Sejong Writing Competition — Pre-College Sijo Division
Catalog organization: Sejong Cultural Society
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Researched Aug 22, 2026
What Is Sejong Writing Competition — Pre-College Sijo?
The Sejong Cultural Society's annual Writing Competition now focuses on sijo, a traditional Korean poetic form. The competition is open to residents of the United States and Canada regardless of ethnic background. The pre-college division covers entrants age 18 and younger, except that college students who are 18 at the deadline are directed to the adult division. No Korean heritage or Korean-language knowledge is required.
Entrants write one original sijo in English on a topic of their choice and submit it through the online form without placing their name in the poem. Sejong's teaching guide describes the form as three lyrical lines averaging 14-16 syllables each, often 44-46 total; English formatting may use six displayed lines. AI assistance must be disclosed, excessive reliance may disqualify an entry, and Sejong checks for AI use and plagiarism.
Sejong Writing Competition — Pre-College Sijo Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Up to grade 12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced — researched August 22, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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