Call For Essay: Korea-Indonesia Academic Essay Contest

for “World Population Day: Advancing Future Generations in Indonesia and Korea”

Background
Annually celebrated every July, World Population Day is a global event which seeks to
raise awareness of global population issues.
The relationship between Indonesia and Korea extends beyond formal economic and
diplomatic ties, increasingly defined by collaborative efforts across societies. Both nations
recognize the urgent need to address the increasing numbers of people surviving to reproductive
age, major changes in fertility rates, increasing urbanization and accelerating migration. These
trends will have far-reaching implications for generations to come, requiring effective and
well-planned policy responses to ensure a bright shared future.
This essay contest will encourage innovative ideas through essay writing. The main
targets are Indonesian/Korean/International students who are interested in Indonesian-Korean
relations regarding population issues. The essays may be written through the lens of politics and
diplomacy; humanities and culture; media; crime; and social intervention.

Four main topics will be explored:

● Health & Wellbeing: Bridging Health Issues and Cultivating Well-Being in Indonesia
and Korea
● Population & Environment: Population Dynamics and Environmental Concerns in
Indonesia and Korea
● Economic and Social Welfare: Aligning Economic Growth and Mutual Prosperity in
Indonesia and Korea
● Anti-Discrimination and Equality: Breaking Barriers and Promoting Equality in
Indonesia and Korea

Eligibility
This contest invites all enrolled undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students of Indonesian and
Korean nationalities, or international students interested in Korea-Indonesia relations.

Essay Requirements
1. The essay will be written in academic English.
2. Word count of the essay should be 1000-1500 words.
3. Citing reference will use APA 6th edition format.
4. The essay will be written in these format:
Paper size: A4
Font: Times New Roman, 12 font size
Space: 1,5
Margin left-right of 2cm, and Margin top-bottom of 3cm
 Template: bit.ly/KICEssayTemplate
5. The essay will be sent in the format of Microsoft Word Document (.docs) with this file
name format “KICEssay_Title of Essay”. (ex: KICEssay_LoremIpsum)
6. All submitted essays will go through a blind review process.
7. Selected essays will be presented at our upcoming conference event on 16th-17th of July
2024 at FISIP Universitas Indonesia campus, Depok, Indonesia.
8. Eligibility will be verified with a Student ID scan that should be attached upon essay
submission.
9. Submit the essay through our Google Form link: bit.ly/KICEssaySubmission

Timeline
Call For Essay 13th June - 5th July 2024

Submission Deadline 5th July 2024 (09.00 PM GMT+7)

Announcement of Selected Essays 10th July 2024

Conference - Essay Presentation 16th - 17th July 2024

Cross-Cultural Dialogue with Visiting Scholars End of July 2024 (Date TBA)

Benefits
1. Selected essays will be presented by authors during the “World Population Day:
Advancing Future Generations in Indonesia and Korea” conference on 16–17 July 2024*
(conference attendance is mandatory for all selected essay panelists)
2. Best essay presenters during the conference will have the opportunity to participate in
cross-cultural dialogue with visiting Korean scholars at the end of July 2024*
3. Selected essays to be published on Peer-Reviewed Proceedings*
4. All selected essay authors will receive certificates of achievement presented by
Korea-Indonesia Connection FISIP UI, supported by the Korea Foundation and FISIP UI
5. The best essays will receive prize money.

*details to be announced

This contest is self-funded; all expenses and accommodations will be covered by participants.

Further Inquiries:
email to kic.fisip.ui@gmail.com
DM to Instagram @kicfisipui