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South Korea plans to grow food technology using AI, robots and green biotechnology
South Korea’s agriculture minister outlined plans to grow food technology at a conference in Seoul on October 14.
Song Mi-ryung said the industry would be developed as a future source of growth.
The plan includes using AI, robots and green biotechnology in food-related businesses.
Song’s remarks were read at the conference by an agriculture ministry official.
The government also aims to advance K-food exports, though no details of that effort were given.
The conference brought together people to discuss food technology and trends.
South Korea’s agriculture minister said the government would develop food technology using artificial intelligence, robots and green biotechnology.
Song Mi-ryeong described the industry as a future growth engine.
Her remarks were delivered at the 2026 Food Tech and Trends Conference in Seoul on October 14.
The minister’s congratulatory message was read by Kim Jeong-uk, an official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryeong said the government would develop the food technology industry.
- What
- South Korea plans to develop food technology using artificial intelligence, robots and green biotechnology.
- When
- October 14, 2026.
- Where
- The 2026 Food Tech and Trends Conference at the Westin Josun Hotel in Jung District, Seoul.
- Why
- The minister described food technology as a future growth engine.
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- Minister
- Song Mi-ryeong
- Technologies
- Artificial intelligence, robots and green biotechnology
- Event
- 2026 Food Tech and Trends Conference
- Location
- Westin Josun Hotel, Jung District, Seoul
- Date
- October 14, 2026
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I will develop the food technology industry using artificial intelligence (AI), robots, green biotechnology and other technologies as a future growth engine.