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Economic Essay Contest

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Winners of 7th Economic Essay Contest

Winners of 7th Economic Essay Contest

The Korea Times is pleased to announce the winners of the seventh annual English Economic Essay Contest for University Students.

2011-09-30 18:47

Message from screening committee

Message from screening committee

The Korea Times economic essay contest attracted some 1,300 submissions not only from Korea but also from overseas, which were carefully screened to narrow the selection down to 250 finalists. In this first phase, the committee initially looked for a good command of English and the correct use of grammar before considering the content.

2010-10-18 19:44

[Grand Prize] Koreas role in international order

[Grand Prize] Koreas role in international order

Since the inception of the recent global economic crisis, the Group of Twenty (G20) represented an innovative form of international coordination and cooperation. The upcoming G20 summit is to take place in November 2010 in Seoul, South Korea, and the fact that South Korea is hosting as the first non-G7 member symbolizes its further potential role in the international order.

2010-10-18 19:42

[Grand Prize] South Korea to defend the right to own development

[Grand Prize] South Korea to defend the right to own development

The countdown to Nov. 11, 2010 has already begun. On this day delegates from nineteen countries and the European Union along with representatives of key international economic organizations will gather in Seoul to work out a plan for lasting financial stability, continued global recovery and sustainable development. But what about those who will not be there?

2010-10-18 19:41

[Runner-up Award] Seoul should represent both G20 and non-G20 countries

[Runner-up Award] Seoul should represent both G20 and non-G20 countries

What is the role of Korea in representing non-G20 countries? South Korea’s history is replete with many ‘firsts’. From the first Asian country to co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2002 alongside Japan to the first country to broadcast high-def 3D TV using terrestrial means, just to name a few. As the first Asian country to host the G20 Summit, this November marks yet another mile...

2010-10-18 19:39

[Commendation Award] Time to usher in a new era of a better world

[Commendation Award] Time to usher in a new era of a better world

"The land of the calm morning” was the name of the ancient Korean nation. In contrast to its peaceful name, the nation has witnessed a turbulent modern history in the past 100 years. The forceful annexation by Japan, tragic division into the two Koreas, severe dictatorship, transition to democracy, and economic crises are some of the examples.

2010-10-18 19:37

[Commendation Award] Smart inclusion: South Koreas role in the G20 outreach initiative

[Commendation Award] Smart inclusion: South Koreas role in the G20 outreach initiative

The Republic of Korea will be hosting the G20 Leaders Summit at a critical juncture. This forum gained legitimacy when member states came together during turbulent and uncertain times, successfully preventing another global depression.

2010-10-18 19:35

[Commendation Award] Why and how South Korea should include the non-G20 countries

[Commendation Award] Why and how South Korea should include the non-G20 countries

Fifty years ago South Korea was busy recovering from a terribly devastative war. When the armistice was signed in 1953, the Korean peninsula was in ruins. South Korea was worth less than a penny. Without the presence of any natural resources, and a total lack of educated people, the prospects were very negative.

2010-10-18 19:33

Message From Screening Committee

The Korea Times economic essays contest attracted some 1,325 submissions from Korea and overseas, which were screened to produce around 250 finalists. The committee initially looked for a good command of English and the correct use of grammar in this first phase before moving on to content. What the judges gave top marks for were the ability to express ideas coherently and in...

2009-10-29 23:29

[Grand Prize] Smart Strategies to Upgrade Korea’s Brand Image

Since the 1960s, South Korea has achieved a significant record of growth and integration into the economically-advanced and high-tech modern economies, coming up with strong brand products especially in the automobile ( Hyundai cars, KIA) and the electronic (SAMSUNG and LG) markets. This has been visible in the country's GDP per capita growth from $85 in the 1960s to $26,000 ...

2009-10-29 23:26

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