2025 EPIK Video Clip Contest

The National Institute for International Education (NIIED) is hosting the 2025 EPIK Video Clip Contest. Selected videos will be used to promote EPIK and provide information about teaching in Korea. We look forward to your interest and participation in these special contests.

Eligibility: Current Native English Teachers placed in public schools and institutions in the Republic of Korea

※ Native English Teachers who were directly hired through various MOE/POEs, rather than through EPIK, are eligible to participate as long as they are currently employed by their institution through the deadline of this contest.

Contest Format and Awards: There are two acceptable formats (regular video clip, short form video), 8 awardees will be selected

Format	Regular Video Clip (under 5 minutes)	Short Form Video (50 seconds ~ 1 minute)
Purpose	- Providing useful information and tips about teaching and living in Korea for future EPIK teachers - Sharing information about various regions, schools, and age groups to current EPIK teachers	- Increasing promotional exposure of EPIK to eligible and prospective applicants through online platforms (SNS)
Topic(s)	Korean School Life, Teaching Demonstration, Daily Life in Korea, Cultural Experiences	Any topic(s) relevant to promoting teaching and living in Korea
Awards (No. of awardees)	1st Place Winner (1): 600,000 KRW 2nd Place Winner (1): 500,000 KRW 3rd Place Winner (1): 400,000 KRW 4th Place Winner (1): 300,000 KRW	1st Place Winner (1): 400,000 KRW 2nd Place Winner (1): 300,000 KRW 3rd Place Winner (1): 200,000 KRW 4th Place Winner (1): 100,000 KRW

※ Awards will be deposited through bank transfer after the announcement of contest winners

※ Number of contest winners is subject to change based on the quality of entries submitted

- Number of contest winners is subject to change based on the quality of entries submitted

Content Range: Content from activities, experiences, or classes during the year of 2025

Submission Period: Friday, November 14 ~ Wednesday, Decmber 3, 2025

How to Enter: (1) Upload video clip on person SNS account with outlined hashtags, (2) Submit the Application Form via email

1) Create Content (Video Clip)		2) Upload on personal SNS account (with required hashtags)		3) Fill out Application Forms (3 in total)		4) Submit Forms via email (napunius@korea.kr)

1) Content Creation (Video Clip): Review the following guidelines carefully before creating your video

Type	Format	Guidelines
1	Regular Video Clip	Topic(s): Korean School Life, Teaching Demonstration, Daily Life in Korea, Cultural Experiences, etc. Style: Advertisement, drama, interview, animation, Vlog, etc. Length: Must be under 5 minutes Language: English Resolution: Minimum 1,920 x 1,080 File format: MP4/Standard codec (Do not use HEVC codec)
2	Short Form Video (Vertical)	Topic(s): EPIK (English Program in Korea), EPIK Life, Teaching and Living in Korea, etc. Style: Any Length: 50 seconds to 1 minute Language: English Resolution: Minimum 1,080 x 1,920 File format: MP4/Standard codec (Do not use HEVC codec)

※ A slideshow of photos saved in video format is not acceptable

※ Multiple entries on different topics are allowed (however, multiple awards are not possible)

2) Upload the video to personal SNS account (Youtube, Instagram) with the following hashtags, must allow for public access/viewing

◦ Required hashtags: #EPIK #EnglishProgramInKorea #EPIKteacher #Englishteacher #korea #teachinkorea #koreanlife #koreanschoollife #EPIKVideoContest #에픽

※ Videos must have public access with the above hashtags for the entirety of the evaluation and awarding process to be recognized.

Format	Required Forms
Regular Video Clip Short Form Video	1. Contest Application Form (sign and submit as scanned file) [Attachment 1] ※ School principal’s stamp or signature is required ※ Must include URL for video on application form 2. Excel Contest Application Form (save and submit as Excel file) ※ Information entered into the Excel file must match the signed and scanned Contest Application Form. Any discrepancies may lead to disqualification. 3. Personal Information Collection & Usage Agreement (sign and submit as scanned file) [Attachment 2]

3) Fill out Application Forms (3 in total: 2 scanned files, 1 Excel file)

4) Submit Forms via email: napunius@korea.kr (Inquiries: 02-3668-1377)

Important Notices & Information for Video Clip Contest

◦ Permission to participate in the Video Clip Contest must be obtained from the school principal and the Contest Application Form must have the official school stamp/seal included

- EPIK has the right to contact the school for reference confirmation before the selection process

◦ Disqualification from the contest due to failure to complete the required forms or submission of damaged files is borne on the contest participant

◦ Upon selection as a winning entry, the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) owns the copyright of the entry and may copy, send, revise, and distribute the entry as needed for non-profit promotional goals of the English Program in Korea (EPIK)

※ Including, but not limited to, online postings (NIIED Homepage, EPIK Homepage, SNS, etc.), use during EPIK Orientations, creation of promotional materials and use during promotional events

◦ Upon the submission of the entry the following the final selection, the contest participant has acknowledged and agreed to aforementioned notices regarding the usage and the permissions granted with the contest entry, the award money includes all compensation for the copyright usage of selected entries

