Han Seong-sook, Minister of SMEs and Startups, held a kick-off ceremony for the 'Challenge AX For All' Project on April, 1st. The kick-off event, attended by around 300 AI startups, began with a tour of technology exhibition booths featuring five outstanding partner companies selected in collaboration with nine leading organizations, including LG Electronics. In her opening remarks, Minister Han stated, “I hope the startup boom that began with the ‘Startup For All Project’ will continue into the ‘Challenge AX For All,’ supporting the innovative growth of startups in emerging industries.” She added, “We will continue to expand this momentum by introducing initiatives such as public Open Data challenges that address social issues and strengthen national competitiveness."