Solveathon is a combination of ‘Solve’ and ‘Marathon.’ As a team, individuals participate in a ‘marathon of solutions,’ in which they must present original ideas addressing various social issues. Debate Korea was the first organization to apply the Solveathon challenge in Korea, which originated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The tournament aims to establish a platform that embodies the passion for solving social issues and enthusiasm for discussion and debate.

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Debate Korea benchmarked a workshop-oriented approach of the original Solveathon and implemented this new format in Korea. In this version of the Solveathon, each team develops a solution to a given set of problems through ideation and incubation workshops led by experts. These solutions are then reviewed and challenged by competing teams and a panel of judges during several rounds of debates. Finally, polished and improved solutions are presented to companies and institutions, providing a foundation for innovative change in those respective environments. We hope the Solveathon offers optimal solutions to social problems at home and abroad and establishes a new form of academic sport for the youth.