South Korean pianist Sunwoo Yekwon has won the gold medal in the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
The jury announced the results at the close of the 17-day competition on Saturday.
 
The silver medal went to American Kenneth Broberg and the bronze medal to American Daniel Hsu.
 
It is the first time that a Korean has topped the prestigious event in its 55-year history. Two South Koreans won silver medals in previous competitions.
 
Along with a cash prize of 50-thousand dollars, Sunwoo will receive three years of individualized career management, including U.S. and international concert tours, and a recording partnership.