Korean International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad Team Wins Medals for All Members

All members of the Korean delegation who participated in the 17th International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad won medals.

According to the Ministry of Science and ICT on the 28th, the Korean delegation that participated in the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad held in Vassouras, Brazil from the 17th to the 26th achieved two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal.

The 2024 Korea National Team for the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad is posing at the launch ceremony, pledging to perform well. Photo by Baek Jong-min

The competition featured 232 students from 53 countries. The Korean delegation included Kim Dong-geon (Seoul Science High School, Grade 3) and Song Min-gyu (Changhyeon High School, Grade 3), who won gold medals; Kim Hwan (Minjok Leadership Academy, Grade 3) and Choi Geon (Seoul Science High School, Grade 3), who won silver medals; and Kim Seong-hwan (Jeju Science High School, Grade 3), who won a bronze medal. Song Min-gyu received a bronze medal in last year's competition but won a gold medal this year, participating for two consecutive years.

Yoon Sung-chul, head of the Korean delegation and chairman of the Korean Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad Committee of the Korean Astronomical Society, stated, “I hope that this experience will serve as a stepping stone for the Korean delegation students to grow into global talents leading the advancement of space technology.”

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