Established encourage the globalization of Korean literature and enhance

the reputation of Korean culture, these grants are intended to assist the

translation and dissemination of Korean literature in the outside world.

Target Languages: English / French / German / Spanish

Selection:

Grants are given for translation into above languages of works of Korean literature judged

to be of universal value and potentially capable of winning international literary awards,

including works which have received the Daesan Literary Awards in previous years.

Translators perfectly apply as teams composed of Korean and one native speaker of targer

language; their application, translation project, and specimen translation, are screened by

juries composed of experts in each languages. The grants are offered to 2-5 teams in each

language. Each team will receive 10 million won. Once the translation is complete, grants
are available to assist publication and dissemination in the appropriate regions of the world.

Schedule:

Appication received: mid-February - late May / Screening: June - July / Successful

applicants announced: late July / Awards ceremony: late August

The 14th (2006)

These grants are intended to encourage the globalization of Korean literature by supporting the translation and overseas publication of the finest literary works of Korean literature. Translations into English, French, German, and Spanish are supported, each project approved receiving a translation support grant of 15 million Won.

In 2006, 46 translation projects were submitted, screening in each language being undertaken by experienced translators and foreign literary specialists. As a result, 4 translation projects in English, 3 in French, 4 in German and 1 in Spanish, a total of 12 projects were selected; the total representing a sum of 180 million Won. A grant-awarding ceremony was held in the Auditorium of the 10th floor of Kyobo Building on August 24, 2006. In order to encourage the translation of outstanding works of Korean literature, and reduce the difficulties facing potential translators in the selection of works, we publish a list of potential titles; this year, the list was revised to give priority to full-length novels.

The 13th (2005)
From the 38 applicants, 12 teams composed of one Korean and one native speaker of the target language were selected as grant recipients. Each project was given 15 million won by the Foundation, totaling 180 million won.
The literary works to be translated into English include Ah, Mouthless Things by LEE Sung-Bok, and  The Three Way Taven by KO Un. Other translations include two in French, such as The Path Walked with My Son by LEE Soon-Won [also to be translated into Spanish] and two in German, including The Short Stories of CHOI Yun.

The award ceremony was held at the Kyobo Life Insurance Building on August 24th.

The 12th (2004)
Established to encourage the globalization of Korean literature and enhance the reputation of Korean culture, grants for the translation of Korean literature are intended to assist the translation and dissemination of Korean literature to the outside world.
From the 39 applicants, 12 teams composed of one Korean and one native speaker of the target language were selected as grant recipients. Each project was given 15 million won by the Foundation, totaling 180 million won.
The literary works to be translated into English are Uncle Telephone Pole by CHAE In-Sun, The Son of Man by YI Mun-Yol and Poems of Ho Kyun. Other translations include two in French, such as Poems of KIM Ji-Ha; Six in German, including Fireworks by OH Jung-Hee; and one in Spanish La Fiesta by YI Chong-Jun.
The award ceremony was held at the Kyobo Life Insurance Building on August 19th.

The 11th (2003)
From the 33 applicants, 12 teams composed of one Korean and one native speaker of the target language were selected as grant
recipients. Each project was given 15 million won by the Foundation, totaling 180 million won.

The literary works to be translated into English are "To Dream of a Mountain" by PARK Wan-Seo, "Selected Poems of PARK No-Hae" and
"I have the Right to Destroy Myself" by KIM Young-Ha. Other translations include three in French, such as "Dalgung" by SEO Jung-In;
three in German, including "Land of Exile" by CHO Jung-Rae; and three in Spanish including "A Place Where the Two Rivers Meet" by
LEE Yun-Gi.

The award ceremony was held at the Kyobo Life Insurance Building on August 21.

The 10th (2002)

From the 39 applicants, 12 teams composed of one Korean and one native speaker of the target language were selected as grant
recipients. Each project was given 15 million won by the Foundation, totaling 180 million won.

The literary works to be translated into English are "A Grand Retreat" by LEE Gun-Sam, "Sitting in an Overcast Bar" by HWANG Ji-Woo,
and "Korean" by KO Won-Jung. Other translations include three in French, such as "Short Stories of YI Sang"; three in German, including
"The Guest" by HWANG Seok-Young; and three in Spanish including "The Story of Chunhyang".

The award ceremony was held at the Kyobo Life Insurance Building on August 22.

The 9th (2001)

 From the 46 a pplicants, 13 teams composed of one Korean and one native speaker of the target language were selected as grant
recipients. Each project was given 10 million won by the Foundation, totaling 130 million won.

 The literary works to be translated into English are "Selected Plays of YOO Chi-Jin",
" Short Stories of JUNG Yeorn-Hee", and "Selected Plays of CHOI In-Hoon".

 Other translations include four in French, such as "Selected Poems of LEE-Sang"; three in German,
including "Your Paradise" by YI Chung-Jun; and three in Spanish including CHOI Seung-Ho's "Grotesque".   

 The award ceremony was held at the Kyobo Life Insurance Building on August 23.

The 8th (2000)

The 7th (1999)