A PART OF THE GLOBAL HACKATHON SERIES
An Initiative By
Platform Partner
Co-Hosted By
OVERVIEW
Seoul’s vibrant tech energy is about to ignite at hackseoul, a 24-hour innovation challenge taking over the city on August 24th and 25th.
Dive into the heart of Seoul’s tech pulse, where you’ll collaborate with fellow innovators to tackle challenges unique to our dynamic city and South Korea. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just beginning your tech journey, hackseoul offers a platform to learn from Seoul’s brightest minds, network within our thriving tech community, and showcase your skills to a city hungry for innovation.
As we draw near to the Global Hackathon Series exciting finale, don’t miss this opportunity to leave your mark on Seoul’s ever-evolving tech landscape – join us for a weekend of coding, creativity, and the chance to represent Seoul at the global grand finals.
Tracks & Challenge Statements
Financial Inclusion
Seoul’s population is tech-savvy but faces a high cost of living. Develop a solution aimed at millennials to promote financial literacy and encourage saving habits.
Social Responsibility
Seoul faces environmental challenges and is committed to technological innovation. Develop a project to improve urban living and reduce pollution, aligning with South Korea’s green initiatives and improving urban liveability.
Digital Empowerment
Coupang
As South Korea’s leading e-commerce platform, Coupang is committed to pushing the boundaries of online shopping. We challenge you to create innovative solutions that can significantly improve customer satisfaction, increase user engagement, and drive business growth in the e-commerce space, building upon Coupang’s foundation of fast delivery and customer-centric service.
zkPass
South Korea is home to one of the world’s most tech-savvy citizens and advanced digital infrastructure. This puts the country in a unique position to lead the way in creating new solutions for digital identity and privacy protection. Build on this momentum by developing an innovative app using the zkPass SDK. Your app should leverage zero-knowledge proofs to securely verify and share personal data on-chain without revealing the actual data.
Teams addressing Coupang’s or zkPass’ challenge earn 10 bonus “globes”, boosting their chances to advance to our Grand Finals!
*Subject to change. Refer to the Participants’ Guide for the latest updates.
PRIZES
USD 180,000
Prize Pool
Financial Inclusion
- First Prize: USD 3,000 + 500 Globes
- Second Prize: 350 Globes
- Third Prize: 200 Globes
Social Responsibility
- First Prize: USD 3,000 + 500 Globes
- Second Prize: 350 Globes
- Third Prize: 200 Globes
Digital Empowerment
- First Prize: USD 3,000 + 500 Globes
- Second Prize: 350 Globes
- Third Prize: 200 Globes
*The top-scoring team from across the three categories will be selected to represent Seoul and participate in the Grand Finals in Singapore to compete for USD 100,000 with all trip expenses covered!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
HACKSEOUL
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
CO-HOST
CITY PARTNERS
CITY SUPPORTER
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
SPEAKERS
Aetos Huo
Product Manager,
zkPass
Daniel Min
Director, Back-end Engineering,
Coupang
Dr. Jay (Jangwoo) Lee
AI Imagineer,
Future Imagine Lab
Jie Zhou
VP of Engineering, eCommerce,
Coupang
More to come soon!
MENTORS
Doohyun Chi
SW Development Center Director,
Hyundai AutoEver
Dr. Jay (Jangwoo) Lee
AI Imagineer,
Future Imagine Lab
Eddy Kim
Head of Korea,
Orbs
HeeSung Kim
Staff Software Engineer,
Coupang
Hyunjun Chung
Manta Product Group lLeader, RIDI
HongSoo Kim
Head of Data,
Viva Republica (Toss)
Ian Lau
Head of Market Making
and Investments,
Presto Labs
Jae Lee
Startup Mentor - Singapore and New York Chapter,
Founder Institute
Jin Yu
Engineering Lead (Feed),
Karrot
John Youngseok Yang
CEO,
Nodeinfra
Jungjoon Oh
Software Engineer,
Hyundai AutoEver
Kyucheol Sim
Chief Technology Officer,
Mobile Doctor 모바일닥터
Kuya Kang
Staff Backend Engineer,
Coupang
Melvin Wong
Founder,
Ztamp
Minik Kim
CEO,
Blockwave labs
Taek Yoon Kim
CSO & Lead SW Engineer, GraphAI
Woohyuk (Stefano) Jang
Solution Architect,
Databricks (데이터브릭스)
WangJin (Kevin) Oh
Chief Technology Officer,
Creverse
Yaxin Wang
Head of Ecosystem,
zkPass
More to come soon!
