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South Korea boosts foodtech with AI and robots, targets K-food export surge
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's government, led by Minister Song Mi-ryung, is prioritising the development of the Foodtech industry by integrating AI, robotics, and green bio technologies to stimulate innovation and boost K-food exports. The government plans to implement the First Basic Plan for Fostering the Foodtech Industry this year and build regional innovation clusters to support food corporations and export growth.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech.
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You need to position your foodtech venture to engage with South Korea's new government support and cluster initiatives, as K-food export markets are set to expand significantly with AI and robotics-driven production. This is a chance to join regional innovation hubs driving this surge before competitors establish dominance.
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