| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Motions |
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| Preliminary Rounds |
Round 1 |
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[Criminal Justice] This house would not allow employers to have access to criminal records of prisoners who finished their sentence |
| Round 2 | Impromptu |
[Media] Info slide: Activism consists of efforts to promote, stop, direct or intervene in social, political, economic or environmental reform with the desire to make changes in society toward a perceived greater good. Cancel culture refers to the popular practice of group shaming of public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive. Cancel culture is generally performed on social media. THBT activist movements should embrace cancel culture as a tool to promote social change |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu |
[Education] Info slide: De-emphasizing the value of academic excellence is often done through implementing a pass or fail system and/or abolishing all academic awards and rankings This House Believes that schools should heavily de-emphasize the value of academic excellence |
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| Break Rounds |
Round 1 | Impromptu |
[Family] "To take someone in" means to allow them to stay in your house. This house prefers a world where adults take in their elderly parents rather than support them to live separately |
| Round 2 | Impromptu |
[Science and Technology] This House believes that it is in the interest of human race to extensively explore space. *extensively: as to cover a wide range or area |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu |
[Morality] Info slide: To "instill" means to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way that person thinks or behaves. Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us. This House supports the use of fear to instill values in children |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu |
[Environment] Info slide: An environmentalist a person who is interested in or studies the environment and who tries to protect it from being damaged by human activities. Environmental Degradation is the process of worsening the general health of the environment (ex: deforestation, global warming, animal/plant extinction) This House believes that environmentalists should emphasize blaming large companies for environment degradation, as opposed to focusing on individual responsibility |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Motions |
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| Preliminary Rounds (General/EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [Media] This house regrets the glorification of successful college dropouts in popular media. |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [Economy] This house believes that resource-rich developing countries should nationalize all resource extraction companies. |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [Environment] Info slide: For the purpose of this debate, "adaptation efforts" refer to taking actions to prepare for and adjust to both the current effects of climate change and the predicted impacts in the future. "Mitigation efforts" refer to actions to make the impacts of climate change less severe. This house believes that environmentalist groups should prioritize advocating for the "mitigation efforts" of climate change rather than campaigning for "adaptation efforts". |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu | [Society] Info slide: For the purpose of the debate, philanthropy refers to the giving away of money, especially in large amounts, to organizations that help people. "Philanthrocapitalism" refers to a type of philanthropy that reflects the way that business is done in the for-profit world. This house regrets the rise of "philanthrocapitalism" |
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| Elimination Rounds (General) |
Octo-Finals | Impromptu | [Philosophy] Info slide: FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a lifestyle movement that aims to gain financial independence and retire early. This house opposes the FIRE movement. |
| 본선 (General/EFL) |
Quarter-Finals | Impromptu | [Feminism] This house, as a feminist historian, would prioritize uncovering female contributions in historical events (e.g. independence movement, nation building, etc.) rather than investigating past sufferings of women (e.g. dictatorial oppression, patriarchal norms in history, etc.) |
| Semi-Finals | Impromptu | [Criminal Justice System] Info slide: For the purpose of this debate, "criminal liability" refers to a legal responsibility imposed on someone for breaking the criminal law. For the purpose of this debate, "criminal liability" refers to a legal responsibility imposed on someone for breaking the criminal law. |
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| Grand-Final | Impromptu | [Politics] Info slide: For the purpose of this debate, "political outrage" refers to a practice of showing aggressive expression and anger in political discussion. "Political civility" refers to a practice of showing restraint and courtesy in political discussion. This house prefers "political outrage" as a norm over "political civility". |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate | Round 1: Children’s Rights · THBT child labor is justified · THBT sparing the rod spoils the child THB hagwons (private academies) are another form of child exploitation |
| Preliminary round 2 | Prepared debate | Round 2: THW go vegetarian |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate | Round 3: Law and Order · THW ban electronic devices while driving · THW raise the legal drinking age THW legalize the sale of marijuana |
| Preliminary round 4 | Prepared debate | Round 4: THBT unions do more harm than good |
| Preliminary round 5 | Impromptu debate | Round 5: Culinary Controversies · THBT Japan has a right to fish whales · THW legalize the sale of dog meat THW breed exotic animals for consumption |
| Round 16 | Impromptu debate | Octos: Terrorism · THS the use of force against opposition movements · THW ban broadcasting of recordings from terrorists · THW torture terrorists |
| EFL Grand Finals | EFL Semis: Sports · THBT money is ruining sport · THW allow performance enhancing drugs in sports · THW equalize prize money for male and female athletes |
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| Round 8 | Prepared debate | Quarters: THS the use of opium licenses in Afghanistan |
| EFL Quarter-finals | EFL Finals: THW sell organs for profit |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu debate | Semis: International Relations · TH prefers sanctions to war · THW exploit Antarctica for natural resources · THW grant immunity from prosecution to dictators who step down |
| Grand Finals | Prepared debate | Finals: THS an aid invasion |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate | Round 1: Television & Entertainment 1. THW ban beauty pageants from national television. 2. THS exclusive broadcasting rights of sporting events. 3. THBT celebrities are positive role models for teenagers. |
| Preliminary round 2 | Prepared debate | Round 2 (Prepared): THBT science is a threat to humanity. |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate | Round 3: Education 1. THW use the library over Wikipedia for homework. 2. THS a teacher evaluation system. 3. THBT publishing university rankings does more harm than good. |
| Preliminary round 4 | Prepared debate | Round 4 (Prepared): THS water privatization. |
| Preliminary round 5 | Impromptu debate | Round 5: Gender Equality 1. THW set a quota for male elementary school teachers. 2. THS paying wages to housewives. 3. THW mandate corporations to grant paternity leave. |
| Round 16 | Impromptu debate | Octo Finals Crime & Punishment 1. THW disclose information of sex offenders to all citizens. 2. THW prosecute teenagers as adults for heinous felonies. 3. THW allow prisoners to donate their organs in exchange for lighter sentences. |
| EFL Grand Finals | EFL Semi Finals: Environment 1. THW stop investing in bio-fuel. 2. THW ban cars in city centers. 3. THBT environmental protection should be prioritized over economic development. |
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| Round 8 | Prepared debate | Quarter Finals (Prepared): THBT colonialism was good for Africa. |
| EFL Quarter-finals | EFL Grand Finals (Prepared): THW ban all requirements on looks for employment. |
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| Round 4전 | Impromptu debate | Semi Finals: Democracy 1. THW abolish presidential term limits. 2. THBT civil disobedience is essential to democracy. 3. THW prefers strong dictatorships to weak democracies in developing nations. |
| Grand Finals | Prepared debate | Grand Finals (Prepared): THBT higher education is a prerequisite for happiness. |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate | Round 1(Impromptu) 1. THW prosecute parents who impose extra curricular activities upon their children against their will as equivelent to child abuse. 2. THBT national health insurance system should charge differently depending on lifestyle choices. 3. THW make counseling mandatory for all substance abusers and their family. |
