Day1_Opening: Junction X Korea 2026 Hackathon

Shared on August 21, 2026

We are not safe soon. And this is my first time standing on the floor. How quickly the years are going back. Whether this is your first junction event or you've joined before, I would like to warmly welcome everyone here today. Before we get started, let me tell you a little about Junction: it is one of the world's largest head‑toons, founded in 2015 at Aalto University in Finland by students from the Aalto‑ES community. Since its first few years in Finland, Junction has expanded internationally, hosting events worldwide. The final winning team will earn the opportunity to join the main Junction hackathon in Philadelphia.

We are primarily led by students. We exist to push the boundaries of technology. We believe one of the best ways to do this is through hack points. Because A: you have to compete against other people to win actual money, so you have the proper incentive. B: the energy that you feel around you pushes you to be better and better. And you get excited about building. And this building can lead to new concrete innovations. And in the best scenarios it will lead to new companies that you can fund yourself.

To me, the spring of Junction is about bringing people together who might never otherwise meet and giving them the chance to create something together. And when you say hacker at Junction, we don't simply mean people who are good at writing books. Being a hacker is a mindset. It may have been curious enough to question what seems normal and worthy enough to actually test your ideas. You talk, you disagree, you fail, and you try again. And somewhere in that process, you may discover something you would never have on your own. That is a culture Junction was to create.

[2:30] 오늘의 질문은, 여기가 오늘의 질문이 무엇이 되어있는 것입니다. [2:33] 정정의 스크래스는 2026년에, 이 시절에, 250만원을 함께하는 것입니다. [2:43] 지난 3일에, 3가지 트랙을 통해, 세계적인 세계적인 조직을 살펴보는 것입니다. [2:50] 그리고, 이 시절에, 우리는 새로운 것입니다.

Right here in Pohong, Pohong is a city shaped by industry, research, technology, and a constant willingness to take on new challenges. And for the next three days, this is where you will create new possibilities. Right now, many of the ideas that will come out of this hackathon don't exist yet. But three days from now, this place will be filled with your code, your designs, your services, your prototypes, and all the questions, conversations, and experiments that brought them to life, creating something that doesn't exist yet. That to me is exactly why we are here. Our main slogan of this year is "Have Our Own Zoom."

It means that you need to go back to your source, to the problem, the motivation, and the reason we choose to build in the first place. Over the past few years, the way creating things has changed a lot. With the rise of AI, we can now write code, create designs, and turn your ideas into working products faster than ever before.

So this year, we want to ask a simple question. When building has become this much easier, what should matter more in a hackathon? It is simply about building faster? We don't think so. The more powerful our tools become, the more important it is to ask. What do we want to build? And why does it matter? And this year, we want to bring our origins from three ideas. Root, recruit, rotate. First is root. Go back to your risk for building. Ask yourself, "Why does this problem matter to me?" Find your purpose and find your why. The second is recruit. Question the report. A familiar problem doesn't have to be solved in a familiar way. Use new technology. Use your own experience and use own way of thinking to rewrite what already exists. And finally, with taste. Don't be afraid to let your idea change. It can fail. It can take a totally different direction. It can become something you never expected after one conversation with your teammates. That is part of the process. So over these three days, let your iris involved. Loose your purpose, recoup the failure, and protect the possible. And when these three days are over, I have to say, I hope what matters is simply how much code you write. I hope it's how many good questions you discover, how much you challenge one another, and how differently you think when you leave this place compared to when you first walk in. Have our horizon. Go back to where you started and building something new from there.

We at Junction are part of the Finnish startup ecosystem, and we believe that building and innovating with technology will bring the world to a better place. The global aspect of Junction represents this as a community, doing these things together, not just competing against each other. Open innovation through hackathons is at the heart of our mission.

And of course, none of this would be possible without the people who helped make this event happen. I'd like to sincerely thank our main partners who have worked with us and supporting Junction X Korea 2026 along the way. So now, let me introduce the main partners of Junction X Korea 2026. First, the Kyong Sang-buk-to.

Next, let us introduce our track partners. First, Microsoft, Alt-Bage, Labla, and Furiosa. We sincerely appreciate our track partners for their support and for bringing exciting challenges to this year's event.

Furiosa is a domestic semiconductor company that also supports AI workloads. While it is not primarily an AI company, it offers cheap and fast AI execution when we select AI on its platform.

We will start the track out of the 8th of the day.

