Congratulations to all the winners! Even though it was my first time I'm so truly glad I tried for it! I'll probably try again next year~~ Seeing all the creativity its so so beautiful!! Thank you for this opportunity

There was an AI-detection screening process, which provided a bit more clarity compared to 2025.

However, regarding the first-place entry in the photobook category:

I have reviewed the work against the competition requirements and feel there is a slight element of cheating.

The rules specified a maximum of 5 pages, with each page measuring 2953×4169px. The creator’s concept, however, was a 16-page book, achieved by condensing 4 pages into a single file, which allowed them to present more content and tell a longer story.

Meanwhile, other participants had to condense their work to fit within the required 5-page limit.

This feels somewhat unfair to the other contestants who followed the requirements precisely.

First of all, thank you so much for this recognition and for the opportunity to share my story through “One Moment. A Thousand More.” Receiving a Participation Award means a lot to me, and I’m truly grateful that my work became part of this experience.

Congratulations to all the winners! I had the opportunity to see several of the   from this edition, and I genuinely believe everyone brought something special. Your creativity, dedication, and love for Korean culture made this edition an incredible experience to witness.

I have been pursuing this dream for over four years through my work in media, dance, and cultural coverage in Mexico. And along the way, I’ve realized that there are so many people, even those I haven’t had the chance to meet, who are following a similar path.

We may come from different places, speak different languages, and tell different stories, but somehow we…