The APEC International Essay Contest Award Ceremony was held
at the APEC International Media Center in BEXCO on November 17.
Ambassador Choi Jong-moo, Executive Director of the Preparatory
Office for APEC 2005 presented prizes to the winners.
Ms. Ko Jin-sook, an elementary school teacher
from Jeju-do Island won the first prize
with "About the Precious Friendship"[Korean],
in which she describes her experiences
in undertaking a joint project with an Indonesian school
as a part of APEC ICT Model School Project.
Her essay emphasizes the importance of
promoting private sector cooperation among APEC economies.
The APEC International Essay Contest was held
for the purpose of enhancing APEC awareness in all APEC economies
and developing fresh ideas on the future of APEC.
A total of 184 essays from 15 member economies were received
in the contest.
For more details,
please visit www.apec2005.org.
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