We look forward to hearing special stories from travelers who have personally experienced the beauty and charm of Busan. Please share the unforgettable memories and touching moments you experienced while traveling to Busan for more than two nights. Participate in the 2024 Busan Travel Experience Essay Contest by telling your story.

Contest Overview

Competition period: Monday, June 3, 2024 - Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Submission of works: August 1 (Thursday) – September 25 (Wednesday), 2024

Both Koreans and foreigners who have traveled for more than two nights in Busan can participate. Please tell us about Busan’s hidden charms through your story.

Application qualifications and topics

Eligibility:

Koreans and foreigners with travel experience of more than 2 nights in Busan

Application topic:

Special experiences or memories from your trip to Busan

Do you want to tell a story about the charms of Busan you experienced and share it with many people? Then try this contest!

How to enter:

Download the form from the notice on the contest website, fill it out, and submit. For foreigners, it can be written in English or Korean, and a copy of your passport must be submitted.

Manuscript length:

• Foreigners: 3 sheets of A4 (font free, 12 points, line spacing 180%, within 4,000 characters)
• Attach at least 2 photos

Please fill out the form about your wonderful Busan travel story. The story will become more vivid with photos.

Award Announcement:

October 30, 2024 (Wednesday), posted on website and individually informed

Awards details:

• Grand Prize
• General Division: Prize money of 1,100 USD + Arpina Work Package ‘Living for a Month’ free accommodation voucher (worth 1 million won)
• Youth Division: Prize money of 1,100 USD + Tablet PC (worth 1 million won)
• Excellence Award
• General Division: Prize money of 900 USD + Arpina Work Package ‘Full Moon Life’ free accommodation voucher (worth 750,000 won)
• Youth Division: Prize money of 900 USD + tablet PC (equivalent to 750,000 won)
• Encouragement Award
• General Division: Prize money of 80 USD + 1-day free stay in Arpina 4-bed room (worth 121,000 won) + Free ticket to Busan's representative tourist content
• Youth division: 5 people each

Share special moments from your trip to Busan and win awesome prizes and prizes. We look forward to your participation.