More than 700 young students in physics both theoretical and applied competed their physics talent at the 35th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) which is now being held in Pohang city, Korea. This annual competition aims at encouraging young generations to undertake physics profession for future academic and scientific needs. At this year's physics brain-olympic, a total of 73 countries around the world sent delegations. From Asia and the Pacific region, 24 countries (including all RCA Member States) participated in the 35th IPhO. The IPhO was opened on 16 July and will close 22 July.

Most of the participants have been finally passed pre-competition tests at their respective countries. The participants had theoretical as well as experimental competitions for 10 hours. The test items have carefully been prepared by the host country with very prudent review by the international board committee.

Among the 700 participants, approximately 60 students were under 16 years old. This fact indicated that the future of our scientific society is bright. The meeting is supported by UNESCO. The UNESCO has been supporting international annual science olympiad that embraces mathematics, chemistry, physics, information technology, biology and astronomy (in establishment order).