King Sejong Institute Manama

On May 23, 2026, we successfully held the first preliminary round at Bahrain Polytechnic.

All of the students who prepared so hard were truly amazing.
You were confident, impressive, and wonderful today!!

The 2nd preliminary round will be held on June 30 at the InterContinental Hotel.

See you all again on June 30.
Great job today everyone!

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Join the Bahrain preliminary round of the global Korean culture quiz competition.

- Test your knowledge of Korea
- Win exciting prizes
- Enjoy K-culture performances and Korean food
- Participate in special Open House programs by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Advance registration is required.

Please apply through the Google Form link in the King Sejong Institute Bahrain Instagram profile.

Date: June 13, 2026 (Sat)
Time: 17:00
Location: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Each participant will receive an individual contestant number.

🇰🇷 한국 음식을 만들어요!
🇺🇸 Let’s make Korean food!
🇧🇭 هيا نصنع الطعام الكوري!

We had so much fun today at the Korean food event! 🇰🇷
Thank you for the wonderful memories, delicious food, and happy moments 💖
See you again next time! 😊

사랑해요 💜

Today, we made kimbap and bibimbap with our teachers and friends at the Korean food event!
We also received gifts 🎁
The kimbap and bibimbap were so delicious 😋
Such a fun and happy day!

2026 외국인 한국어 말하기 대회

[대회 개요]
· 접수 기간: 2월 26일 ~ 5월 7일
· 결과 발표: 5월 26일 (코리아타임스 지면 및 홈페이지)
· 참가 자격: 외국인 및 한국어를 모국어로 하지 않는 재외동포 누구나

[부문]
· 말하기: 자유 주제 또는 “내가 가장 좋아하는 K는?” (롱폼/숏폼)
· 발음: 한국어 잰말놀이(Tongue twister) 챌린지

[접수 방법]
· 영상 제작 및 업로드: 본인의 SNS(유튜브, 틱톡, 인스타그램 등)에 필수 해시태그와 함께 영상 업로드
· 지원서 제출: 접수 페이지를 통해 온라인 지원서 작성 및 영상 링크 제출

[주요 혜택]
1. 인턴십 기회: 수상자 중 국내 대학(원)생 1인에게 코리아타임스 영상팀 서머 인턴십 제공
2. 참가 확인서: 희망자에 한해 대회 참가 확인서 발급

접수 페이지 링크: https://klsc.koreatimes.co.kr

[Contest Overview]
· Application Period: February 26 – May 7
· Announcement of Results: May 26 (via The Korea Times newspaper and website)
· Eligibility: Foreign nationals and overseas Koreans whose native language is not Korean

[Categories]
· Speaking: Free topic or “What is your favorite K?” (Long-form / Short-form)
· Pronunciation: Korean Tongue Twister Challenge

[How to Apply]
· Create & Upload Video: Upload your video on your SNS (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.) with the required hashtags
· Submit Application: Complete the online application form and submit your video link through the official submission page

[Benefits of Participation]
1. Certificate of Participation: Issued upon request
2. Internship Opportunity: One winner who is currently enrolled in a university (undergraduate/graduate) in Korea will be selected for a summer internship with The Korea Times video team

Application Page: https://klsc.koreatimes.co.kr

🔸 Conversation Class Registration Open 🔸
Good news! Registration for our Korean Conversation Classes is now open. Join us to improve your speaking skills in a practical and engaging way!

* Intermediate Conversation Class
(Including current 3A students who will take the exam in early June)
Period: June 9 – June 27 (6 sessions)
Eligibility: Graduates of 3A and 3B courses
Schedule:
Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

* Advanced Conversation Class
Period: June 9 – June 27 (6 sessions)
Eligibility: Graduates of 4A and 4B
Schedule:
Tuesday: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

* Location: Bahrain Polytechnic, Campus B

* How to Apply:
Please register through the link available on our Instagram main page.

Don’t miss this opportunity to practice real Korean conversation and boost your confidence!
#한국어 회화

Registration Open!
Apply now for the 2026 Korean Beginner Course at Manama King Sejong Institute.

*How to Apply
-> Apply through the registration link on the school’s Instagram main page.

*Class Info
Start: June 7, 2026 (4 weeks)
Schedule: 2 times/week, 4 hours per class
*Format:
• Sun/Tue – Online
• Fri – On-campus (Bahrain Polytechnic, Campus B)

*Classes
Class A: Sun 5–9 PM / Fri 9 AM–1 PM
Class B: Tue 5–9 PM / Fri 1–5 PM

*Eligibility: 15+ living in Bahrain
Fee: Free

*Important
You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
The email includes your class WhatsApp group link → please join.
Enter your email correctly when applying.

->Register early to secure your spot!

-Date: May 8 (Friday)
-Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
-Location: Arirang Korean Restaurant

Wow! The long-awaited Korean food event is finally here! 🎉
Let’s get together and make delicious Korean dishes ourselves. Sounds exciting, right? 😍
All Manama King Sejong Institute students are welcome to join—it’s completely FREE!

-How to Join:
Please inform your homeroom teacher.

🎁 A special prize will be given to the best cook!
🎟 Plus, don’t miss the lucky draw prizes!

✨ Don’t miss this fun and delicious opportunity—see you there