The Rural Development Administration of South Korea has developed a vertical watermelon cultivation system that can be installed 1m above the ground, aiming to reduce labor intensity and increase production. The system, which can be used in both fixed and mobile facility houses, involves hanging a net from the roof pipe and vertically fixing the watermelon stem to it. The cost of this system is lower than crawling cultivation and it can potentially increase farm household income by 26%. The system has been well-received by farmers and agricultural researchers for its economic benefits and potential to reduce musculoskeletal disorders.