Hyundae Munhak Award (Contemporary Literature Award)
げんだいぶんがくしょう（ひゅんでむんはく）
One of Korea's major literary awards. Sponsored by the Hyundae Munhak (Contemporary Literature) magazine, it honors outstanding works in fiction, poetry, criticism, and drama.
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- Established
- 1956
- Organizer
- Hyundae Munhak (Contemporary Literature)
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Hyundae Munhak Award (Contemporary Literature Prize), presented by Hyundae Munhak, is one of South Korea's most prestigious literary awards. Established in 1956, it annually recognizes outstanding works in fiction, poetry, criticism and drama and has honored many leading modern Korean writers.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Recognition and promotion of outstanding literary works; selection and publication/promotion through Hyundae Munhak outlets.
Related Awards
- South Korean literary awards
- Yi Sang Literary Award
- Daesan Literary Awards
- Fiction awards
- Poetry awards