South Korea Holds First AI Creative Contest Finals for Children
About 300 finalists and family members attended the October 24 round at Kakao AI Campus, following preliminary events in 10 regions.
South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT held the finals of its first AI Creative Contest on October 24 at Kakao AI Campus, the ministry said. The event invited young children and elementary school students to create stories, songs and webtoons using artificial intelligence.
The contest was part of the ministry's National AI Competition, under the theme "A Future Living Alongside AI," according to animenewsnetwork.com. Organizers provided four AI tools from South Korean companies: Solar, Math AI, Miricanvas and Witoon.
Roughly 1,700 participants took part in preliminary rounds held in 10 regions, starting in Busan on June 21. About 300 finalists and family members attended the final round.
From regional rounds to the final stage
The contest was held for the first time this year, drawing entrants from across the country through the regional preliminaries before the finalists gathered at Kakao AI Campus.
Quick answers
When was the AI Creative Contest final held?
The final round took place on October 24, 2026, at Kakao AI Campus in South Korea.
Who could enter the contest?
Young children and elementary school students were invited to create stories, songs and webtoons using artificial intelligence.
Which AI tools did organizers provide?
Four tools from South Korean companies: Solar, Math AI, Miricanvas and Witoon.