The Inha Center for International Studies’ K-Academic Dissemination Research Center held the “2026 INHA K-MOOC Korean Studies Course Promotion Contest Awards Ceremony” on June 2, 2026, in Room 013 of the Inha University 60th Anniversary Memorial Hall.

The contest was organized to provide learners who had completed the K-MOOC Korean Studies courses developed by the K-Academic Dissemination Research Center with an opportunity to express and share the experiences and knowledge they gained through essays and video content. Participants with diverse interests in Korean Studies submitted creative and outstanding works, contributing to the broader dissemination of knowledge and interest in Korean Studies.

The awards ceremony began with congratulatory remarks by Director Jean-Young Lee of the Inha Center for International Studies, followed by the presentation of awards to the winners. Awards were presented to Hwi-jun Hwang, First Prize Winner in the Essay Category; Minji Kim, Second Prize Winner in the Shorts Category; and Hsu Lin Lat Mon and Jinsu Park, Joint Third Prize Winners in the Essay Category. The ceremony provided an opportunity to celebrate the recipients’ achievements and recognize their outstanding contributions.

In his congratulatory remarks, Director Jean-Young Lee commended the participants for their enthusiasm and hard work, emphasizing that the K-MOOC Korean Studies courses play an important role in promoting and expanding Korean Studies among learners both in Korea and abroad. He also noted that the K-Academic Dissemination Research Center will continue to contribute to the expansion of Korean Studies through various research and outreach initiatives.

Mr. Hwi-jun Hwang, First Prize Winner in the Essay Category

Ms. Minji Kim, Second Prize Winner in the Shorts Category

Ms. Hsu Lin Lat Mon, Third Prize Winner in the Essay Category

Mr. su Park, Third Prize Winner in the Essay Category

Following the awards presentation, attendees watched a promotional video introducing the major projects and activities of the Inha Center for International Studies and the K-Academic Dissemination Research Center.

The K-Academic Dissemination Research Center of the Inha Center for International Studies plans to continue implementing a variety of programs aimed at popularizing Korean Studies and promoting its international dissemination through its K-MOOC Korean Studies courses.