We would also like to take a moment to recognize the law of Junction X 3 and 26 possible. Scott, text for Post-Pack of Engineering School, wrote by EXPAN for DOHU AI and Red Bull.

At Postec, they have supported Junction X Korea 2026 in every possible way.

And to the organizers, partners, and mentors, thank you for making these three days possible.

This year's Junction X3 is especially meaningful as Postec celebrates its 40th anniversary, as Vice President said. Postec was founded 40 years ago on a simple but ambitious idea to take the path less traveled and to go where others have not yet gone. That pioneering spirit still defines us today. And that spirit is very much at the heart of a hackathon like this one. So over the next three years, we will meet people you have never worked with, cast ideas that may not work, and probably change your plans all the way.

I'm very pleased to introduce our special guest today. First, please welcome Geunhee Young, Bias Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongsangbukdo.

So once again, welcome to Postec, welcome to JungSoonX. Korea and good luck. And a great three days and enjoy the journey. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Vice Governor Yang.

Let's please welcome Song Geun Kim, President of POST-TEP.

Thank you, Vice Governor Yang.

Let's please welcome Song Geun Kim, President of POST-TEP.

Thank you, Vice Governor Yang.

개교 40주년을 맞이하는 세계 각국의 청년들이 모여 새로운 가능성에 도전한다는 자체가 매우 의미있고 열정과 기술 그리고 도전정신이 들에 새로운 아이디어를 현실로 표현하는 특별입니다. 한 사람의 아이디어가 다른 사람의 기술을 만나 새로운 서비스가 되고 그 서비스가 실제 산업과 연결해 [8:50] 연결되면 결국 세상을 바꾸는 혁신으로 이어질 것입니다. [8:56] 경상국도가 여러분에게 기대하는 것도 바로 일어난 혁신입니다. [9:07] AI를 비롯한 첨단 기술은 산업의 구조 뿐 아니라 우리가 살아가는 지역의 모습까지 빠르게 변화시키고 있습니다. [9:19] 여러분이 바라보는 경상국도는 우리에게 익숙해서 보이지 않는 문제를 새로 발견하게 해주는 전환점이 될 것이라고 생각합니다. [9:30] 이번 포즌이 단순한 아이디어에 오르지 않고 새로운 사각과 일자로서 [9:43] 이번 대회를 통해 미래의 주역들이 선의의 새로운 경험을 찾고 서로 배우고 함께 성장하는 협력의 장이 되시기를 기대합니다. [9:58] 2025년 정션X 코리아 헥허톤 대회의 성공적인 개최를 진심으로 응원하며 참가자 여러분 모두의 멋진 도전을 응원하겠습니다. [10:10] 또한 안정과 서로의 의열을 비추냅니다.

웃음과 보람이 가득한 시간이 되시기를 바랍니다. 감사합니다.

[14:19] I hope I could be there trying to find solutions to real-life problems. [14:25] But my job is to bring greetings from the happiest country of the world - and from the origin of Chansun, from Finland. [14:31] Of course, from there we can lead that because Finland is the happiest country - and Chansun originates from Finland, it means hackers are happy, - which means you are happy. [14:45] And I hope you will be very happy during this weekend.

[14:48] I have three messages I wanted to raise tonight, [14:56] which will connect to happiness with the junction and have a good one. [15:01] First is trust. [15:03] I think at least the little older ones that you saw Economist magazine asking a couple of weeks ago, [15:11] should we be scared of Elon Musk? [15:16] I think it's a good point to showcase how important trust and what people working with technology do with technology. [15:26] Technology is not good or bad. [15:29] Technology and the solutions we create depend on the people and how people use and create those. [15:37] So building trust is important and trust is one of the main reasons that anyone has night time in a row of the World Happiness ranking. [15:47] My second message is freedom. [15:51] We all agree we live in a very bizarre world. [15:56] A lot of surprises happening daily, especially in my job. [16:01] So that points out also to the individual's power, to the power that you have in shaping things. [16:09] You have great freedom here to create something new, something durable, to solve problems, what we cannot imagine. [16:18] And finally, my third message is sleep. [16:23] But before getting there, you know the main point is that it's a great opportunity to meet people. [16:28] Like Kiera said, there is certain chief impacting them. [16:32] This is an opportunity for you to create something, to learn something, to have fun and make friends. [16:41] And I know that you are not going to sleep much during this weekend, but I hope you sleep more next week. [16:47] Because sleep is one of the main origins of happiness and Finnish people of course sleep the most in the world. [16:54] So please enjoy this weekend, find great solutions, make great friends and good luck to you. [17:01] Thank you.

