“Showcasing Korean Skills in a Newscasting Competition” KSI Korean Cultural Center, Indonesia, Successfully Hosts 2026 K-Newscasting Competition
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“Showcasing Korean Skills in a Newscasting Competition”
KSI Korean Cultural Center, Indonesia,
Successfully Hosts 2026 K-Newscasting Competition
Successfully Hosts 2026 K-Newscasting Competition
> 21 participants compete in finals of this year’s second K-Newscasting Competition
> Winners selected through comprehensive evaluation of news script and delivery
The 2026 K-Newscasting Competition hosted by the King Sejong Institute (KSI) at the Korean Cultural Center in Indonesia was a great success. Open to individuals aged 17 and above, the competition challenged participants to demonstrate professional-grade news reporting in Korean. Following the successful debut last year, the second edition drew even greater public interest.
Final round of the 2026 K-Newscasting Competition
hosted by the KSI Korean Cultural Center, Indonesia
hosted by the KSI Korean Cultural Center, Indonesia
Applications were accepted from January 15 to February 8, and applicants were tasked with writing an original news script and submitting a newscasting video on the topic “The Pros and Cons of Fandom Culture.” Of the 32 applicants, 21 advanced through the rigorous video screening to the preliminary round. The finals took place on February 27 at the Korean Cultural Center in Jakarta. Participants stepped into the shoes of professional anchors, utilizing teleprompters to deliver news segments lasting one to two minutes. The audience was impressed with their precise pronunciation, natural delivery, and composed stage presence.
Participants during the final round of the 2026 K-Newscasting Competition
The theme for the final round was “The Emergence of Indonesian K-pop Idols,” with participants presenting their own perspectives through news scripts they wrote themselves. The panel of judges comprised Jo Hyeon-yeong, editor-in-chief of the Jakarta Economic Daily, and An Yeong-ran, a Korean language teacher at the KSI Korean Cultural Center, Indonesia. The judging criteria included fluency in Korean, the creativity and structure of the script, news delivery skills, non-verbal expressions, accuracy of pronunciation, and attire.
A live audience interaction session held during the competition
First place went to high school student Freya Mu’ti Safira, who captivated the audience with her polished Korean. Second place was awarded to Matilda Kinasih Dewi, who is studying Korean Language and Culture at Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia. Third place was shared by Mulya Ghefira Azzahra, also a student in the Korean Language and Culture department at Gadjah Mada University, and Rizqy Intan Amallia, an office worker.
This year saw a notable increase in applicants compared to the previous year, confirming the growing interest in Korean language education in Indonesia. The participants demonstrated a profound understanding of and enthusiasm for Korean culture, but most impressive was their high level of Korean proficiency.
This year saw a notable increase in applicants compared to the previous year, confirming the growing interest in Korean language education in Indonesia. The participants demonstrated a profound understanding of and enthusiasm for Korean culture, but most impressive was their high level of Korean proficiency.
Winners of the 2026 K-Newscasting Competition
The K-Newscasting Competition is recognized as a meaningful platform that helps learners of Korean grow through the experience of writing and broadcasting news. The KSI Korean Cultural Center, Indonesia, will continue to develop and operate a diverse range of programs and events to motivate Korean language learners and broaden their understanding of Korean culture.
Article by Che Jeo, correspondent at KSI Surabaya, Indonesia
Article by Che Jeo, correspondent at KSI Surabaya, Indonesia
