On Air: Rainbow Plaza Information/2014.08.04(Mon)/8:35～
Rebroadcasting: 2014.08.09(Sat)/10:00～

The 12th Fukuoka Korean Speech Contest will be held on Sunday, November 30th, from 2 to 5 PM on the first floor of Fuku Fuku Plaza, located in Arato, in the Chuo Ward of Fukuoka. The contest is currently seeking 15 entrants to compete.

In order to compete, you must be a student of the Korean language who’s residence, or place of work or school, must be within the Fukuoka city area. Those who have lived in Korea for periods of 1 year or longer, who have won the first place in past competitions of this event, or who have participated in the event 3 times are not eligible to participate.

Participants may choose to speak on a theme of their choice and will have between 4 minutes and 30 seconds to 5 minutes to present. After judgment, those who give excellent speeches will be awarded prizes and may even receive special prizes such as a round-trip ticket to South Korea!

Applications are being taken through Wednesday, August 27th. Those who wish to apply should contact the management office by phone at 092-471-0904 to receive an entry form. Once you have received and completed the form, you should mail or fax it in.

The Fukuoka Korean Speech Contest Executive Committee is waiting for students of the Korean language to come out and participate!

Rainbow Plaza would also like to let you know that at Rainbow Plaza, free consultation regarding immigration, residency and citizenship is offered for foreigners living in Fukuoka.

To maintain a safe and comfortable life in Japan, it is necessary for foreign residents to have correct knowledge about residency status and term of stay regulations. Do you have any concerns or anything you don't understand and would like to ask about? This is your chance!

A gyousei-shoshi, or administrative lawyer, from the Fukuoka Gyosei-shoshi Lawyers Association, who specializes in such matters, will answer your questions and offer consultation about topics such as the Japanese immigration system and residency status.

Consultations are held every second Sunday of the month. This month, it is scheduled for August 10th from 1 to 4 PM. Please note you are required to register by 3:30 PM.

There are English and Chinese translators present, and so consultation in English, Chinese and Japanese does not require a reservation. For consultation in other languages, please contact Rainbow Plaza at least one week prior to your visit, as an interpreter might be arranged.

Also, please rest assured that your privacy is completely guaranteed. Ask any questions you may have, no matter how small you think your concern may be.

Rainbow Plaza is open from 10 AM to 8 PM.

For further information, contact Rainbow Plaza by phone at 092-733-2220.