{"id":104518,"date":"2025-04-04T13:16:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T13:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/?page_id=104518"},"modified":"2025-12-24T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T03:09:46","slug":"general-conditions-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/general-conditions-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"General Conditions 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”20″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”4″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”104812″ back_position=”center center” overlay_color=”color-jevc” overlay_alpha=”40″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ enable_top_divider=”default” top_divider=”gradient” shape_top_h_use_pixel=”true” shape_top_height_percent=”100″ shape_top_color=”color-wayh” shape_top_opacity=”25″ shape_top_index=”0″ row_name=”Welcome” uncode_shortcode_id=”102998″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette” shape_top_color_type=”uncode-palette” row_height_pixel=”120″ shape_dividers=””][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1\/1″ column_width_pixel=”900″][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-136269″ text_size=”fontsize-155944″ text_weight=”400″ text_space=”fontspace-781688″ sub_lead=”yes” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”148075″ subheading=”General Conditions”]2025 Violin[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”204748″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”1″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”724204″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”140758″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”159454″]ORGANIZATION[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”994877″ css=”.vc_custom_1743772609269{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The Dong-A Ilbo will set up the Management Committee and Secretariat for the operation of the Competition. The Competition Jury will be organized by the Management Committee, consisting of musicians of prominent standing from Korea and abroad.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”132177″]APPLICATION[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”873127″ css=”.vc_custom_1637152081400{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”983848″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”959668″]1. ELIGIBILITY[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”658019″ css=”.vc_custom_1746002196820{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities born on or after 1 December, 1994 and on or before 30 November, 2008.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”674998″]2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”820879″ css=”.vc_custom_1746002288996{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Applications must be submitted online via the Seoul International Music Competition website (www.seoulcompetition.com) no later than 11:59 p.m. KST on 31 August 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Application will include uploads of:<\/p>\n

(1) Application form<\/div>\n
(2) Photocopy of passport (accepted formats -jpeg or pdf)<\/div>\n
(3) Short biographical note in English (not more than half an A4 page)<\/div>\n
(4) Portrait photograph of the applicant (electronic version 300-1200 dpi; accepted formats -jpeg, -bmp, -tif) suitable for publicity purposes, free of copyright<\/div>\n
(5) Proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of US $200 net of all bank charges into the Competition\u2019s account:
\nBank details:<\/span>
\nBank: Woori Bank
\nBranch: Chungjeongno Branch (29, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03737, South Korea)
\nAccount Number: 217-000987-13-011
\nAccount Holder: The Dong-A Ilbo
\nSwift Code: HVBKKRSEXXX<\/div>\n
(6) A high-quality unmodified video recording (audio and video) which must include all of the following in this order:<\/div>\n

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\u2460 N. Paganini <\/strong><\/td>\nAny one Caprice of the 24 Caprices for solo violin, Op.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2461 J. S. Bach <\/strong><\/td>\nLoure<\/em> and Govotte en Rondeau<\/em> from the Partita No.3 in E major, BWV 1006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2462 W. A. Mozart <\/strong><\/td>\nAny first movement of a concerto with cadenza at candidate\u2019s choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2463 F. Kreisler <\/strong><\/td>\nOne of the following pieces:
\nCaprice viennois
\nTamburin chinois
\nLiebesfreud
\nLiebesleid
\nSchon Rossmarin
\nLa Gitana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u22c6 The works performed in the preselection video may NOT<\/strong> be repeated in the program for the public rounds of the Competition, except for Paganini\u2019s Caprices.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 All video files must be uploaded to the Google Drive and shared with us(donga@seoulcompetition.com<\/a>). The video link(URL) must be copied and pasted in the field provided on the online application form.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Links to Youtube or other platforms will not be accepted.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Each piece(or movements) must be uploaded as a seperate file.<\/div>\n
\u2022 In the application form, the candidate must provide information on the place and date of recording for each file, which must have been made after 1 March, 2025. The videos may be recorded in different places and on different occasions.<\/div>\n
\u2022 The video must be recorded from one camera angle which shows the face and hands from audience-view for the entire performance.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Each work must be a continuous and unedited performance. Video editing is not allowed in any chance.<\/div>\n
\u2022 The video data must not contain the name of the applicant in any form(neither image nor sound), as the preselection will be carried out anonymously.<\/div>\n
\u2022 The video data may be excluded from judgment if the video data does not fulfill the requirements above.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”208367″]3. ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”206031″ css=”.vc_custom_1743773340579{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The Secretariat of Seoul International Music Competition
\n<\/strong>16Fl., The Dong-A Ilbo Bldg.
\n29, Chungjeongno, Seodaemun-gu
\nSeoul 03737, South Korea
\n\u2022 Tel<\/strong> 82-2-361-1412
\n\u2022 Fax<\/strong> 82-2-2020-1639
\n\u2022 E-mail<\/strong> donga@seoulcompetition.com<\/a>
\n\u2022 Website<\/strong> www.seoulcompetition.com<\/a>
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”229965″]TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”159794″ css=”.vc_custom_1746002469661{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Non-Korean Competitors accepted to the Competition will be provided complimentary round-trip, economy-class travel to Seoul. In this case, competitors must use the airline tickets booked directly by the competition. Travel expenses within Korea are the responsibility of the competitors.<\/p>\n

