Beyond the Spotlight: What Happens Next

contest Q&A

Q Are you more likely to win if you work together than alone??

It depends on the will of the person participating. Even as a team member, I’ve done it a few times, but it’s better not to expect much. The prize money was unconditionally split in half. If I’m doing it with a close friend, I just do it thinking I’m doing everything. If I feel like my friendship will be ruined, I give up on the contest.

Q Are there any disadvantages due to age or region??

In contests that suggest a specific age group, such as the youth class, or are hosted in a specific region, you must carefully review the contest guidelines for the target audience. From the beginning, there are many cases where contests are held only for people living in the OO region. In other cases, there are many cases where it is written as ‘Anyone interested in the OO region’ and the entire nation is allowed to participate. This is because the area can be promoted through contests. In conclusion, I don’t think there are any disadvantages due to age or region.

Q Are there cases where participating in a contest is actually a loss for your valuable idea??

In case of a contest idea that is too good, it is necessary to save it. In particular, if it is an idea that can be commercialized, it is recommended that you receive support for business other than the contest to develop or start a business. Also, in the case of a cooking recipe contest, first place is 1 million won, but in a way, it is like the organizer buying a recipe that was made with great effort for 1 million won. Let’s check again if my idea can be used that way.

Q After winning the contest, does the copyright transfer to the organizer??

According to the 2020 ‘Creative Works Contest Guidelines’ published by the Korea Copyright Commission,

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Q Is it possible that a person who has been elected multiple times may not be elected??

Looking at the contest, there is a contest that is held every year. In the past, I had several ideas, submitted them in the first year, won, and then submitted another idea the next year, and it won. At that time, I realized that even the same people could participate the next year if they had different ideas. This may vary depending on the contest, so it is best to inquire directly with the person in charge of the contest you wish to participate in.

Q If you call the organizer to inquire, won’t they dislike it or be bothered by it??

Not in my experience. There were many cases where people thought it was interest in the contest and were grateful and treated kindly. However, you should understand that in cases such as confirmation of receipt, it may be difficult due to the influx of contacts on the closing day. In the past, I called because I was curious because it was listed for people born after 2005, which is eligible for general participation, but the person in charge actually thanked me for letting me know.

Q Do you have any know-how to attract attention when you have to present at a contest??

Say the important things first. In my presentation today, I suggest that this is the main point, and if I briefly summarize it during each presentation, it will be much easier for the listeners to understand.

Q. When filling out the contest application form, there is a part to sign.. Is electronic signature possible??

Both handwritten and electronic signatures are possible, but public institutions sometimes require a scanned copy of the handwritten signature. Let’s check and proceed.

Q Is a lot of tax deducted from contest prize money??

Taxes vary depending on the contest organizer. Some places even pay taxes, and when taxes are deducted, 4.4% is usually applied. For example, if the prize money is 1 million won, the actual amount received is 956,000 won, excluding 4.4% or 44,000 won. When announcing the awards ceremony, the tax section is provided in advance.