Under the Personal Information Protection Act (enacted on March 29, 2011, Act No. 10465), the handling of personal information is regulated to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of individuals. This law aims to prevent the collection, leakage, misuse, or abuse of personal data, thereby promoting the rights and interests of citizens and upholding individual dignity and value. When collecting personal information—whether online or offline—consent must be obtained regarding the purpose of use and any provision to third parties.

The photo must be a digital file taken on or after January 1, 2025, with a minimum of 3,000 pixels on the longer side, and metadata (such as the shooting date) must be available for verification.

Composite photos will be excluded from the judging process. Photo editing using software such as Photoshop is permitted only to enhance the image so that it more accurately reflects the scene as it was intended to be captured. Excessive editing may result in disadvantages during the judging process.

Entries can only be submitted online through the official contest submission page. Submissions via email, postal mail, or any other method will not be accepted.

No, it is not allowed. The shooting date embedded in the original photo file will be checked during the judging process, and any manipulation of the date may result in disqualification.

All portrait rights issues related to the submitted work must be resolved prior to submission. In the event of any legal dispute arising afterward, the entrant will bear full responsibility.