Pick a historical topic that interests you, fits the annual theme, and is narrow enough for deep research.
Begin with high-quality secondary sources to understand what happened before and around your topic.
Use materials created during the period—documents, images, artifacts, oral histories, and other first-hand evidence.
Look for sources from people with different experiences and viewpoints.
State the central claim your project will prove, supported by evidence and analysis.
Select Documentary, Exhibit, Paper, Performance, or Website based on how you can communicate the history best.
Every entry needs a process paper and annotated bibliography.
The Korea portal requires students to participate through a designated sponsor teacher at their school. Returning participants create a new account for each contest year, and group members link their projects during registration.
Use both primary and secondary sources to develop an original historical argument and consider multiple perspectives.
Every entry includes an annotated bibliography and process paper in addition to the project itself.
Website entries must be created in NHDWebCentral, NHD’s official website-building system.
Digital materials are submitted through the NHD Korea portal. Use the current Korea portal guide for contest-day attendance and submission instructions.
The essential Korea portal instructions are included here so students can review every step without opening a separate PDF.
Start with your sponsor teacher. General affiliate questions can be sent to naves@siskorea.org.
Always confirm project-upload deadlines, fees, schedules, and other cycle-specific details on the live NHD Korea portal. Portal information takes priority if it changes.
Open the live Korea portal