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AI Waste App 'Gajyeoga' to Be Piloted in Seoul's Eunpyeong District From the 13th

AI NewsWave | Oct 12, 2026, 17:34 KST | Based on 3 Korean news reports

Key points

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Ministry of Science and ICT said on the 12th that they will pilot 'Gajyeoga,' an AI app that supports waste disposal, with residents of Seoul's Eunpyeong District starting on the 13th. The app automatically identifies the type of waste and guides users on local disposal standards.

Digital Today reported that it was developed as part of the Ministry of Science and ICT's 'Public AX Project,' and Newsis wrote that it is expected to ease the inconvenience residents face because disposal rules and procedures differ by region. Newsis also highlighted in its headline that the app handles disposal guidance and fee payment in one step.

Sources (in Korean)

Compiled by AI NewsWave from facts confirmed across the Korean reports above. Translated from the Korean version.