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The 18th JEJU International PHOTO Contest is open for entries. This global contest welcomes everyone who loves Jeju Island in South Korea.
This year’s topic is: Jeju Island – landscapes, nature, culture, public tourist attractions etc.
A total of 5,800,000 KRW (around $4,260) in prizes will be awarded to 14 winners.
The contest is open to anyone who loves Jeju, regardless of nationality or background, for works photographed on or after 7 October 2025.
All photo types are welcome — color, black & white, digital, film, and drone photography. Composite or AI-assisted images are allowed, but the base image must be originally photographed by the applicant. AI should be used only as a supplementary tool.
Participants can submit a maximum of 5 works. A picture sequence or a set of pictures is considered as one piece of work.
The following prizes will be awarded as part of the 17th JEJU International PHOTO Contest.
- Grand Prize (1): 2,500,000 KRW + Certificate
- Gold Prize (1): 1,500,000 KRW + Certificate
- Silver Prize (2): 500,000 KRW each + Certificate
- Bronze Prize (1): 300,000 KRW each + Certificate
- Fine Work Prize (15): 100,000 KRW each + Certificate
The contest is hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and The Dong-A Ilbo.
Through the contest the organizers hope you discover and spread the beauty of Jeju-Island around the world.
To apply and for further guidelines, please visit the official website.
No Entry Fee!
It's free to enter.
