The Irish embassy and the Irish Association of Korea launched the “Send me to Ireland” video competition for university students on Monday.

This competition gives South Korean undergraduates the chance to compete for an opportunity to experience Ireland from an educational, cultural and academic perspective, according to a statement from the embassy.

The competition seeks to raise awareness of the many Korean-Irish connections, and offers the winner an opportunity to study at one of Ireland’s leading private language institutes for one month.

“I am excited about this innovative new competition we are launching in Korea. It is a great opportunity for us to engage more with young Koreans and I look forward to seeing what they have to say about Ireland,” Irish Ambassador to South Korea Aingeal O’Donoghue said at the launch of the competition.

Participants are invited to make a fun, creative three-minute video on the theme “Send me to Ireland,” with 90 seconds or more being in spoken English. The entrants should share their experiences, impressions and hopes within the context of the topic and may film on location in South Korea.

The first prize includes one month of study at the Emerald Cultural Institute, including accommodation and a round-trip flight from South Korea to Dublin, all courtesy of Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates. Runners-up will receive cash and cultural prizes.

By Philip Iglauer (ephilip2014@heraldcorp.com)