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Wed, June 29, 2022 | 04:30
People & Events
[Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards] Outstanding elementary school students
Posted : 2021-12-09 09:02
Updated : 2021-12-09 09:02
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Noh is high-spirited, diligent leader with passion for taekwondo

Noh Yeon-kyeong
Noh Yeon-kyeong
Noh Yeon-kyeong, born to a Vietnamese mother and a Korean father, is a sixth grader at Shinha Elementary School in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.

She was elected as leader of the student representative group of the school and class leader this year. She took action to meet her pledges made during the student council election, such as preparing face masks for those who forget to wear one on campus.

Noh is a member of a junior taekwondo demonstration team and has participated in several taekwondo competitions.

Her outstanding leadership also stands out when she communicates effectively with classmates and takes an active role in debate class. She never hesitates to help others. Also a great listener, Noh is a well-rounded student with sensitivity and concern for others. She has led several group projects in science, arts, and music class to success with these qualities.

Multi-talented student from biracial background inspires others
Multi-talented student from biracial background inspires others
2021-12-09 09:01  |  People & Events
Judge's comment: Award winners stand as hope for multicultural Korea
Judge's comment: Award winners stand as hope for multicultural Korea
2021-12-09 09:05  |  People & Events

Other than her academic achievements, Noh has a great passion for Korean and Vietnamese culture. Noh distinguishes herself with confidence and self-respect for her multicultural background and dreams to become a veterinarian in the future.

Jun is kind-hearted and self-motivated all-rounder

Noh Yeon-kyeong
Jun Blessing
Jun Blessing, a sixth grader at Hanyang Elementary School, Seoul, was born to an Austrian mother and a Korean father. He was recommended by Wolfgang Angerholzer, the Austrian ambassador to Korea, for his courteous manner and academic accomplishments.

He has shown positive energy to his family and friends. Jun is mature beyond his years, taking great care of his brother who is eight years his junior and always showing respect for older people. People around him admire his determination and commitment to his endeavors.

Not only is Jun an affable person, but he is also a diligent learner with a passion for other cultures and languages. He is native speaker of Korean, studies English, and Chinese and plans to learn German, the mother tongue of his Austrian mother.

Jun also has a broad range of skills and knowledge, featuring several hobbies and special features. He is an avid reader who read over 1,000 books in three months at the age of 10 and won several awards in several sports activities, chess competitions and academic contests.

Jun's dream is to become "a person who can greatly contribute to mankind."



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