Non-Korean competitors who are not residents in Korea will also be provided with free board and accommodation at designated lodgings from 27 November, 2025 until the dates indicated below:<\/p>\n

\u2022 First Round competitors<\/strong> until the morning after the First Round<\/div>\n
\u2022 Second Round competitors<\/strong> until the morning after the Second Round<\/div>\n
\u2022 Semifinalists<\/strong> until the morning after the Semifinal Round<\/div>\n
\u2022 Finalists<\/strong> until the morning after the Final Round<\/div>\n

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\u203b All competitors are required to arrive in Seoul by 28 November, 2025 to register with the Secretariat and to draw lots to decide the order of performance at the competition.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185736″]VISA[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”214574″ css=”.vc_custom_1743773442402{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Competitors who receive an invitation to participate in the Competition and who live in non-visa waiver countries with Korea should contract their nearest Kroean Consultate to obtain a Korean visa. The organizer will provide all necessary invitation; however, the organizer will not be responsible for obtaining visas and related costs and it is all candidate\u2019s responsibility.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”936152″]PRACTICE[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”665853″ css=”.vc_custom_1746002673022{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Non-Korean competitors who are not residents in Korea will be provided with practice facilities, which are free of charge, for two hours every day from two days before the First Round until the end of the competition. Non-Korean competitors who are not residents in Korea and who do not bring their own pianists will also be provided with an official accompanist by the secretariat and will have the opportunity to rehearse with the assigned accompanist within the hours specified for practice above in the following manner: One session before the First Round, one session before the Second Round, and one session before the Semifinal Round. Nevertheless, for organizational reasons, a candidate may be allocated a different accompanist from one round to another. Each finalist will have rehearsal with the orchestra before the Final Round.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”191109″]SCORES[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”100612″ css=”.vc_custom_1746002696502{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Candidates are expected to use the original scores of the works they perform. The Seoul International Music Competition will not be held responsible for any fraud that might be committed by candidates in this regard(such as the public use of illegal copies). Candidates must be able to supply copies of the scores of the works performed in their programme to the Competition organizers and to their official accompanist(s) in any case. For the Final Round, if it turns out that the orchestral material is not available in the time required for the smooth running of the competition, the competition\u2019s organizers may ask the candidate to perform another work from his or her repertoire.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”641321″]ORDER OF PERFORMANCE[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”111436″ css=”.vc_custom_1746002723797{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The order of appearance will be determined by a random drawing on 28 November, 2025. On the day of performance, each competitor must be present at the Secretariat office located in the concert hall by the specified time. Those who are unable to perform when called upon to do so may be disqualified. However, if any competitor should be late for his\/her performance due to unavoidable circumstances, the Jury may allow the competitor to perform at a different time, depending on how the competition is progressing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”858213″]PERFORMANCE RIGHTS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”319874″ css=”.vc_custom_1743773542064{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The competitors will be in contract exclusively with the Seoul International Music Competition during the competition period. All contacts with the media must be made through and with the approval of the Secretariat. The competitors will be required to be available for any media-related arrangements made by the Competition.<\/p>\n