| Preliminary round 2 | Prepared debate | Round 2(Prepared) This House Believes That public figures should be allowed the right to withhold press materials concerning their private Conduct. |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate | Round 3(Impromptu) 1. THW disallow minors from participating in political protests. 2. THBT ministers should be voted in through general elections. 3. THW subsidize broadcasting time for minority parties. |
| Preliminary round 4 | Prepared debate | Round 4(Prepared) This House Believes That the West should prioritize giving development aid to nations who suffer from the exploitation of their MNCs(Multi-National Corporations) |
| Preliminary round 5 | Impromptu debate | Round 5(Impromptu) 1. Developed nations should stop exporting energy sources that are particularly harmful to the environment. 2. THW NOT pay pension to executives who leave their companies troubled. 3. THW set a quota for employment of senior citizens. |
| Round 16 | Impromptu debate | Octo-Finals(Impromptu) 1. THBT Palestine should cease all attempts to gain recognition as an independent state. 2. THBT heads of states should not hold official meetings with religious figures. 3. THW dissolve the NATO. |
| EFL Grand Finals | EFL Semis(Impromptu) 1. THBT public figures should not make comments correlating women's attire to sexual crimes. 2. THW introduce LGBT in compulsory sex education in public schools 3. THBT women who bear more children than average should receive pension from state. |
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| Round 8 | Prepared debate | Quarter Finals (Prepared): This House Would impose an affirmative action for ‘mix-race’ children of Korea in university entrance. |
| EFL Quarter-finals | EFL Grand Finals (Prepared): This House Believes That the state should selectively support arts and culture that portray national identity. |
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| Round 4전 | Impromptu debate | Semi-Finals(Impromptu) 1. THBT water should never be commercialized in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2. THW force relocation of the homeless to rural areas 3. TH Rejects trade agreements with states who perpetrate cross-border pollution in favor of economic development. |
| Grand Finals | Prepared debate | Grand Finals (Prepared): This House Believes that national security should not be accepted as an excuse for damahing the environment. |
| Round 1 | Impromptu | Democracy 1.THW lift all term limits on politicians 2.THW remove the president’s authority to grant pardon on convicted criminals 3.THBT political parties should hold Elementary elections to select their presidential candidates |
| Round 2 | Prepared | Minority This House Supports the Anti-discrimination Act on racism |
| Round 3 | Impromptu | Environment 1.THW stop seeking for international cooperation in the fight against global warming 2.THBT the punishment for killing endangered animals should be equal to that of homicide 3.THW disallow oi companies from running advertisements depicting themselves as environmentally friendly |
| Round 4 | Prepared | International Relations This House believes that the Korean government should sue Japan on behalf of the victims of Imperial Japan |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | Media 1.THBT the govt should not hold ownership stake in media companies 2.THBT the media should not specify the ethnicity of convicted criminals 3.THW offer subsidies for the production of movies and TV shows featuring LGBT celebrities |
| Octos | Impromptu | Taxes And Econ 1.THW lift all tax benefits based on charitable donations 2.THBT Germany should leaver the Euro Zone 3.THBT taxpayers' money should not be used to subsideize corporations |
| EFL Quarters | Impromptu | Economy |
| Quarters | Prepared | Law & Order This House believes that private companies should be able to invest in civil law suits |
| EFL Semis | Impromptu | Education 1.THBT ethics classes should be removed from public school curricula 2.THW introduce mandatory vocational programs in all high schools 3.THW remove all restrictions on hagwons |
| Semis | Impromptu | National Security THBT torture is a legitimate method of interrogation in fighting terrorism THBT military officials should not be forbidden from criticizing the government THW recognize North Korea as an independent country |
| EFL Finals | Prepared | The Middles East This house believes that the Arab league should not comment on the pursuit of democracy in the Middle East |
| Grand Finals | Prepared | Science This house would prioritize funding scientific research over social welfare programs |
| Preliminary | Round 1 | Impromptu | Education and children |
| Round 2 | Prepared | THW end energy subsidies in Korea | |
| Round 3 | Impromptu | International relations | |
| Round 4 | Prepared | THBT falsehood should be a required condition for defamation of character charges to stand in Korea | |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | Rights | |
| EFL | Round 8 | Prepared | THBT governments should not mandate that citizens have health insurance |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | Environment | |
| Quarter-finals | Prepared | THBT tax evasion should not have a statute of limitations | |
| EFL | Round 16 | Prepared | THS state mandated childhood vaccinations |
| Round 8 | Impromptu | Economics | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | Law | |
| Quarter-finals | Prepared | THBT fossil fuel-based energy companies should pay higher taxes in order to subsidize clean energy technology |
| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate |
Education 1. THBT provincial education superintendents should be appointed, not elected. 2. TH regrets the emphasis on academic excellence in education. 3. THW integrate disabled students into regular schools. |
| Preliminary round 2 | Impromptu debate |
Animals 1. THW place an additional tax on meat produced through factory farming. 2. THBT it is unethical to own pets that have been bred to become incredibly small. 3. THW ban animal fights. |
| Preliminary round 3 | Prepared debate |
Northeast Asia THBT the USA should close all their bases in Northeast Asia. |
| Preliminary round 4 | Impromptu debate |
International Relations 1. THBT Israel should be held morally responsible for poverty in the Palestinian territories. 2. THBT the South Korean government has a moral obligation to pay the Filipino government for the support of Kopino children. 3. TH regrets the use of negative images of Africa by international charity organizations as a means to raise funds. |
| Preliminary5Round | Impromptu debate |
Media 1. THBT states should give online papers subsidies based on their digital reader base. 2. THS the right of Korean celebrities to appear in advertisements against their country’s policies. 3. THBT the media should not report on the private lives of politicians. |
| Round 16 | Impromptu debate |
Choices 1. THW ban religious cults 2. THW ban the sale of alcohol to people under the age of 21 3. THW ban artificially flavored cigarettes |
| EFL Round 8 |
Censorship 1. THW censor the publication of any form of biomedical research that could pose a threat to human health in the hands of terrorists. 2. THW end all restrictions to free speech under the National Security Act. 3. THW censor sexually provocative dancing in music videos |
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| Round 8 | Impromptu debate |
Technology 1. THS a right to be forgotten 2. THBT social media platforms have the to right to promote posts to influence a user's mood 3. THBT smart phones have created a society with less meaningful interaction |
| EFL Grand Finals |
Workers Rights 1. THW prohibit public sector employees from joining unions 2. THW ban retired government officials from taking private sector jobs in related fields 3. THW abolish all forms of mandatory retirement ages |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu debate |
Radical Reform 1. THS the free trade of rice 2. THS an 80% tax on the top 1% of incomes 3. THW abolish mandatory military service |
| EFL Quarter-finals | Prepared debate |
Technology THBT all lectures in every public university should be made freely vailable online |
| Grand Finals | Prepared debate |
Science THW halt all research into identifying genes responsible for homosexuality |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic | |
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| Round 1 | Impromptu | North and South |
THBT the US-South Korean alliance should threaten to invade North Korea if it does not stop violating the human rights of its citizens. THBT South Korea should cooperate with North Korea to demand that Japan properly compensate for crimes of the colonial era. THBT South Korea should abandon the goal of national reunification. |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | Fantasy |
TH, as Hogwarts, would accept muggles as students. THW register all mutants with superpowers, documenting their numbers, abilities and whereabouts. TH, as Heungbu, would not forgive Nolbu. |