You've been provided with all the necessary resources in the space, you have amazing challenges. Now you just have to build. So please make sure your time is well spent this weekend and try to push the boundaries for technology. Thank you.

Thank you, Emil. An event like this would not be complete without a group photo.

Alright, underneath shout junction. One, two, three, junction!

[22:34] 이제 집에 가서 가정으로 돌아가야지 [22:37] 오늘도 고생했다

[23:33] 어 포푼이다. [23:35] 뭐가 있다고요? [23:36] 포푼. [23:37] 포푼이 뭐예요? [23:38] 그 아카데미에서 지원해주는 그거 있잖아요. [23:43] 공유 오피스. [23:44] 아~ [23:46] 다른 거 같기도 하고 포푼스 커리어 랩이라는 게. [23:50] 포푼스. [23:52] 럭키드롱.

[24:36] 여기 있어요. 그 시간표. [25:06] "You cannot torture the main interest shell of the map."

[25:10] 프라이크로브즈가 위치에 있는 곳에서 만드실 수 있습니다. [25:17] 다음은 인터넷에 대한 내용입니다. [25:24] 이는 와이파이의 전체 와이파이에 관할 수 있습니다. [25:29] 잘 안될 것 같은데요. [25:31] 정지원 와이파이 비밀번호는 지금 것 같습니다. [25:35] 그런데 저희 검색해보시면요. 정지원 와이파이 L이 있는 곳 안이 뜰건데요.

[25:42] 제 기준에서 카메라 단상 기준은 L을 쓰시면 되고요. 이쪽은 R을 쓰시면 됩니다. [25:53] 아 죄송해요. 반대로.

[26:05] 이 쪽이 L이고 이 쪽이 아리라입니다. [26:09] 그래서 저희 비밀번호는 포스텍 2026이고요. [26:13] 와이파이는 행사 참여를 위한 일반적인 용도로만 부탁드리겠습니다. [26:18] 다시 한 번 말씀 드립니다. L 아닙니다. [26:22] 알았어요. [26:29] 그럼.

[27:01] 세뇌에 대해 기기가 연결이 됨으로 팀원들과 함께 사용해주세요.

[26:55] 나중에 하나 받아오라고요?

[26:35] 이거 필요해요?

[26:33] 아, 핫스팟.

[26:31] 와이파이 쓰고 있어야겠다.

여기 있어요. 그 시간표. "You cannot torture the main interest shell of the map."

This next section covers meals, snacks and drinks. We will provide meals from breakfast on day 2 through lunch on day 3. Breakfast will be served at the snack booth. You can use the meal voucher you receive at the chat room for lunch and dinner at the designated restaurant. Reference is in the participant's time booth. More information will be provided tomorrow. Night snacks will also be delivered to your table. We will provide separate options for participants who require vegan or halal food. The snack booth will be restocked every two hours. We have coffee, red bull, chips, and other snacks. Everything at the snack booth is available for your child.

The first event is the Mission Bingo Challenge. Complete the required number of line‑up on your bingo card, then visit the junction booth to have your completion verified. The event will end at 8 pm tomorrow and the prize draw will take place at 9 pm. You must be present at the time of the draw to be eligible to win.

We also have Escape, Moon, Trace the Origin, Meet the Crew and It All Pass.

Please check the slide against slide and the participant guide for participant details.

Now let us introduce the prizes you've been waiting for.

To win at the Junction Next Korea 2020, it is important to understand the competition rules: each track winner will be selected by the track partner company. Every team will have an opportunity to pitch this project, with each team given five minutes to present.

자세한 팀과 기준은 각 트랙 앤스션에서 공지될 예정입니다.

The final winner will receive a golden ticket to Junction 2026 in Finland this November, 3,031,000.

The final winner will be selected based on scores from the track partners and all participants. The track partners will evaluate every final team and their scores will account for 40% of the final score. After the final presentation, there will be a peer review session. Every participant must submit a peer review and participants' scores will account for 60% of the final score.

Here is our code of time. To be eligible for crisis, every participant must follow these rules. No project code may be granted before the event. Leads' submissions will not be accepted, and each team may be displayed in only one track. The use of AI assistance is permitted. We will need to ensure the use of AI assistance. No work may be done before the event or after the release. The team will be able to do it with 3-4 people.

Some participants may not have access to other IT.

