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National History Day · Korea

History starts with a question.

Students in grades 6–12 investigate a historical topic, build an evidence-based argument, and present their research in one of five NHD categories.

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2027 Contest Theme

Innovation in History

Impact, Influence, Change. Innovation can include new tools, but also new ways of thinking, organizing, and shaping society.

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Build your project

Choose a focused topic, establish historical context, use primary and secondary sources, develop an argument, then select a category.

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NHD Korea students at the National Contest

Korea at National History Day

Research here. Represent Korea there.

Students develop their work through the NHD process in Korea and can advance to the National Contest in College Park, Maryland.

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See National History Day in action

An introduction to the program and the kind of historical inquiry that students develop through National History Day.

NHD Korea

A local contest connected to a national program.

NHD Korea gives students a place to develop historical questions, work with evidence, and present original projects within the National History Day framework.

National History Day banner at Seoul International School

The Korea affiliate contest is hosted through Seoul International School.

Student volunteers at NHD Korea registration
Grades 6–12

Junior Division: grades 6–8.
Senior Division: grades 9–12.

Categories 5

Documentary, Exhibit, Paper, Performance, and Website.

2027 NHD Korea Contest March 6, 2027

Hosted by Seoul International School.

Information is summarized from official National History Day and NHD Korea guidance. Official source