Korean High Schoolers First in Int"l Chemistry Olympiad
The representatives of a team of Korean high-school students informed the Ministry of Science and Techonology on July 12 that it captured first prize at the 31st International Chemistry Olympiad ended on July 11 in Bangkok, Thailand.The Korean team won three gold medals and one silver medal to share first place with the United States at the contest in which 194 high school students from 50 countries around the globe participated.
It is the first time that the Korean students have won at an international science fair.
Another Korean student team placed fourth at the 10th International Biology Oympiad held in Sweden also closed on July 11 where 145 high-school students from 38 countries vied for top honors.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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