gle/2DfFVCe1c3Mtqdnb9) or email to gwdgrant@globalpeacewomen.org                           
◯ Submission items: video & proposal (submit by attachments)
      * When creating videos, please read the challenge guide carefully.

Video Examples

Example 1: 한국이 통일이 된다면 어떤 모습일까? (Korean Language Presentation)
Example 2:
What can we enjoy after the unification?
Example 3:
새로운 대한민국! (Cultural Introduction)
Example 4: Nobody (노래) (Song)