Pilot AI App for Smart Grocery Shopping Launched in Five Regions

- The price information consultative body was launched, and the pilot app will be further improved before its nationwide rollout in the second half of next year. 【Relevant National Task】 23. Realizing a “Universal Basic AI Society” to enhance public safety and universal quality of life.68. Fostering agriculture as a national strategic industry to safeguard food for the public.The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA, Minister: Song Mi-ryung) and the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister: Bae Kyung-hoon) held a commemorative ceremony at the Cheongju Osong Convention Center (Cheongju OSCO) to mark the launch of the pilot app “Altteulhage Jangboljido,” roughly meaning “Map for Smart Grocery Shopping.” The app provides price information on agricultural and livestock products at nearby stores.The ceremony brought together officials from relevant government ministries, participating retailers, and related organizations including the Korea Mart Association (KMA) and the Korea National Council of Consumer Organizations to celebrate both the launch of the price information consultative body* for agricultural and livestoc...