Lotte Group is set to recruit practical talent through an artificial intelligence (AI) competition.
On October 27, Lotte announced the launch of the 'Lotte AX Challenge 2026,' an AI competition linked to recruitment, with preliminary registration starting on the 28th.
This marks the first time Lotte is hosting an AI competition at the group level that is tied to hiring. Participants will plan and develop AI agents to solve real business challenges faced by the company. An AI agent is an intelligent system that performs tasks according to user goals.
Seven affiliates will participate in the competition, including Lotte Wellfood, Lotte Chilsung Beverage, Lotte Chemical, Lotte Home Shopping, Lotte Hotels, Lotte Innovate, and Korea Fujifilm. OpenAI will provide technical support for the development of AI agents and will also participate in the judging process.
There are no restrictions on education or age for participants. Anyone with the capability to plan and develop AI agents can apply. Interested individuals can choose one of the tasks presented by the seven affiliates and submit a proposal and portfolio from the 28th to November 4th.
The finals will take place on November 24-25 at the Lotte Human Resources Development Center in Osan, Gyeonggi Province, over a two-day period. Participants will develop actual AI agents based on the proposals submitted during the preliminary round.
Evaluation criteria will include the appropriateness of the proposed solutions, the completeness of the AI agents, and the ability to utilize AI technology. After the judging process, seven winners will be selected, sharing a total prize of 20 million won.
Winners will also receive benefits for internship opportunities that can lead to employment through Lotte Group's practical recruitment system, known as the 'I am' system.
Since 2024, Lotte has been operating the 'I am' system, which evaluates candidates based on their job performance capabilities. This approach moves away from traditional document-based assessments, instead verifying practical skills through portfolios and on-site auditions.
This competition is unique in that it assesses the ability to apply AI development skills to real tasks from the affiliates.
A Lotte representative stated, "As AI technology becomes a core competitive advantage, it is increasingly important to proactively secure AI talent. We will continue to support the discovery of outstanding AI talent to help them grow into key personnel who will lead Lotte's AX."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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