◦ Contest participants must submit the original file to the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) if their entry is selected

◦ Contest participants must abide by copyright laws (fonts, music) and portrait rights, and will bear the full responsibility for any legal issues resulting from the contest entry

◦ Contest participants will be disqualified if the entry was selected in other contest(s) or if any parts are found to be plagiarized, if such is confirmed after the selection process, the award and prize money will be retracted

※ Entries must be of original content, entries that have been part of, or is currently in, or will be entered in other contest(s) will be disqualified

◦ Multiple entries on different topics can be submitted, however, multiple awards are not possible

◦ The contest timeline and number of award recipients is subject to change based on the number and quality of entries

Submission of the Contest Application Form indicates the acknowledgment and agreement to the aforementioned notices and information.

Evaluation Criteria: An evaluation panel will judge entries based on the following criteria

◦ Regular Video Clip Evaluation Criteria and Scoring

Criteria	Description	Score (Total Points)
Content	Does the video reflect a variety of NET’s experiences, including, school life, classroom teaching, living in Korea, cultural experiences, etc.? Does the content include appropriate and useful information? Is the content interesting and engaging?	50
Design and Visual Appeal	Is the video well-made with attention to details? Is the video creative and unique? Is the video well-edited with viewers in consideration? Are the intentions and effectiveness of the video apparent?	30
Usefulness	Can this entry be used for EPIK trainings/orientations and promotional materials? Does this entry provide a positive image of the topic(s)?	20

◦ Short Form Video Evaluation Criteria and Scoring

Criteria	Description	Score (Total Points)
Content	Is the content aligned with the video’s title and topic, in addition to the goals of this contest? Does the content include appropriate and useful information? Is the content interesting and engaging to a wider audience?	40
Design and Visual Appeal	Is the video well-made with attention to details? Is the video creative and unique? Is the video well-edited with viewers in consideration? Are the intentions and effectiveness of the video apparent?	40
Usefulness	Can this entry be used for EPIK trainings/orientations and promotional materials? Does this entry provide a positive image of the topic(s)?	20

Contest Award Announcements: December 2025

◦ Results will be announced on the EPIK website (www.epik.go.kr) and SNS accounts (epik_program)

◦ Award winners will be notified separately (personal email and/or SMS)

※ Original files must be submitted upon the announcements of contest winners

Contest Schedule  ※ Subject to change.

Date(s)	Details
Friday, 11.14. ~ Wednesday, 12.3.	Submission of contest video clips
Monday, 12.8. ~ Friday, 12.12.	Evaluations of contest entries
~ Monday, 12.15.	Announcement of contest winners
~ Wednesday, 12.17.	Awards (transfer of prize money)

Attachment 1		EPIK Video Clip Contest Application Form

Application No. (Official Use Only)	Application Form for 2025 EPIK Video Clip Contest
Applicant Information	Name				Phone No.
	E-mail
School Information	MOE/POE (Office of Education)			School Name
	School Phone No.
	School Address (in Korean)	(Zip Code )
Video Clip Information	Title
	Topic
	Video Link
Bank Account Information	Account Holder’s Name		Bank Name	Account Number

본인은 공고문에 기재된 유의사항을 숙지하였고 이를 준수할 것을 서약하며, EPIK 동영상 공모전에 제출한 영상이 EPIK 홍보와 교육적인 목적으로 활용되는 것에 동의합니다.

I have acknowledged and agree to all notices related to the EPIK Video Clip contest and give my permission for the use of my video entry for EPIK promotional and training purposes.

Name:                      Signature:

위 사람을 국립국제교육원 EPIK 동영상 공모 학교 대표로 적극 추천합니다.

I strongly recommend the applicant to participate in NIIED’s EPIK Video Clip Contest as my school’s representative.

2025년   월   일

학교장    성명              (관인)

※ 지원서 제출 시 학교관인 반드시 첨부할 것

Please obtain the official seal from your school when you apply.

Attachment 2		Personal Information Collection and Use Agreement

<2025 EPIK Video Clip Contest>

Personal Information Collection and Use Agreement

The National Institute for International Education will collect and use your personal information to conduct the “2025 EPIK Video Contest.” The use and collection policies outlined below are in accordance with Article 15 of the “Personal Information Privacy Act.” Personal information will only be used within the stated purposes.

■ Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information

- Verification of contest participants, registration and confirmation of entries, and other purposes related to the management of the contest

- Announcement of Contest Winners (through SMS, E-mail, etc.)

- Transferring of Award Money

■ Types of Collected Personal Information

- Name, phone number, email address, school name and information, bank account information

■ Personal Information Retention & Use Period: One (1) year after the submission of documents

■ Right to Decline Collection and Use of Personal Information and Consequences

- Participants have the right to decline the collection and use of their personal information. However, this may lead to contest disqualification.

Agree □	Disagree □

Date: ____________________________

Name:______________ Signature: _______________

President of the National Institute for International Education