| Round 3 | Prepared | THBT it was a mistake to create a common European currency. | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | Internet |
THW allow corporations to use hackers to retaliate against cyberattacks where the state is unwilling or unable to do so. THW block non-educational Internet sites in schools. THW create a new international organization to regulate the internet. |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | Politics |
THBT politicians should be required to pass a civil service exam before they can compete in elections. TH, as the US government, would give Edward Snowden amnesty. THW ban high ranking government officials from working in corporations after their resignation. |
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| EFL Quarters | Impromptu | Universities |
THBT publicly funded universities should be required to reduce enrollment in degree programs that have statistically poor employment outcomes. THW abolish all systems that attempt to rank universities. THBT university students should be able to freely change their majors until their second year. |
| EFL Semis | Impromptu | Licenses |
THW not grant marriage licenses to people who have been repeatedly convicted of abuse of previous spouses or children. THW change the minimum age for drivers licenses to sixteen. THW allow Uber to operate as an alternative to taxis. |
| EFL Final | Prepared | Economy | THBT family-owned conglomerates (Chaebol) do more harm than good for the South Korean economy. |
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| Main Octos | Impromptu | Media |
THBT the media should depict horrific and graphic images of war. In liberal democracies, THBT the media has a duty to avoid reporting stories that would contribute to social unrest. THBT social media has done more harm than good for journalism. |
| Main Quarters | Impromptu | Health |
THW ban homeopathy treatments. (homeopathy = 동종요법) TH regrets Korea's efforts to attract plastic surgery tourists. THW allow designer babies. |
| Main Semis | Impromptu | Ethics |
THBT it is justified for politicians to lie to the public if they believe it will result in better policies. THBT the animal rights movement should stop comparing abuse of animals to abuse of humans. THW kill one to save many. |
| Main Final | Prepared | Science | THBT STEM education should be prioritized over the humanities. |
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| Preliminary 1Round | Impromptu | Criminal Justice System ㆍTH regrets the retrospective application of justice on war crimes ㆍTHW criminalize glorification of past dictatorships ㆍTHW not allow suspects of henious crimes to plea bargain |
| Preliminary 2Round | Impromptu | Economy ㆍTH prefers flat taxation over progressive taxation ㆍTHW break down all Chaebols ㆍTHBT developing countries should ban labor unions for industries on which the economy is heavily dependent on. |
| Preliminary 3Round | Prepared | Corporations · THW mandate Multinational Corporations to adopt a universal basic income |
| Preliminary 4Round | Impromptu | Politics ㆍTHW give the poor 2 votes ㆍTHW dismantle dominant and conservative political parties ㆍTHBT social media companies should factcheck posts by world leaders |
| Preliminary 5Round | Impromptu(Silent) | Culture and Society ㆍTH regrets societal condemnation of the Lolita concept of K-pop idols ㆍTH prefers a world without religion ㆍTH regrets the portrayal of suicide in media |
| General Octo-Finals | Impromptu | Social Movements ㆍTHBT feminists should refrain from suggesting that traditional expressions of masculinity are incompatible with feminism ㆍTHBT minority roles in media should only be played by actors/actresses of that minority ㆍTH, as feminist, would not have kids |
| General Quarter-Finals / EFL Quarter-Finals |
Impromptu | IR ㆍTHBT environmental terrorism is justified ㆍTHW impeach Donald Trump ㆍTH supports US withdrawing from Paris climate agreement |
| General Semis-Finals / EFL Semis-Finals |
Impromptu | Philosophy ㆍTHBT the 'fear of losing one’s face' has done more harm than good ㆍAssuming feasibility, THW let people erase parts of their memory ㆍTH supports polygamy |
| EFL Grand Finals | Prepared debate | Bioethics · THW require psychiatrists to report cases of depression to their guardians, relatives or other concerned individuals |
| General Grand Finals | Prepared debate | Science and Technology · Assuming feasibility, TH prefers a government run by an impartial AI system |
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| Preliminary Round(General/EFL) | Round 1 | Impromptu | [ Media ] 1. TH supports the art industry removing works of creators accused of sexual misconduct from the public domain 2. THBT progressive public forums should actively recruit controversial and/or socially regressive speakers, even if they spark public outrage 3. TH regrets the rise of 'citizen journalism' |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [ Minorities ] 1. THBT minority groups in democracies should form independent political parties instead of joining dominant political parties 2. THW pardon prosecuted child soldiers 3. You are an African-American feminist actress. A famous director offers you a leading role in a movie with many scenes that explicity sexualize women. TH, as the actress, would take the role | |
| Round 3 | Prepared | [ Public Policy ] THBT the introduction of the Social Credit System in China is justified | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | [ Law & Order ] 1. THW ban solitary confinement as a punishment in prisons 2. THS the development and use of Lethal Autonomous Robots 3. In societies with heavy internal conflicts and political divide, THBT it is justified for the state to secretively create a common enemy to unite the country | |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | [ Economy ] 1. In developing countries, THW implement strong worker protection laws, even at the expense of economic growth 2. THBT a portion of the Board of Directors in corporations should be voted in by the employees 3. TH supports a world without any trade barriers (e.g. tariffs, quotas, subsidies) | |
| Elimination Round(General/EFL) | General Octo-Finals/ EFL Round 6 | Impromptu | [ Education ] 1. THBT the state should porportionately subsidize (e.g. scholarship and funding) university courses according to the employability of their graduates 2. TH regrets the idolization of people considered to be "geniuses" 3. THW abolish the KSAT and implement a 100% Susi admission System |
| General Quarter-Finals/ EFL Pre-Finals | Impromptu | [ History & Culture ] 1. TH regrets the outrage against cultural appropriation 2. TH regrets the development of mass tourism at World Heritage Sites 3. THBT South Korea should teach students the full extent of South Korean troops' wrongdoings in Vietnam War | |
| General | Impromptu | [ International Relations ] 1. THBT Israel should exempt its citizens, who morally oppose the occupation of Palestine, from military duty 2. TH regrets Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel 3. TH supports Tibetan monks commiting self-immolation as a sign of protest against China | |
| EFL Final | Prepared |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate | Round 1: Television & EntertainmentM 1. THW pay teachers according to the performances of their students. 2. THW mandate students to fill certain hours of extracurricular activities. 3. THW require all Elementary schools to include debate in their curriculum. |
| Preliminary round 2 | Prepared debate | Round 2 (Prepared): THW negotiate with terrorists. |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate | Round 3: Education 1.THW only allow adults to undergo plastic surgery. 2. THBT studying abroad does more harm than good to minors. 3. THW impose an online game curfew for minors. |
| Preliminary round 4 | Prepared debate | Round 4 (Prepared): THW ban space exploration. |
| Preliminary round 5 | Impromptu debate | Round 5: Gender Equality 1. THW ban airbrushing(digital enhancement)for advertisements. 2. THBT celebrities should be subject to harsher punishment for their crimes. 3. THW censor gangster rap. |
| Round 16 | Impromptu debate | Octo Finals Crime & Punishment 1. THBT prisoners have the right to vote 2. THW use whipping for criminal punishment. 3. THBT public surveillance cameras are ineffective in combating crime. |
| EFL Grand Finals | EFL Semi Finals: Environment 1. THW legalize abortion. 2. THW ban teenagers from entering PC rooms. 3. TH supports the four-river restoration project. |
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| Round 8 | Prepared debate | Quarter Finals (Prepared): THBT child labor is justified in developing nations. |
| EFL Quarter-finals | EFL Grand Finals (Prepared): THW ban Genetic screening |
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| Round 4전 | Impromptu debate | Semi Finals: Democracy 1. THBT the government should totally ban smoking. 2. TH supports gay marriage. 3. TH supports free public transportation |
| Grand Finals | Prepared debate | Grand Finals (Prepared): THW mandate organ donation after death |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate | Round 1: Education 1.THW ban homeschooling 2.THW allow the use of corporal punishment in schools 3.THW institute a mandatory 8pm closing time for all ‘hagwons’ |
