No promotional or sponsorship fees are billed after the fact. Everything is listed here before you apply.
Per category.
| Plan | Korean only | KO+EN set | Press coverage | Plaque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | ₩330,000 | ₩363,000 | 1x/yr on application | None |
| Premium | ₩550,000 | ₩583,000 | 3x/yr if selected | Included |
| Platinum | ₩770,000 | ₩803,000 | 6x/yr if selected | Included |
* Multiple categories multiply the fee by the number applied for.
High-resolution front and back artwork, free to use on your website, proposals and social channels.
Multiple emblem styles — medal, ribbon, hexagon, round — are included.
Published on The Korean Today, 1–6 times a year depending on plan, at no extra cost.
Premium and Platinum include a manufactured plaque, shipped at no extra charge.
Entry fees for brand awards in Korea commonly range from the low millions of won to tens of millions.
Major-newspaper-run award programs typically start around ₩2.5 million for entry, and packages bundling print advertising with coverage have been reported at ₩15–30 million. At that price point, individuals and small businesses are effectively excluded.
The Korean Today Awards start at ₩330,000 — priced so a small brand's real achievement doesn't go unrecorded just because of scale.
Continue to the card checkout after submitting your application; confirmation is immediate.
KB Kookmin Bank 830501-04-205902
Account holder: SmileStory
Application confirmed once the deposit is verified.
* For a tax invoice, include your business registration number on the application and ask your account manager.
Per category: Deluxe ₩330,000, Premium ₩550,000, Platinum ₩770,000. There are no additional advertising or promotional fees.
No. We do not bill for promotion, sponsorship, or an award-ceremony seat after the fact. The press coverage and certificate/plaque included in your plan are issued at no extra charge.
The fee multiplies per category. Two categories on the Deluxe plan, for example, comes to ₩660,000.
₩33,000 per category on any plan. You receive four high-resolution PNGs — front and back, in Korean and English.
Credit card or bank transfer. For transfer, send to KB Kookmin Bank 830501-04-205902 (account holder: SmileStory); we confirm the deposit and proceed with review.
Yes. Provide your business registration number on the application and ask your account manager.
The application form calculates your total automatically once you pick a category and plan — payment comes after.
