Seoul hosts 55th Korea Herald English Speech Contest

The 55th Korea Herald English Speech Contest was held in Seoul to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Australia. For the first time, the Australian Embassy joined as a co-host for the event, which was organized by Herald Media Group.

The competition, themed ‘Heralds of Heritage and Friendship: Young Voices Connecting Korea and Australia,’ featured 109 finalists from a pool of approximately 600 kindergarten and elementary school participants. The event also marked the fifth anniversary of the elevation of Korea-Australia ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Fifty participants received awards during the finals held at the Kyobo Life Insurance headquarters in Jongno-gu. The contest aims to foster English proficiency, global communication, and leadership skills among young people in South Korea.