| Preliminary round 2 | Prepared debate | Round 2 (Prepared): Taxpayers money should be used to compensate the entertainment industry for losses due to piracy. |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate | Round 3: Entertainment 1.THBT people that have had cosmetic surgery should not be allowed in pop music groups that cater to teenagers. 2.THBT we should ban professional video game playing 3.THBT social networking sites should be required to provide parents with access to the accounts of their children |
| Preliminary round 4 | Prepared debate | Round 4 (Prepared): Products of government sponsored research should be released without patents for citizens of that state. |
| Preliminary round 5 | Impromptu debate | Round 5: Health 1.THW require minors to be accompanied by an adult to Purchase fast food. 2.THBT obese children should be required to attend additional physical education classes in school 3.THBT smoking cigarettes should not be shown in TV shows or in movies. |
| Round 16 | Impromptu debate | Octo Finals: Rights 1. THBT students should have the right to create non-academic rules that apply in their schools 2.THBT voting in national elections should be compulsory 3.THBT it is cruel to eat animals |
| EFL Grand Finals | EFL Semi Finals: Technology 1.THW end all government funding for space exploration 2.THBT smartphones do more harm than good / THW allow smart ph ones in the classroom 3.THW ban digital enhancement of models in magazines |
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| Round 8 | Prepared debate | Quarter Finals (Prepared): Refugees granted asylum in one state in the Eyropean Union should not be then allowed to move freely within the EU. |
| EFL Quarter-finals | EFL Grand Finals (Prepared): Governments should censor music with violent lyrics. |
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| Round 4전 | Impromptu debate | Semi Finals: Environment 1.This house supports using violence to protect the environment 2.THW invest in protecting the environment over reducing poverty 3.THS the use of nuclear energy |
| Grand Finals | Prepared debate | Grand Finals (Prepared): parents should be given proxy votes on behalf of their children. |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate | Education 1.THW make a computer science class mandatory for high school graduation. 2.THBT educating Korean students abroad does more harm than good. 3.THBT teachers should not be allowed to go on strike. |
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1.THBT Korean students should go to college in Korea. 2.THW ban single sex universities. 3.THW replace exams with continuous assessment. |
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| Preliminary round 2 | Prepared debate | THW institute a minimum quota for women on corporate boards of directors |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate | Law and Order. 1.THW ban sports betting.. 2.THBT those convicted of drunk driving should always serve time in prison.. 3.THBT politicians should not have immunity from criminal prosecution. |
| Impromptu debate | Law and Order 1.THW televise criminal trials in Korea. 2.THBT divorcing couples should split all assets equally. 3.THBT judges should be elected by the public. |
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| Preliminary round 4 | Prepared debate | THW impose economic and cultural sanctions on lsrael. |
| Preliminary 5 Round | Impromptu debate | National Security 1.THW allow the government to monitor citizens' emails and social networking profiles. 2.THBT women should also perform two years of mandatory military service in South Korea. 3.TH supports the assassination of suspected terrorists. |
| Preliminary round 5 | Impromptu debate | National Security 1.THBT South Korea should end mandatory military service. 2.THBT the South Korean government should allow its citizens to travel freely to North Korea. 3.THW allow the government to imprison terrorism suspects indefinitely without a trial. |
| EFL Round 32 | Prepared debate | THW vote for Mitt Romney in the US Presidential. |
| EFL Round 16 | Impromptu debate | Health 1.THW ban smoking in all public places. 2.THW ban all alcohol advertising. 3.THW ban junk food in schools. |
| Round 16 | Impromptu debate | Environment 1.THBT Japan should permanently close down all its nuclear reactors. 2.THBT people should be taxed based on the amount of trash they produce. 3.TH supports Korea's right to conduct scientific whaling expeditions. |
| EFL Round 8 | Prepared debate | THBT the government should provide complete funding for all Olympic athletes. |
| Round 8 | Prepared debate | THW require Korean companies to grant fathers three months paid paternity leave upon the birth of their child. |
| EFL Grand Finals | Impromptu debate | International Relations 1.THBT the US military should leave South Korea. 2.THBT South Korea should not seek reunification with the North. 3.THBT cultural treasures should be returned to their countries of origin. |
| Round 4 | Impromptu debate | Social Issues 1.THBT entertainers convicted of serious crimes should not be eligible for professional awards. 2.THW ban the sale of clothes made from fur. 3.TH supports a person's right to die. |
| EFL Quarter-finals | Prepared debate | THBT the families of politicians should be required to make full financial disclosures. |
| Quarter-finals | Prepared debate | THBT the Korean government shold compile a comprehensive national DNA database. |
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| Preliminary | Round 1 | Impromptu | Education |
| Round 2 | Prepared | THW ban people with a criminal record from standing for political office | |
| Round 3 | Impromptu | Law | |
| Round 4 | Prepared | THBT South Korea should have its own nuclear weapons | |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | Rights | |
| EFL | Round 16 | Prepared | THW allow homosexuals to openly serve in the Korean military. |
| Round 8 | Impromptu | Korea | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | Culture and Sport | |
| Quarter-finals | Prepared | THW remove all mandatory minimum prison sentences. | |
| EFL | Round 32 | Prepared | TTHBT government bailouts of companies should be conditional on the firing of their top executives |
| Round 16 | Impromptu | Morality and Society | |
| Round 8 | Impromptu | Politics and Government | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | International Relations | |
| Quarter-finals | Prepared | Assuming the technology exists, THW allow parents to select the gender of their child | |
| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate | Politics 1. THBT government surveillance of citizens does more harm than good in a democracy (government surveillance means the government's observation of citizen's communications and behavior) 2. THW abolish the Ministry of Unification 3. THBT celebrities should not run in elections |
| Preliminary round 2 | Impromptu debate | Education 1. THW not use multiple choice exams to evaluate middle school students in Korea 2. THW extend the Korean mandatory education system to university 3. THW assign students to different classes based on academic ability starting from elementary school |
| Preliminary 3Round | Prepared debate | THW grant a two year work visa to anyone who completes a degree from a Korean university. |
| Preliminary round 4 | Impromptu debate | Gender 1. THW ban advertising based on gender stereotypes 2. THBT half of the candidates selected by Korean political parties for National Assembly elections should be female. 3. THBT mandatory military service for women is beneficial for the feminist movement |
| Preliminary round 5 | Economics 1. THW limit medium and large companies to a maximum of 15% non-regular employees (non-regular employees: 비정규직) 2. THW replace all welfare programs with a basic income (basic income: a certain amount of money paid to every citizen each year) 3. THBT developed nations should set maximum rents for apartments in cities. |
| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate |
Seoul 1.THW force large corporations to move their headquarters outside of the Seoul metropolitan area. 2. THW move the capital of South Korea. 3. THS the construction of super skyscrapers in Seoul |
| Preliminary round 2 | Impromptu debate |
Family 1. THW entitle housewives and house husbands to claim a fixed wage from their working spouses 2. THW require children's consent for parents' divorce. 3. THW punish the parents of extremely overweight children. |
| Preliminary 3Round | Prepared debate | THW grant a two year work visa to anyone who completes a degree from a Korean university. |
| Preliminary round 4 | Impromptu debate |
Schools 1. THW require all specialized high schools in Korea to convert to standard high schools 2. THW create LGBTQ exclusive schools (LGBTQ: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, and Questioning) 3. TH supports exaggeration of positive aspects of history in public school textbooks. |
| Preliminary round 5 |
Policy 1. THBT minors who pass a test on government and politics should be allowed to vote (minors are people under the voting age) 2. THBT prisoners who can afford to should be required to pay for their meals 3. THBT passing drug and alcohol tests should be a requirement to receive welfare benefits |
