Samsung SDI Backs Korea’s Chemistry Olympiad Team

Samsung SDI has pledged its full backing for South Korea's team competing in the International Chemistry Olympiad, a move aimed at nurturing scientific talent in the nation. The company inked a sponsorship agreement on October 22 with the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity and the Korean Chemical Society, the latter being the organizers of the delegation's education and selection process.

This sponsorship extends from the team's inception in January to their participation in the competition, which is slated for next year. Samsung SDI plans to offer scholarships to medal-winning students, fostering their continued academic pursuits and research activities. The company's decision to support the Olympiad aligns with its commitment to bolstering the nation's science and technology capabilities by cultivating the next generation of scientific talent.

Samsung SDI views this investment in young scientists as part of its corporate social responsibility. The International Chemistry Olympiad is a renowned global competition where high school students challenge their chemistry skills. Since 1992, South Korea has consistently sent a delegation and achieved outstanding results. The upcoming 59th Olympiad, to be held in Taipei from July 19 to 28, will begin accepting advance registrations in March.

A Samsung SDI spokesperson emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to fostering science and engineering talent, noting their continued efforts to create conducive conditions for the development of future scientific leaders. Notably, Samsung Electronics sponsors delegations to the International Mathematical Olympiad and the International Physics Olympiad, while Samsung Biologics and Samsung Bioepis support the South Korean team in the International Biology Olympiad, demonstrating the broader Samsung Group's dedication to promoting scientific excellence across various disciplines.