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Icheon City Government Launches AI-Generated Webtoon Contest
posted on by Wonhee Cho
The city of Icheon in Gyeonggi Province, Korea, announced on Tuesday it has launched an AI-generated webtoon contest centered on Seo Hui, the renowned Goryeo-era diplomat celebrated for his diplomatic achievements.
The competition invites participants to create original webtoons depicting how Seo Hui's wisdom and diplomatic insight could resolve modern-day conflicts. Submissions are open from July 8 through August 14 in three divisions: elementary school, middle and high school, and general.
Participants must submit a completed webtoon of no more than 20 panels created using generative AI. Entries must be provided as JPG or PNG files with a minimum width of 1,500 pixels and a resolution of 300 dpi. Applicants are also required to specify which generative AI program was used.
A total of 12 winners will receive the Icheon Mayor's Award along with prize money totaling 3 million won (approximately US$2,200), including a grand prize of 500,000 won (approximately US$365).
Gyeonggi Province previously hosted the Korea AI Content Awards last September, which included new awards for webtoons and music.
Source: City of Icheon press release