| EFL Round 32 | Impromptu debate |
Ethics 1. THW close all zoos 2. Assuming the technology exists, THW allow individuals to sell years off of their lives to others 3. Assuming that technology allows robots to make ethically sound decisions on their own, THW extend legal rights to robots. |
| EFL Round 16 |
Sports 1.THW ban professional athletes from competing in the Olympics 2. THW not allow atheletes to change their citizenship to compete for another country in international events 3. THBT football patriotism does more harm than good |
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| Round 16 | Impromptu debate |
Law 1.THBT a jury should include only people from the same background as the defendant 2. THBT religious groups should be able to practice beliefs that violate the law, so long as these beliefs do not harm non-members 3. THW give stronger punishments to government officials who have committed a crime |
| EFL Round 8 |
Technology 1. THW ban all flying robots (drones) 2. THW end all government funding of space exploration. 3. THS the development of technology to enhance the ability of human brains |
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| Round 8 | Impromptu debate |
Sayings 1. THB in nature over nurture 2. THBT the sword is mightier than the pen 3. THBT ignorance is bliss |
| EFL Grand Finals |
Health 1. THBT the fast food industry has been unfairly demonized (demonized: represented as evil) 2. THW ban the sale of sugary drinks to children 3. THW allow companies to refuse to hire smokers |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu debate |
IR 1. THBT the United Nations has failed to meaningfully contribute to solving the world's largest problems 2. THBT the rise of China is good for Asia 3. THBT developed countries should cancel all debts of developing countries |
| EFL Quarter-finals | Prepared debate | THW make coding a part of the mandatory curriculum. |
| EFL Quarter-finals | Prepared debate | THBT scientists should not use race as a category. |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic | |
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| Round 1 | Impromptu | Education |
THW privatize all secondary schools. THBT schools should actively instill a sense of patriotism. THW ban schools from assigning homework. |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | Markets |
THW allow the sale of non-vital organs and tissues. THW allow women to sell their services as surrogate mothers. (surrogate mothers = 대리모) THW allow men to pay women to take their place in military service. |
| Round 3 | Prepared | THW grant amnesty from deportation to undocumented immigrants who report abusive employer practices. | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | Sports |
THW require television companies to give equal time for mens and womens sports. THW ban violent sports. THW ban countries that violate the human rights of their athletes from participating in the Olympics. |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | Political Reforms |
THBT judges should be elected rather than appointed. THBT presidents should be allowed to run for a second term. THW abolish the National Intelligence Service. (NIS = 국정원) |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic | |
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| Round 1 | Impromptu | Popular Culture |
THW ban children from becoming professional celebrities. TH regrets the popularity of television contest shows. THW stop government censorship of music and television. |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | Rights |
THBT gay pride parades are good for gay rights movements. THW allow prisoners who are sentenced to life imprisonment to choose the death penalty. THW give children the right to vote in elections for education officials. |
| Round 3 | Prepared | THW grant amnesty from deportation to undocumented immigrants who report abusive employer practices. | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | Taxes | THW impose a high tax on excessively fatty foods. THW base criminal fines primarly on the income of the perpetrator rather than the severity of the crime. THW use tax money to allow free entry to all historic sites and museums. |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | Competition |
THBT competition brings more benefits than harms to the Korean education system. THBT results of academic competitions should be considered in the university admissions process. THW ban companies from considering the schools or colleges attended by job applicants. |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic | |
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| EFL Octo |
Impromptu | Popular Culture |
THW not allow any anonymous posting or commenting on the internet. THW abandon nuclear energy. THW promote the development of artificial intelligence. |
| EFL Quarter |
Impromptu | Rights |
THBT religions should not use fear in instilling religious beliefs. THW ban religious groups from sending missionaries to dangerous regions. THW offer a religious studies class in schools. |
| EFL Semi |
Prepared |
THBT humanity shouldn’t pursue immortality. THW allow terminally ill patients to refuse treatment. THBT nurses, not family members, should provide basic care for patients in hospitals. |
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| EFL Final |
Impromptu | Taxes | THW adopt a "right to be forgotten" law. |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic | |
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| Main Double-Octo |
Impromptu | Media |
THBT the media should refrain from reporting on suicides. THBT the media should report as many positive stories as negative stories. THW restrict offensive public expression regarding national tragedies. |
| Main Octo |
Impromptu | Justice and Crime |
THW require on-duty police officers to wear body cameras. THW not punish people who live below the poverty line for economic crimes. THBT the criminal justice system should prioritize rehabilitation over retribution. |
| Main Quarter |
Impromptu | Society |
In addressing low birth rates in developed countries, THW prioritize attracting immigrants over incentivizing higher rates of childbirth. THS the choice of adults who do not have children. THW subsidize the youth who move to rural areas. |
| Main Semi |
Impromptu | International Relations |
TH welcomes the decline of the US as the only global superpower. THW negotiate with terrorist groups that take citizens hostage. THW abolish the veto power of permanent UN Security Council members. |
| Final | Prepared | THBT, on scientific questions, politicians should always defer to the policies recommended by experts. | |
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| Preliminary Round(General/EFL) | Round 1 | Impromptu |
[ Ethics ]
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| Round 2 | Impromptu |
[ Gender ]
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[ Economy ]
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[ Culture ]
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[ Criminal Justice ]
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| Elimination Round(General/EFL) | General Octo-Finals/ EFL Quarter-Finals | Impromptu |
[ Education ]
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| General Quarter-Finals/ EFL Semi-Finals | Impromptu |
[ Religion ]
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[ Politics ]
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| EFL Final | Prepared |
[ Development ]
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[ Bioethics ]
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| Round | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary 1Round | Impromptu | Sports ㆍTHW ban betting on sporting events ㆍTH regrets the strategy of boycotting international sporting events as an act of political protest ㆍTH regrets countries importing athletes to win Olympic medals |
| Preliminary 2Round | Impromptu | Law and Order ㆍTHW make house arrest the default method of imprisonment ㆍTHW remove all diplomatic immunities ㆍTHW televise criminal trials |
| Preliminary 3Round | Prepared | Urban Development ㆍTHW ban parking lots in megacities |
| Preliminary 4Round | Impromptu | Education ㆍTHW require all religious schools to teach atheism ㆍTHW require all schools to teach that secular laws are superior to religious laws ㆍTHW remove mandatory community service as a requirement for graduation |
| Preliminary 5Round | Impromptu(Silent) | Religion ㆍTHW ban all donations to religious institutions ㆍTHW ban religious charities from proselytizing in the developing world ㆍTH prefers a world with one religion |
| EFL Octo-Finals | Impromptu | Economy ㆍTHW abolish the minimum wage ㆍTHW ban pay secrecy policies at work ㆍTH supports domestic agricultural protectionism |
| General Octo-Finals | Impromptu | International Relations ㆍOil has done more harm than good in the Middle East ㆍTHR the rise of virtual currencies ㆍTHBT the Moon administration should call a referendum on THAAD missile system |
| General Quarter-Finals / EFL Quarter-Finals |
