{
  "id": 16842335,
  "title": "Jeonbuk National University institute to recruit 141 schoolchildren for advanced science programs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/jeonbuk-national-university-institute-to-recruit-141-schoolchildren-16842335",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T03:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20261028/jeonbuk-national-university-institute-to-recruit-141-schoolchildren-for-advanced-science-programs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeonbuk National University's Science Education Institute for the Gifted plans to enroll 141 young students in advanced science programs starting in 2027, according to the university. The initiative aims to foster budding scientists in the region.\n\nFor elementary school participants, 51 students will be selected, with equal representation in science, mathematics, and interdisciplinary studies. Each of these three categories will have 17 slots.\n\nThe middle school advanced program is more extensive, with 90 students expected to be admitted. This includes 15 spots each for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, Earth science, and information science.\n\nThe university emphasizes prioritizing applicants who have completed designated preparatory programs and those from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Eligible candidates will have either finished an online preparatory course jointly offered by 26 university-affiliated institutes for gifted students across the nation or participated in the Jeonbuk Science Dream Tree Development Program, conducted by the university's institute in person.\n\nAdditionally, seven slots will be reserved for priority applicants in physics, Earth science, and information science, ensuring specialized focus in these key areas.",
  "summary": "Jeonbuk National University’s Science Education Institute for the Gifted will recruit 141 students for its 2027 advanced programs for elementary and middle school students to nurture young scientists in the region, the university said Tuesday. The elementary school advanced program will admit 51 students, with 17 each in science, mathematics and interdisciplinary studies. The middle school…",
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}