JUDGES
Aetos Huo
Product Manager,
zkPass
Alex Yoon
Director, Back-end Engineering,
Coupang
Changhoon Oh
Senior Project Manager,
Fintech Center Korea
Daniel Min
Director, Back-end Engineering,
Coupang
Dowan Kim
Chief Technology Officer,
Barogo
Hocheol Yang
Performance Leader,
Kakao Corp
Jae Lee
Startup Mentor - Singapore and New York Chapter,
Founder Institute
Jisun Lee
Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer,
Angelswing
Jong-Chan Chung
Founder,
SojuVest
Joshua Peng
Head of Strategy,
zkPass
Paul Baek
CEO & Founder,
Haru
Prakash Kadel
Sr. Director, Back-end Engineering,
Coupang
Ryan Moon
Co-Founder & Co-CEO,
Newsystock
Sean Kim
Head of Corporate Strategy,
Presto Labs
Seojoon Oh
Product Manager,
Uber
Seung Hyo (Ed) Lee
CPO,
Bucketplace
Veljko Vasic
Chief Commercial Officer,
DCS Innov.
Y.B. Wi
Business Development Director,
Bitget
Yong Ho Ha
Chief Data Officer,
Indent Corp.
Yoonmin Cho
Partner,
Sopoong Ventures
Yun (Joy) Cho
Chief Product & Tech Officer, GrandeClip
More to come soon!
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FAQ
When is hackseoul being held?
hackseoul is part of AngelHack’s The Global Hackathon Series and will be held on the 24th and 25th August 2024.
The Grand Winner of hackseoul will be guaranteed a spot in The Global Hackathon Series Grand Finals happening in Singapore in October 2024.
Who can participate in hackseoul?
We want anyone with ideas or the passion to innovate to participate. With that said, having basic programming knowledge and skills could increase the chances of your team winning as a functioning MVP is required for project submission. All participants must be 18 years old and above as well.
Must I be able to speak or understand Korean to participate in hackseoul?
While hackseoul welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, please note that there will be some keynote sessions conducted exclusively in Korean and there may be judges that are more proficient in Korean than English. Therefore, we strongly recommend for participants who are not fluent in Korean to consider teaming up with at least one native Korean speaker to ensure a smoother experience during the hackathon.
While not strictly mandatory, Korean language skills will significantly enhance your participation and networking opportunities during hackseoul!
When does the hackathon registration close?
Registration opens on 26 June 2024 and closes on 23 August 2024, 11:59 PM (GMT +9).
Will I need a team to participate?
You’re absolutely welcome to participate solo in hackseoul! However, it’s important to keep in mind that only teams can submit hackathon projects. A team can consist of 1 to 4 members. If you’re looking for a team or additional team members, we’ve allocated time on Day 1 of the hackathon specifically for team formation. We strongly encourage participants to collaborate with others and form teams during this period. Teaming up allows you to incorporate diverse skillsets and perspectives into your project, enhancing your overall experience!
Do all of my team members have to register for hackseoul?
Yes! Anyone who wishes to participate in hackseoul must register individually via Eventbrite.
How many challenge statements can a team submit their project under?
A team can submit their project under 1 challenge statement only during each hackathon.
What happens to the projects developed during the hackathon after the event?
Participants will wholly own the intellectual property rights to the projects they develop during the hackathon. There are no obligations for participants to share, license, or commercialize their projects. Your creations are yours to explore and develop as you see fit.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
Contact the AngelHack team on the official Event Discord or at hackglobal@angelhack.com for further clarifications!