Impromptu | Gender ㆍIn South Korea, THBT women should serve in the armed forces ㆍTH supports the sexualization of male athletes ㆍAs parent of an LGBTQ child, THW encourage the child to prioritize being themselves despite continued bullying |
| General Semis-Finals / EFL Semis-Finals |
Impromptu | Public Policy ㆍTH supports controversial and offensive art ㆍTHW give amnesty to illegal immigrants who have spent a significant time in the country ㆍTHBT populism does more harm than good |
| EFL Grand Finals | Prepared | Health · THW allow schools to deny admission to unvaccinated children |
| General Grand Finals | Prepared | Health and Human Rights · THW sanction countries with travel restriction against persons infected with HIV/AIDS |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary Round(General/EFL) | Round 1 | Impromptu | [ Society ] 1. Assuming technology exists that can identify the most optimal profession for individuals in the society, THBT governments should use this technology and designate career paths for their citizens instead of letting them choose. 2. THW allow citizens to opt-out of welfare services, in return for an equivalent sum of cash 3. THR the prevalence of happy endings in children stories |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [ Politics ] 1. In post-colonial societies, THR the portrayal of imperial powers as absolutely evil 2. THW make the weight of votes proportionate to a person’s expected remaining lifespan 3. TH regrets politicians resigning for incidents that they did not have direct responsibility over | |
| Round 3 | Prepared | [ Public Policy ] THBT the introduction of the Social Credit System in China is justified | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | [ Education ] 1. In developing nations, THBT it is justified for parents not to send their children to schools 2. THW transfer public school teachers with best performance to underperforming schools 3. THR the dominant narrative that anyone can succeed through hard work regardless of their background | |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | [ Media ] 1. THBT Marvel comics should re-boot Captain America as homosexual 2. You are a director who plans to create a biographic film about Hitler that portrays his youth in a sentimental and humanized way. There are massive outbursts of protests. TH, as the director, would make the film 3. THBT one-person media platforms have done more harm than good | |
| Elimination Round(General/EFL) | EFL Octo-Finals | Impromptu | [ Ethics ] 1. You are a freedom fighter under a cruel authoritarian regime. You are at a public ceremony where the dictator of your nation made a very rare public appearance. You have a bomb with a high likelihood of killing the dictator, but also of causing immense civilian casualties at the event. THW throw the bomb. 2. THW criminalize individuals who fail to render reasonable assistance to those in emergency situations 3. THW allow children who have reached the age of majority to sue their parents for religious indoctrination |
| General Octo-Finals | Impromptu | [ Law & Order ] 1. THW allow political crimes to be pardoned by national referendum 2. THW abolish juvenile law for henious crimes 3. In cases of divorce, THW allow children to choose the custodial parent regardless of their age | |
| General/ EFL Quarter-Finals | Impromptu | [ IR ] 1. TH supports the tightening of asylum laws in South Korea 2. TH welcomes the militarization of People's Republic of China 3. Assuming the feasibility of Complete, Verifiable, Irreversible Denuclearization (CVID) of North Korea, TH, as the U.S., would withdraw its military presence from South Korea | |
| General/ EFL Semi-Finals | Impromptu | [ Social Moverments ] 1. THW prohibit minority groups from being portrayed as antagonists in fictional media 2. TH regrets the rise of the'Fat Pride Movement' 3. TH, as a feminist woman, would not make any cosmetic changes to her appearances, such as but not limited to make-up, shaving, and plastic surgery | |
| EFL Final | Prepared | [ Science and Technology ] TH supports the creation of donor siblings | |
| General Final | Prepared | [ Science and Technology ] THW ban research that seeks to attribute the causes of climate change to non-human sources |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary Round(General/EFL) | Round 1 | Impromptu | [Family] · TH, as a person who is married and can have children, would choose not to give birth. |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [Economics] · THW impose a maximum wage. | |
| Round 3 | Prepared | [Culture] · THW mandate movies to pass the Bechdel Test in order to be shown in movie theaters. | |
| Round 4 | Impromptu | [Literature] · THW not punish people like Jean Valjean. | |
| Round 5 | Impromptu | [Politics] · TH, as a conservative voter in South Korea, would continue to support sanctions on North Korea rather than peace talks. | |
| Elimination Rounds(EFL) | Octo-Finals | Impromptu | [Criminal Justice System] · THW revoke the medical license of doctors convicted of sex crimes. · THBT prison should only focus on retribution rather than rehabilitation. · Assuming feasibility, liberal democracies should universalize their criminal justice system. |
| Quarter-Finals | Impromptu |
[Environment]
· THBT exaggerating the impacts of climate change in order to compel people to act is justified. · THW allow individuals to sue governments for environmental problems (pollution, global warming, etc.) · THS Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. |
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| Semi-Finals | Impromptu |
[International Relations]
· THS politically motivated boycotts against foreign companies. · THBT international conventions on the environment should set unrealistic goals rather than achievable goals. · THW get rid of all foreign aid. |
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| Grand-Final | Impromptu |
[Philosophy]
· A sacred being informs you that requirements for going to heaven and hell have been swapped. THW do evil. · THW go in the pleasure machine. · In a world where all people only speak the truth and you are the only one capable of lying, THW choose to only speak the truth. |
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| Elimination Rounds (General) |
Octo-Finals | Impromptu |
[Law]
· THW legalize assisted suicide in South Korea. · THW legalize commercial use of drugs in South Korea. · THW allow Korean presidents to run for second terms. |
| Quarter-Finals | Impromptu |
[Education]
· THBT schools should teach children about the value of disobeying authority. · THW teach children that communitarianism is more valuable than individualism. · THBT developing nations should prioritize educating children who show potential rather than educating everyone equally. |
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| Semi-Finals | Impromptu |
[Media]
· THBT the decline of gatekeeping media institutions does more harm than good. · THBT breach of journalistic ethics should be criminally liable. · During the time of election, THBT media news outlets should openly proclaim their political support for candidates. |
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| Grand-Final | Impromptu |
[Social Policy] · THW grant military exemption to individuals who have contributed to national prestige. · TH celebrates the proclamation of game addiction as a mental disease. · THBT South Korea should try to attract more immigrants rather than try to increase the birth rate. |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Motions |
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| Preliminary Round (General / EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [Education] Info Slide: Community service refers to working for regional communities at a minimum wage · THBT all graduates of public universities should go through a mandatory community services for 3 years upon getting their degree |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [Politics] · THW postpone elections in countries with high COVID-19 numbers |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [Family and Society] Info Slide: ‘Border’ refers to a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries. - TH prefers a borderless world |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu | [Art and Entertainment] Info Slide: ‘Queerbaiting’ refers to a marketing technique for fiction and entertainment in which creators hint at, but then do not actually depict, LGBTQ identity or/and relationships. · THBT queerbaiting in the entertainment industry does more harm than good |
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| Elimination Rounds (General) |
Octo-Finals | Impromptu | [Minority] · THR the narrative that women can have it all. |
| Quarter-Finals | Impromptu | [Criminal Justice System] Info Slide: A victimless crime is an illegal act that typically either directly involves only the perpetrator or occurs between consenting adults; because it is consensual in nature, there is arguably no true victim, i.e. aggrieved party. Some examples of victimless crimes are public drunkenness, prostitution, illegal drug use and suicide. · THW decriminalize "victimless crimes" |
