World Webtoon Awards

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Announced: reader nominations opened from June 15 to July 24 · 2026-06-18
Announced: shift to a nomination-only system · 2026-06-18
Announced: introduce cash prizes for the first time · 2026-06-18
Announced: add a category for international works · 2026-06-18
Announced: ceremony set for December 2 in Seoul · 2026-06-18

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Jun 18

2026 World Webtoon Awards Opens Reader Nominations With Cash Prizes

The 2026 World Webtoon Awards, organized by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA, opened reader nominations from June 15 to July 24. The awards shift to a nomination-only system, introduce cash prizes for the first time, and add a category for international works. The ceremony is set for December 2 in Seoul.