Participants in the 2019 “ Nonjangpan ” contest ( KOCIS ) The Korean Culture and Information Service and the Culture Ministry announced Tuesday that the 2020 “ Nonjangpan ” competition for students interested in the liberal arts was starting . South Korean students and foreign students living in Korea are invited to submit applications by June 28 . The competition aims to cultivate in - depth and broad understanding of Korean culture by encouraging participants to create content using traditional music . “ Ongojisin , ” a Korean proverb that means learning the new by reviewing the old , is this year ’ s theme . “ We hope that the event can help Korean and foreign students explore traditional Korean music together while increasing understanding of each other ’ s cultures and also boosting the stagnant social atmosphere due to COVID - 19 , ” KOCIS official Yoo Byeong - chae said in a statement . The names of 80 finalists will be announced July 1 , and the finalists will form 20 teams that will create content for the competition . Each team will have a mix of foreign and Korean students . The six teams with the best content will receive a total of 19 million won ( $ 15 , 858 . 97 ) in prize money , KOCIS said . Due to the spread of the new coronavirus , this year ’ s competition will take place through online channels and there will be no audience at the Aug . 28 award ceremony . Students who would like to participate can apply through the website www . nonjangpan . kr . By Song Seung - hyun ( ssh @ heraldcorp . com ) [ 네이버 에서 코리아 헤럴드 구독 ] ▶ KH Podcast    ▶ KH Video <ⓒ KoreaHerald ( www . koreaherald . com ) 무단 전재 및 재 배포 금지 >