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| Elimination Rounds (General/EFL) |
Semi-Finals | Impromptu | [Social Media] Info Slide: ‘Social Media Content Moderators’ review and analyze user reports of abusive content found on platforms and decide, based on a predetermined set of rules and guidelines as well as the law, whether the content should stay up or come down. ‘Confidentiality Agreement’: legally binding contract that prevents the signing party/parties from disclosing relevant sensitive information they may obtain. · THW ban content moderators from signing confidentiality agreements |
| Grand-Final | Impromptu | [Morality and Ethics] · TH regrets the emphasis on the effortful restraint of one’s impulses |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Motions |
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| Preliminary Round (General/EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [Politics] THBT young politicians (in their 20s) do more harm than good |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [Education] Info slide: The current administration plans to transform all elite high schools into general schools by 2025 to promote fairness in education and improve overall public education THBT the Korean government should retract the plan regarding special purpose high schools (특목고) |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [CJS] In areas with high crime rates, THW allow the residents to vote for an alternative private security agency to replace the police |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu | [Media / Art] Info slide: Corporate slaves pertains to workers of corporations who are often overworked, underpaid and underappreciated. THR the glorification of the corporate slave in popular media (i.e. 스타트업, Supergirl, Devil Wears Prada, The Office) |
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| Elimination Rounds (General) |
Octo-Finals | Impromptu | [IR] TH celebrates the expanding involvement of China in security and economic cooperation in Africa *celebrate = acknowledge a significant or happy event |
| Elimination Rounds (General / EFL) |
Quarter-Finals | Impromptu | [Minorities] Info slide: Can-do culture is a culture which praises strength and productivity over serenity and self-preservation TH regrets the dominance of can-do culture |
| Semi-Finals | Impromptu | [Econ / Business] In times of unusually high unemployment, THW temporarily and significantly relax minimum labour standards (ex. minimum wage, working hour restrictions etc.) |
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| Grand-Final | Impromptu | [Philosophy] Info slide: Depression is a common and/or serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Assuming the technology exists, THW get rid of depression |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Motions |
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| Preliminary Rounds (General/EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [Media] This house regrets the glorification of successful college dropouts in popular media. |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [Economy] This house believes that resource-rich developing countries should nationalize all resource extraction companies. |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [Environment] Info slide: For the purpose of this debate, "adaptation efforts" refer to taking actions to prepare for and adjust to both the current effects of climate change and the predicted impacts in the future. "Mitigation efforts" refer to actions to make the impacts of climate change less severe. This house believes that environmentalist groups should prioritize advocating for the "mitigation efforts" of climate change rather than campaigning for "adaptation efforts". |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu | [Society] Info slide: For the purpose of the debate, philanthropy refers to the giving away of money, especially in large amounts, to organizations that help people. "Philanthrocapitalism" refers to a type of philanthropy that reflects the way that business is done in the for-profit world. This house regrets the rise of "philanthrocapitalism" |
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| Elimination Rounds (General) |
Octo-Finals | Impromptu | [Philosophy] Info slide: FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a lifestyle movement that aims to gain financial independence and retire early. This house opposes the FIRE movement. |
| 본선 (General/EFL) |
Quarter-Finals | Impromptu | [Feminism] This house, as a feminist historian, would prioritize uncovering female contributions in historical events (e.g. independence movement, nation building, etc.) rather than investigating past sufferings of women (e.g. dictatorial oppression, patriarchal norms in history, etc.) |
| Semi-Finals | Impromptu | [Criminal Justice System] Info slide: For the purpose of this debate, "criminal liability" refers to a legal responsibility imposed on someone for breaking the criminal law. For the purpose of this debate, "criminal liability" refers to a legal responsibility imposed on someone for breaking the criminal law. |
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| Grand-Final | Impromptu | [Politics] Info slide: For the purpose of this debate, "political outrage" refers to a practice of showing aggressive expression and anger in political discussion. "Political civility" refers to a practice of showing restraint and courtesy in political discussion. This house prefers "political outrage" as a norm over "political civility". |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate |
Round 1: Internet THBT the Internet does more harm than good to children. |
| Preliminary round 2 | Impromptu debate |
Round 2: Health THW make PE classes optional |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate |
Round 3: Science Motion: Scenario – It is the year 2080. A robot that looks, thinks, feels, and acts exactly like a human being has been created and released out into society. THW treat the robot as human. |
| Round 1 | Impromptu debate |
Round 2: Family THBT having a sibling prepares you to be a better leader. |
| Round 2 | Impromptu debate |
Round 2: Family THBT having a sibling prepares you to be a better leader. |
| Round 3 | Impromptu debate |
Round 3: Media THBT movies are better than books. |
| Round 4 | Impromptu debate |
Round 4: World Politics (Science) THBT developed nations should share all environmental technology with developing nations |
| EFL round 1 | Impromptu debate |
Round 1: Politics THW grant parents extra votes based on the number of children they have |
| EFL round 2 | Impromptu debate |
Round 2: Education THW set a quota for women in science departments at all universities |
| Category | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary round 1 | Impromptu debate |
Round 1: Education Motion: THBT vacation homework does more harm than good. |
| Preliminary round 2 | Impromptu debate |
Round 2: Crime and Punishment Motion: THW not punish Jean Valjean. Info Slide: In the novel Les Miserables, Jan Valjean is sentenced to five years of imprisonment in the galleys for stealing bread for his starving sister and her family. |
| Preliminary round 3 | Impromptu debate |
Round 3: Environment Motion: THW ban ownership of cars in cities. |
| Round 1 | Impromptu debate |
Round 1: Health Motion: THW ban individuals, who are not professionals, from posting about health. (e.g. making a diagnosis, sharing information on dieting, nutrition, etc.) |
| Round 2 | Impromptu debate |
Round 2: Democracy Motion: TH prefers a rotation system to class president elections. ※ Rotation system: Everyone in the class takes turns, serving as the class president for an equal amount of time. |
| Round 3 | Impromptu debate |
Round 3: Multiculturalism Motion: THBT television talk shows with a foreign panel(e.g. Non-Summit, A Chat with Beauties) do more harm than good. |
| Round 4 | Impromptu debate |
Round 4: Science Motion: World War 3 has happened. Scientists have discovered a new substance that will have destructive consequences to humanity as never seen before. THBT the scientists should conceal the discovery and destroy it. |
| EFL round 1 | Impromptu debate |
EFL Round 1: Art and Culture Motion: THW legalize all forms of graffiti. |
| EFL round 2 | Impromptu debate |
EFL Round 2: Science Motion: Assuming it is possible, THW allow parents to choose the genetic make-up of the baby. |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary (General / EFL) |
Preliminary round 1 |
Impromptu debate | Round 1: Education THBT Disabled Children Should be Enrolled in Special Schools for the Disabled Instead of Ordinary Schools with Special Needs Programs |
| Preliminary round 2 |
Impromptu debate | Round 2: Ethics You are the teacher of a class that has been having incidents of bullying. In your counselling sessions with students suspected of being bullies, you are successful in getting them to agree to a proposal where they would not bully their classmates anymore. However, they would only be willing to do so if they were to escape any punishment from you or the school. TH, as the Teacher, Would Accept Their Proposal. |
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| Preliminary round 3 |
