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The 2026 Sejong Sijo Competition is now open!

Try your hand at sijo, a traditional Korean poetic form—written in English, on any topic.

Deadline: February 28, 2026

Eligibility: Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada

Submission Fee: None

Prize Money

• Adults: $1000 / $750 / $500
• Pre-College: $500 / $400 / $300
• Honorable Mentions (both divisions): $50

New to sijo? Examples and guidelines are available here:

https://bit.ly/2024sijo</p>

Sponsored by the Sejong Cultural Society (세종문화회)