The Secretariat reserves the exclusive rights, without additional fees payable to the competitors and their accompanists, to:<\/p>\n

1. Record audio or video and broadcast all the rounds of the competition including the rehearsals, Opening Ceremony, and Ceremony of Awards by any televised or radio broadcast means, including the Internet, cable networks, terrestrial or other broadcasting, live or pre-recorded, in Korea or abroad.<\/div>\n
2. Record, reproduce and arrange for the reproduction of performances on CD, SACD, sound track, audio cassette, video cassette, video disc or CD-ROM\/CDI, DVD, minidisk, or any other existing or future medium.<\/div>\n
3. Arrange agreements with other parties regarding the Competition materials mentioned above.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”113790″]JUDGMENT[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”873127″ css=”.vc_custom_1637152081400{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”983848″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”197853″]1. PRELIMINARY ROUND[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”115541″ css=”.vc_custom_1744960493249{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Once the selection has been made, the decision of the preselection jury on admission to the competition will be released by 12 September, 2025 at the latest. Its decisions are final and incontestable. No explanations will be provided.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”425310″]2. PUBLIC ROUNDS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”624865″ css=”.vc_custom_1743773618380{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The competition performances will be open to the public and consist of four rounds.<\/p>\n

1) A point system will be used by the Jury for adjudication. Each juror will judge and mark the performances of all competitors but abstain from judging\/marking the competitors who were his\/her own students for more than three months in the previous two years.<\/div>\n
2) The decisions of the Jury are final and are not subject to appeal.<\/div>\n
3) Competitors may not exchange opinions with any member of the Jury at any time during the competition on subjects that may influence the judging. There are no exceptions to this rule and any competitor who fails to comply will be disqualified, and additionally, any judge who fails to comply with the rule will jeopardize his\/her own status in the competition.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”150997″]PRIZES AND ENGAGEMENTS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”873127″ css=”.vc_custom_1637152081400{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”983848″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”213243″]1. PRIZES[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”833469″ css=”.vc_custom_1743774164948{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]The following main prizes will be awarded to the top six finalists:<\/p>\n

\u2022 1st<\/sup> Prize<\/strong> US $50,000
\n\u2022 2nd<\/sup> Prize<\/strong> US $30,000
\n\u2022 3rd<\/sup> Prize<\/strong> US $20,000
\n\u2022 4th<\/sup> Prize<\/strong> US $10,000
\n\u2022 5th<\/sup> Prize<\/strong> US $ 7,000
\n\u2022 6th<\/sup> Prize<\/strong> US $ 5,000<\/div>\n

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1) The decision to award the main prizes will be made by the Competition Jury. The Jury will have the right not to award individual main prizes.<\/div>\n
2) In case of a tie, the prize money of the prize won and that of the next prize in the ranking will be added up and distributed equally.<\/div>\n
3) Taxes will be deducted from the prize money according to Korean tax laws.<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h4″ text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”167906″]2. LAUREATES’ CONCERTS AND RECORDINGS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”281840″ css=”.vc_custom_1743774251047{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Professional engagements will be arranged for the prize winners. These may include concerts, recitals and recordings of CDs or DVDs. The First Prize winner and other selected prize winners will be required to perform for these engagements. For such engagements, round-trip airfare as well as room and board for a maximum of 7 days will be provided by the Secretariat. No performance-related fees will be paid to the performer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”446612″]INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES AND CONDITIONS[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”196485″ css=”.vc_custom_1743773850063{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Should any dispute arise regarding the interpretation of any part of the regulations and conditions of the Seoul International Music Competition 2025, the regulations and conditions written in Korean, and the related laws and codes of the Republic of Korea will form the only legal basis on which to resolve the matter. All decisions made by the Secretariat, the Management Committee, and the Jury will be final and not subject to appeal.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”370336″ css=”.vc_custom_1752807516364{padding-left: 10px !important;}”][THE 20th Seoul International Music Competition VIOLIN]<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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