Seoul International Music Competition was established by Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Dong-A Ilbo, most prestigious national daily in Korea. The competition is held annually for the categories of piano, violin, and voice, one category for each competition, with the aim of promoting cultural exchanges among nations through music, and supporting talented young musicians from all over the world. The category for 2008 competition is piano and the event will take place in Seoul during the following dates:

Application Deadline: November 14, 2008(Fri)
Notification of Acceptance: January 15, 2009(Thu)
First Stage: April 15(Wed) ~ April 18(Sat)
Second Stage: April 20(Mon) ~ April 21(Tue)
Semifinal: April 22(Wed) ~ April 23(Thu)
Final: April 25(Sat) ~ April 26(Sun)
Ceremony of Awards: April 26(Sun)

First, Second and Semifinal Stages: Recital Hall, Seoul Arts Center
Final Stage and Ceremony of Awards : Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center