Dong-in Literary Award
どんいんぶんがくしょう
Annual South Korean literary award established in 1955, awarded to short and mid-length fiction published in major Korean literary magazines.
South Korean literary awardsFiction awardsShort and mid-length fiction
- Established
- 1955
- Organizer
- Chosun Ilbo
- Category
- General Fiction and Popular Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
Named after novelist Kim Dong-in, the Dong-in Literary Award was established in 1955 to honour achievements in Korean literature. Administered by the Chosun Ilbo, it is presented annually to novelists for short and mid-length works published in major Korean literary magazines to promote the creativity of domestic writers. Winners have been recorded since 1956.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Prize details not specified in source.
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection (selected from magazine-published works) | — | Winners are announced annually by the organizer (Chosun Ilbo) |
Selection (selected from magazine-published works)
Judges
Announcement
Winners are announced annually by the organizer (Chosun Ilbo)
Criteria
- Works published in major Korean literary magazines
- Short and mid-length fiction
- Literary merit and creativity
Related Awards
- Yi Sang Literary Prize
- Hyundae Munhak (Contemporary Literature) Awards
- Manhae Prize for Literature