Wonju UNESCO City of Literature Residency 2025 | Fully Funded South Korea Writing Retreat

The Wonju UNESCO City of Literature Residency in 2025 gives writers a special chance to experience South Korea's culture and concentrate on their work. The Toji Cultural Centre in Wonju is hosting this residency. It lasts two months, is fully funded, and is open to writers from UNESCO Cities of Literature across the globe.

Residency Details

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Eligible Applicants

This residency welcomes international writers who:

• Have a link to a UNESCO City of Literature (either through a past or current residency).
• Can speak English well (at least B2 level).
• Want to share ideas about writing and talk with people from different cultures.

Residency Benefits

Those chosen to participate will get:

• Plane tickets to and from South Korea
• Free lodging at the Toji Cultural Centre
• Dedicated personal writing area
• Organic food during your stay
• Chance to meet and work with 16–19 other artists and writers from around the world
• Inclusion in literary and cultural events put on by the Centre

Application Deadline

Kindly submit your application by 11 July, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.