One-to-one online collaboration is not possible.

플레이 수포는 1.5백원을 받는 것입니다. 그리고 경사, 경사, 경북도. 각 트랙을 받을 수 2백원을 받을 수 있는 것입니다. 각 트랙의 2백원을 받을 수 있는 것입니다. 각 트랙의 2백원을 받을 수 있는 것입니다. 맛있겠다. 최종 중장은 핀란드에서

전국 전 221로 본대의 참가자 가격을 얻게 되며 상품 300만원, 인당 최대 150만원까지 항공권을 수행됩니다. 또한 경상도입니다.

It is important that everyone gets a rest during the street bag happening. We have a Weeach Church zone on the right side of the venue, which you may use whenever you need rest and there are plenty of feedback. For your safety, supporters will be stationed there at night time. This is the communication guide for Junction X, Korea 22.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us. We'll do our best to help. There are two ways to contact us offline. You can visit the junction booth or speak with a nearby junction crew member or supporter. You can identify crew members and supporters by the color of their shirts. For online communication, please leave your questions in the Q&A channel on Discord. If there is a question, you can always ask me to ask me.

We also have several site‑against‑3 junction X Korea type‑tances.

If there is another emergency, please follow the instructions by the Junk Shaker. For safety, the safety and sexual violence, sexual violence and sexual violence are in charge of the police. If there is a problem with the police, you will be able to send the police to the police. Also, the safety and police officer will be able to provide safety for our safety.

In case of emergency, please call 112 for police and 119 for fire and medical emergencies. These are the emergency contact numbers for the Junction crew. The information is also available in the participant guidebook and on the information wall.

Next, here are the missions. Every team must complete them to be eligible for final submission. First is the kickoff mission. Every team must submit the kickoff mission by midnight tonight. Lay submissions will not be accepted. Before you submit your kickoff mission, please check your project name carefully. Your project name must begin with your team number in square brackets. For example, team 01 should write [01] Project Name, and team 63-1 should write [63-1] Project Name. Including your team number is mandatory; without it, you may be unable to identify your submission and your team may be penalized. Once again, please make sure that your team number appears at the beginning of your project name. Each team must also submit its project and retention platform.

Final Mission: The final mission is due at noon on day 3. Submissions will not be accepted after the deadline. For the final submission you must provide an English‑language pitch deck for your 5‑minute presentation, a project summary in English or Korean, a link to your project’s GitHub repository, and your project name (including your team number). The project name must be enclosed in brackets. After submitting, set the submission status to final and confirm your submission in the Confirm Submission channel on this page.

Teams must provide their phone number. If a phone number is not submitted, we cannot send the team’s phone number. The link for phone number submission is not available, so please ensure the phone number is included in your submission.

추가적인 조치로, 모든 제출을 검토하고 필요 시 추가 안내를 제공할 예정입니다.

제출 마감 시간 이후에는 내용을 추정하실 수 없습니다.

또한, 프로젝트 제출 시 유튜브 레포지토리 링크를 함께 제공해 주시기 바랍니다.

프로젝트 이름은 무조건 대괄호, 팀 번호, 대괄호를 포함해야 하며, 프로젝트 명 형식으로 작성해 정성 플랫폼에 제출해 주셔야 합니다. 모든 항목이 작성할 수 있게 열려 있습니다. 하지만 필수 항목만 작성하셔도 됩니다. 제출 후에는 상태를 꼭 파이널로 설정해 주세요. 제출이 정상적으로 완료되는지 확인하려면 지스코드에서 퍼폼 써몬미션 채널을 오프라 합니다. 거기서 차원의 활용을 하실 수 있도록 열어보겠습니다.

프로젝트 이름은 무조건 대괄호, 팀 번호, 대괄호 다가주시고 프로젝트 명 형식으로 작성해 정성 플랫폼에 제출해 주셔야 합니다. 모든 항목이 작성할 수 있게 열려 있습니다. 하지만 필수 항목만 작성하셔서 제출하셔도 됩니다. 제출 후에는 상태까지 꼭 파이널로 작성이 되어 있는지 확인해 주세요. 제출이 정상적으로 완료되는지 확인하려면 지스코드에 저희가 퍼폼 써몬미션 채널을 오프라 합니다. 거기서 차원의 활용을 하실 수 있도록 열어보겠습니다.

As an initial and additional safeguard, we strongly recommend that each team also submit to the separate form. The link will be shared on Discord.

It's time to pack our order!

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