Wonju City of Literature offers an opportunity for one writer from a city of literature to come to Wonju and stay at Toji Cultural Centre for eight weeks. In the call of 2026, as in previous years, one writer from cities of literature and/or who has a close connection to cities of literature will benefit from the Wonju Residency 2026.
The dates are 1 September to 31 October 2026.
Criteria
- An upper-intermediate level of proficiency in English or Korean.
- A minimum of 5 years of creative writing experience, with at least one work published in English or Korean translation.
- Willingness to participate in local literary events, meetings, interviews, and festivals.
- Consent to participate in an interview and photo shoot, and agreement for profile and photo upload to Wonju City of Literature promotional media (including website, SNS, etc.).
- Interest in Korean culture and literature.
- Attend at least one local literary festivals or exchange event in Korea during the residency.
- Required to produce a short creative work (such as an essay or poem) on the theme of Wonju or Korea and submit it to Wonju City during the 6th week of the residency via email. The completed work will remain the copyright of Wonju City and may be used for promotional purposes.
- Produce literary work during the residency.
What is offered
- Round-trip Air Ticket
- Transportation on arrival and departure dates provided
- 8 weeks stay at the Toji Cultural Centre with organic meals
- Writing Room at Toji Cultural Centre
- An opportunity to get engaged in the cultural scene of Wonju and to participate in various events, including the ‘Wonju literature month festival’.
