Frequently Asked Questions

• [Application] Can I participate as an individual?

  Participation in this hackathon is team-based only. Individual applications are not accepted.

• [Application] How many members should be on a team? Can we apply with fewer or more than four members?

  Each team must consist of exactly four (4) members.
  As stated in the official announcement, teams must be formed with four participants. Teams with fewer or more than four members (e.g., three or five) are not eligible.

• [Application] Can a team consist of both Korean and international participants?

  Yes, mixed-nationality teams are welcome.
  There are no nationality restrictions for team composition. Teams may include both Korean and international participants.
  However, all teams must meet the requirement of exactly four (4) members per team, as stated in the official announcement.

• [Application] How should applications be submitted? Can we apply via the website or by mail?

  Applications must be submitted by email only (cmj@poex.or.kr) Online submission through the website and postal mail submissions are not accepted. 
  Please submit all required documents to the email address specified in the official announcement.
  For detailed submission guidelines and required documents, please refer to the official notice.

• [Final Round] If selected as a finalist, are all team members required to travel to Pohang?

  Yes. All team members are required to attend the final round in person.
  The final round will be conducted offline in Pohang. Details regarding accommodation and the full schedule will be provided to selected teams at a later stage.

• [Final Round] Do all team members need to present during the final presentation?

  The final presentation will be conducted as a team presentation.
  While one or more representatives may deliver the presentation, all team members are required to attend in person.

• [Selection Process] What is the selection process and timeline?

  The hackathon will proceed according to the following stages and schedule:
  
  Stage 1: Initial Idea Submission (Document Screening)
  · Application Period: March 16 (Mon) – March 20 (Fri)
  
  Stage 2: Screening & Announcement of Finalists
  · Evaluation Period: Second week of April
  · Result Announcement: Third week of April (Selected teams will be notified individually)
  
  Stage 3: Final Round (On-site Presentation & Final Evaluation)
  · Date: July 8 (Wed) – July 10 (Fri)
  · Venue: Lahan Hotel Pohang
  
  Only teams that pass the initial idea screening will advance to the final round for the on-site presentation and final competition.

• [Theme] What are some examples of acceptable project ideas?

  Below are examples of project directions aligned with the hackathon theme:
  
  · Developing eco-friendly consumer products using discarded fishing nets
  · Proposing a carbon-neutral marine tourism certification system
  · Designing carbon-neutral marine experience programs in collaboration with fishing communities
  · Suggesting preferential public procurement policies for low-carbon seafood products
  
  ※ Please note that these are only examples. Participants are encouraged to submit creative and feasible ideas that align with the overall theme and objectives.

• [International Participants] What support is provided for international participants?

  Selected international participants may receive additional support benefits, including:
  
  · One-way airfare (not round-trip)
  · Airport limousine service upon arrival
  · Domestic transportation related to the event
  · Two (2) nights of accommodation
  · A guided city tour of Pohang
  
  Please note that airfare support covers one-way travel only.
  All other expenses not explicitly covered by the organizers — including return airfare and personal expenses — must be borne by the participants.
  
  Detailed information regarding support arrangements will be provided to selected teams.

• [Contact] How can I make inquiries regarding the hackathon?

  For hackathon-related inquiries, please contact us at cmj@poex.or.kr or +82-54-230-8815
  To help us provide a faster and smoother response, please include your team name (or applicant name), contact information, and a detailed description of your inquiry.
  Inquiries will be responded to in the order they are received.