Target languages

• Film	English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese
  Webtoon	English, French, Spanish, Japanese

Eligibility

• Film	Applications are welcome from translators of all nationalities who have not translated more than one set of subtitles for media content (films, TV dramas, etc.) released in theaters, film festivals, or through OTT services such as Netflix, Watcha, YouTube Originals, etc
  Webtoon	Applications are welcome from translators of all nationalities who have not translated more than one webtoon/webcomic, whether published in either print or on an online platform.

  Co-translations are not accepted.

  Multiple applications are not permitted, and will result in immediate disqualification

  Applicants may submit their application in only one language and must choose from one of three genres: literature, film and webtoon).

  Previous winners are ineligible to win again in the same genre.

  Should any form of plagiarism be confirmed, the award may be revoked

Settexts

• Genre	Title	Director	Amount	Platform
  Film	「힘을 낼 시간」」	남궁선	66분	엣나인 및 OTT 서비스 플랫폼
  	「내언니전지현과 나」	박윤진	28분	YouTube 및 OTT 서비스 플랫폼
  Webtoon	「죽어 천국에 가다」	수사반장	1~3화	네이버웹툰
  	「푸른 눈의 책사」	골드키위새	1~3화	카카오웹툰

  Only one translation manuscript of the designated work can be submitted

  Due to copyright issues, please purchase the settexts as a paper book or an e-book in literature, and purchase or subscribe in film and webtoon.

Requirements: Translation manuscript Form provided

• Application form filled out and submitted through KLWAVE platform.
• Please download the form from our website or KLWAVE platform.

• ※ The entire text including the title should be translated, otherwise the application will be disqualified immediately.

  ※ Personal information (your name, school, address, etc.) must not appear anywhere on the submitted manuscript.

  ※ Please note that we do not accept applications by email, standard or express

Prize

• One winner will be selected in each language category
• Each winner will be awarded 5,000,000 KRW and a plaque.

• ※ The prize for overseas residents includes a trip to Seoul (round-trip airfare and accommodation) to attend the award ceremony.

Application Period: 2025. 6. 1 ~2025. 7. 31. 23:59 (KST)

• ※ All dates and times are based on the Korean Standard Time (KST). Any applications submitted after this time will be immediately disqualified.

Announcement of Results

• November 2025 (All applicants will be notified individually.)