Impromptu debate | Round 3: Media THW hold Online Broadcasting Platforms (e.g. afreeca TV) to the Same Program Content Regulations Standards (i.e. language or content that are violent, sexual, profane, discriminatory, illegal, etc.) as Those Applied to Traditional Broadcast Media |
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| Break (General / EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu debate | Round 1: Culture Info-slide: Bullfighting is a traditional event that generally includes human attempting to overpower, suppress or kill a bull. This has been defined as a cultural event for a long history over the globe including Spain, Portugal, Latin America, etc. THW Abolish Bullfighting Events |
| Round 2 | Impromptu debate | Round 2: History THBT Films that Deal with Historical Events Do More Harm than Good for History Education |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu debate | Round 3: Society Info-slide: The Shutdown Law in South Korea blocks access to playing online video games from 12:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. It specifically targets minors who are under 16 years old. THW Abolish the “Shutdown Law” |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu debate | Round 4: Science Assuming Feasibility, THW Permit Individuals to Take Pills that Permanently Erase Selected Portions of Their Memory. |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary Round (General / EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [ Family ] THW mandate parenting license |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [ Arts and Culture ] THBT K-Pop idols have done more harm than good |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [ Education ] THW implement after-school self-study(자습시간) in primary education |
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| Elimination Round (General / EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [ Public Policy ] THW make public transportation free |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [ Media ] THBT news outlets should not censor the appearance of all criminals |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [ Criminal Justic System ] THW legalize recreational drugs in Korea |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu | [ Science and Technology ] Assuming that the technology exists, THW choose to live forever at one's prime age |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Topic |
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| Preliminary Round (General / EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [ Education ] THR the glorification of higher education |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [ Family and Society ] THR emphasizing the concept of filial piety (concept of ‘효) |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [ Media ] THW ban TV programs of celebrities raising their children (i.e The Return of Superman, Oh! My Baby etc.) |
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| Elimination Round (General / EFL) |
Round 1 | Impromptu | [ Public Policy ] THW take away the voting rights of delinquent taxpayers |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [ Arts and Culture ] THW free all captured Pokemon |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [ Social Movements ] TH regrets portraying the lives of people with disabilities as inspirational |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu | [ Science and Technology ] THBT scientific community should seek to reverse the destruction of the environment rather than attempt a sustainable from of development |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Motions |
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| Preliminary Rounds | Round 1 | Impromptu | [Culture and Media] · THW ban child actors/actresses |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [Minority] Info Slide: Charities- an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need. · THBT international charities should not be allowed to use graphic images of suffering in their fundraising and advocacy campaigns |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [Korean Politics] THW lower the voting age to 15 |
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| Break Rounds | Round 1 | Impromptu | [Animal Rights] Info Slide: large vicious dogs - dogs that are large and strong that can cause significant harm to people; 도사견 · THW ban the ownership of large vicious dogs |
| Round 2 | Impromptu | [Education] · THBT the Korean government should equally distribute resources to all public schools. |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu | [Health - COVID 19] Info Slide: contact tracing method is the process of tracking down people who met/talked to infected people. This involves tracking where they went to, who they met, and what they did. · THBT contact tracing method in tackling COVID-19 does more harm than good |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu | [Morality] Dictionary Slide: Narrative - a set of value and norms that govern society · THBT the narrative that failure is the best teacher has done more harm than good |
| Category | Round | 주제유형 | 주제범위 |
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| Preliminary Rounds |
Round 1 | Impromptu |
[Culture] Info Slide: - Special Screening Committee: A collection of experts on writing, production, sound, and more that decide who receives the award. (ex. Oscar nominating committee) THBT the winners of the most prestigious arts awards (for example the Oscars) should be decided by a public vote instead of a special screening committee |
| Round 2 | Impromptu |
[Criminal Justice System] THW allow prisoners to raise children in prison |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu |
[Media] THS the rise of Social Networking Sites (SNS) as a primary source of news. |
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| Break Rounds |
Round 1 | Impromptu |
[Morality & Ethics] THBT honesty is the best policy |
| Round 2 | Impromptu |
[Technology] THW lift patents on eco-friendly technologies |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu |
[Politics] Info Slide: - Intervene: to come between disputing parties and settle the conflict. - Coup d’etat: the removal and seizure of a government and its powers led by the military. - Uprisings: public resistance or rebellion against the orders of the established government. THBT countries should not intervene in foreign coup d'etat or political uprisings |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu |
[Minorities] Info Slide: Activist: a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. THBT activists who break the law while fighting for their cause are justified |
| Category | Round | Type of Topic | Motions |
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| Preliminary Rounds |
Round 1 |
Impromptu |
[Criminal Justice] This house would not allow employers to have access to criminal records of prisoners who finished their sentence |
| Round 2 | Impromptu |
[Media] Info slide: Activism consists of efforts to promote, stop, direct or intervene in social, political, economic or environmental reform with the desire to make changes in society toward a perceived greater good. Cancel culture refers to the popular practice of group shaming of public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive. Cancel culture is generally performed on social media. THBT activist movements should embrace cancel culture as a tool to promote social change |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu |
[Education] Info slide: De-emphasizing the value of academic excellence is often done through implementing a pass or fail system and/or abolishing all academic awards and rankings This House Believes that schools should heavily de-emphasize the value of academic excellence |
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| Break Rounds |
Round 1 | Impromptu |
[Family] "To take someone in" means to allow them to stay in your house. This house prefers a world where adults take in their elderly parents rather than support them to live separately |
| Round 2 | Impromptu |
[Science and Technology] This House believes that it is in the interest of human race to extensively explore space. *extensively: as to cover a wide range or area |
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| Round 3 | Impromptu |
[Morality] Info slide: To "instill" means to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way that person thinks or behaves. Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us. This House supports the use of fear to instill values in children |
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| Round 4 | Impromptu |
[Environment] Info slide: An environmentalist a person who is interested in or studies the environment and who tries to protect it from being damaged by human activities. Environmental Degradation is the process of worsening the general health of the environment (ex: deforestation, global warming, animal/plant extinction) This House believes that environmentalists should emphasize blaming large companies for environment degradation, as opposed to focusing on individual responsibility |
