Wonju UNESCO city of literature residency

Residency Opportunity in South Korea for writers connected to Edinburgh!

Apply by 11 July 2025

Wonju UNESCO City of Literature is pleased to offer an eight-week residency at the Toji Cultural Centre in South Korea, open to writers with a strong connection to Edinburgh or another UNESCO City of Literature.

– Residency dates: 1 September – 31 October 2025

– Location: Toji Cultural Centre, Wonju, South Korea

– Application deadline: 11 July 2025

– Notification of result: by 30 July 2025

This fully-funded opportunity includes:

– Round-trip airfare

– Transport to/from the residency

– Accommodation with a personal workspace

– Organic meals at the Centre’s cafeteria

Up to 19 other international writers and artists will be in residence during this period, creating a vibrant and inspiring creative community in a peaceful, natural setting.

There are no formal project requirements – this is time and space for your own creative work.

Eligibility:

– Writers must be connected to Edinburgh

– Minimum B2 level of English for day-to-day communication

– Residency is open to published and emerging writers of all genres

Send your application by email to: wonjucityoflit@korea.kr

All information can be found here: Wonju Residency 2025