Eligible Applicants

• Groups or individuals in Korea or abroad holding promotional events (or activities) targeted at overseas readers of Korean literature.
  • ※Examples of possible recipients
  • Overseas literary festival
  • Overseas Korean studies department
  • Korean or overseas publisher or literary agency
  • Other Korean or overseas institution or group related to Korean literature
  • Literature influencers (YouTuber, Instagram, etc.)

Examples of Supported Activities

• Events where Korean writers and/or translators are featured

• Creation of video or audio content (book trailer, book review, author interview, etc.) related to Korean literature promotion

  ※ All promotional videos must be produced by the applicant · The content must be original, and appearances by popular figures or influencers are allowed

• Planning and translation for a special issue on Korean literature in a leading overseas literacy journal
• Academic event or activity related to Korean literature or translation
• Promotional marketing activity for newly published Korean literature abroad
• Other event or activity related to the globalization of Korean literature, whether in Korea or abroad

Examples of Nonqualifying Activities

• Temporary or isolated activity that does not consider the sustainability or expansion of Korean literary international exchange
• Continuation of an existing program without redesign or changes to meet specific objectives
• Repetitive simple lecture or seminar series with no specific focus on Korean literature
• Project involving the construction of a space or facility
• Program receiving national subsidies (government or local funds) from other Korean institutions or organizations for a similar or same program

Application Schedule

• 2023 application schedule (total of 4 times)

  Cycle	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
  Deadline	January 31	April 30	July 31	October 31
  Announcement	February 28	May 31	August 31	November 30

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• Completed events as of the date of application cannot receive grants.
• Grant recipients must submit a report to LTI Korea within 6 months of completing the event.

  ※ However, if the project is postponed or canceled due to unavoidable reasons, please consult with LTI Korea as soon as possible.

Application Process

• Applications must be made via the application form on KLWAVE(klwave.or.kr)

  ※ Applications cannot be made via email, standard mail, express mail, cable, or in person.

• Results of the application will be announced on KLWAVE ( klwave.or.kr)

International Exchange Grant Guidelines and Forms

Grant Allocation

• Direct costs related to the project or event being provided with the grant
  • Direct costs related to the project or event being provided with the grant
    - Operation costs (renumeration, production, translation and/or interpretation, advertisement and promotion, reception, etc. )
    ※ Grant money cannot go towards personal expenses, asset purchases, or unofficial food expenses (simple meals and light refreshments).
  • Rental fees (venue rental, etc.)
  • Travel expenses (flights, accommodations, domestic travel, etc.)
• Please refer to the international exchange grant guidelines for more details

Grant Amount

• Grants are awarded in Korean won (KRW), and the amount is determined by the grant committee evaluation.
• Grants are awarded up to 20 million won per application and cannot exceed this amount. (※Regardless of group or individual application)
• Group applications (from publishers, agencies, institutions, or any non-individual) must provide at least 20% of the total expenses according to the project budget.

Evaluation Standards

• Planning (40 points)
  • Are the description, purpose, content, expected outcome, and expected audience appropriate for the project? (10)
  • Is the plan and schedule appropriate for its intended purpose? (10)
  • Will this plan lead to more interest in and identification with readers in this country? (10)
  • Was the plan created with sufficient understanding of Korean literature? (10)
• Promotion (30 points)
  • Is the promotional plan detailed and are the promotional channels clearly stated? (10)
  • Is the promotional plan in line with the expected target audience and likely to have to intended effect? (10)
  • Does the project lead to better understanding of Korean literature in the intended country? (10)
• Budget Appropriateness (20 points)
  • Are the items in the budget calculated appropriately? (10)
  • Is the budget reasonable and procurement well-prepared? (10)
• Competence (10 points)
  • Is the project’s goal attainable based on past activities? (10)

Process After Selection

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  ※ Grant payments are divided into before and after the project/event has occurred, but if deemed necessary by LTI Korea, the funds may be sent either entirely before or after in a single payment.

Final Report

• After completion of the event, the documents below must be submitted to LTI Korea within 30 days, and the final report must be submitted within 6 months of the completion of the event. Grant funds may be subtracted in cases of late submission.
  • Final report (using official form)
  • Photos, posters, news, or the like to confirm the outcome of the event (or activity).
  • Receipts related to grant funds
  • Receipts for participant-related fees (not required if not applicable)
• Deadline for submission of final report

  Cycle	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
  Deadline	~ August 31	~ November 30	~ February 28 of the following year	~ May 31 of the following year

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• If any of the following apply, grant funds may be subtracted according to actual expenses.
  • If the final report reveals the expected budget is smaller than the grand amount, not including the 20% that must be funded by the applicant
  • If the funds were used for unapproved items or the grant funds were used for items that cannot be covered by the grant

Other Items

• Applications submitted on KLWAVE (klwave.or.kr) will not be returned to applicants.
• If deemed necessary, LTI Korea may request additional materials or adjustments to the plan.
• The applicant must agree to allocate budget items according to the grant amount that has received LTI Korea approval.
• If the applicant objects to the results of their application, this objection may be made in writing within 15 days of the results announcement. However, re-evaluation of the same proposal is limited to one time, and no objections may be raised for the same application thereafter.