[RAS Korea] The next generation of Korean scholars

Four outstanding Korean high school students were chosen, from among their peers, in the Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Korea’s first-ever essay contest. These young people took a bold step and submitted essays on Korean history and culture ― in English. The judges were challenged to choose and rank the entries for prizes. The relevance of the topic, the essayists’ development of their arguments and their overall ability to communicate in written English were all considered. …….Read More…    [The Korea Times]