Example Topics & Ideas for the Online Competition

Need inspiration for your submission of YEAH? Here are some sample topics and ideas to spark your creativity.

Remember: Do not copy these examples directly, use them as a starting point to think bigger and create your own unique solution.

Example 1:

Smart Farming for Aging Rural Communities

Challenge:

South Korea’s agricultural workforce is aging, and food self-sufficiency has dropped below 50%.

Opportunity:

Use smart farming technologies (IoT, AI, automation) to reduce labor dependency and boost productivity.

Example Idea:

A cooperative smart greenhouse system managed remotely via mobile apps, enabling elderly farmers to maintain productivity with minimal physical labor.

Example 2:

AI-Based School Meal Safety System

Challenge:

Food safety in institutional settings like schools and military mess halls.

Opportunity:

AI can monitor food quality and reduce waste.

Example Idea:

A smart cafeteria system using image recognition to track food intake and leftovers, helping improve nutrition and minimize waste.

Example 3:

Plant-Based Korean Cuisine for Public Health

Challenge:

High meat consumption and its health and environmental impacts.

Opportunity:

Promote plant-based versions of traditional Korean dishes.

Example Idea:

A startup offering vegan versions of bulgogi, kimchi jjigae, and more, using ingredients from local producers like Devotion Foods or The PlantEat.

Your Turn!

Think about real problems, target audiences, and creative solutions. These examples show how technology, sustainability, and health can intersect, but your idea should be original and impactful.

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