The 3rd NEAR Youth Essay Contest
The NEAR Youth Essay Contest was held for youths of the North East Asia to have an interest in Politics, society, economy, culture with regard to the North East Asia and to establish their identity. 56 works from 5 countries: 2 China, 6 Japan, 25 South Korea, 1 Mongolia, and 22 Russia were submitted in this year’s contest.
- Date : August 3 – September 4, 2015
- Participants : youth aged between 14 and 18 from NEAR members
- Contest Sector : Essay
- Contest Topic
- ① Cultural Exchange : stories about cultural exchange and experiences overseas
- ② Environmental Issues : environmental conservation in North East Asia and the importance of conserving the environment
- Prize-winner
No,Country,School Name,Name,Awards
No. |
Country |
School Name |
Name |
Awards |
1 |
Japan |
Daimon High School, Toyama Prefecture |
Syodai Seunagojaka |
Grand Prize |
2 |
China |
Shiyan Middle School, Dongyingshi, Shandong Province |
Wangluowi |
Excellence Prize |
3 |
Japan |
Izumonishi High School, Shimane Prefecture |
Soda Hazuki |
4 |
Mongolia |
Orlangum No.2, Uvs Province |
Baasankhuu Nomin-Erdene |
5 |
Russia |
10th grade, Khabarovsk Territory |
Arefieva Arina |
6 |
South Korea |
Gyeongju Girls’ High School, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province |
Yunju Eom |