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Biosafety & Bioindustry Debate Contest 2027 (High School)

한국생명공학연구원·한국바이오안전성정보센터 (KRIBB / Korea Biosafety Clearing House) · Daejeon, South Korea

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Two-on-two debate contest for high school students on biosafety and biotechnology issues such as genetically modified organisms, run by the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB).

Grade
10–12
Age
17–19
School attendance
South Korea
Entry
Nomination required
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Each team of two films a pro/con debate on the year's motion (2026: 'Is commercialising disease-resistant genetically modified animals desirable?'), with cross-examination, rebuttal and closing statements. Sixteen teams advance to tournament rounds judged by debate and bioscience experts. Awards in 2026: grand prize (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award, KRW 1,000,000), top prize (KRW 800,000), 2 excellence prizes (KRW 600,000), best speaker (KRW 200,000), teacher awards and an audience award.

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