The Talent Award of Korea () is an award bestowed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of Korea from 2014. Between 2008 and 2013, this award was the Talent Medal of Korea bestowed by the

President of the Republic of Korea The president of the Republic of Korea (), also known as the president of South Korea (), is the head of state and head of government of South Korea. The president directs the executive branch of the Government of South Korea, government and is ...

with a post-nominal (KTM) and Presidential Medal. This award recognizes those individuals who are likely to become Korea's future leaders and have performed exemplary talents or outstanding meritorious service. Fifty high school students, fifty adults including college students are selected based on their intelligence, passion, creativity, and community spirit.

History of the award

The

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has given awards for exceptional talent since 2001. The name of the so-called ''Talent Award'' has varied during this time. Beginning in 2001, the Government of Korea entitled the ''Award for Outstanding Talent who will lead 21st Century''. In 2008, the President of Korea

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established the Talent Medal of Korea, with a quota of 100 awards per year, replaced the former Award for Outstanding Talent who will lead 21st Century. From 2008 to 2013, it was bestowed upon a total of 610 people. Notable recipients included

Son Yeon Jae Son Yeon-jae Talent Award of Korea, KTM (; born 28 May 1994) is a retired South Korean individual rhythmic gymnast. She is a former member of the South Korean national gymnastics team, based in Nowon-gu, Taereung, Seoul. Son is the 2014 Asian ...

and

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. Following severe critiques from non-scientists and politicians, criticized this award is mostly bestowed to scientists and inventors, the Talent Medal of Korea was replaced by the Talent Award of Korea with the same quota, beginning in 2014.

References

{{Honors and decorations of South Korea Civil awards and decorations of South Korea Awards established in 2014 2014 establishments in South Korea Ministry of Education (South Korea)

History of the award

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