Korea’s Anti-Broker System Faces Its First Real Test After 228 Reports in Two Months
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Korea Expands SME R&D Into Defense and Rare Earth Supply Chains
South Korea is pushing its SME innovation policy deeper into strategic industrial territory. The government plans to support 140 small and medium enterprises developing materials, parts, and equipment technologies, while expanding the program into defense systems and rare earth materials. The move connects supply chain security, regional industrial policy, and…
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Korea’s Industrial AI Push Gets Coordinated as 3 Ministries Launch AX Programs
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by Zee Cindy . 15 Mar 2026
KBIZ Leadership Reform Stalls in Parliament, Revealing Divisions Inside Korea’s SME System
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by Dae-jung Park . 15 Mar 2026
Korea Targets a Hidden Barrier to Startup M&A: The Cost of Due Diligence
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by Zee Cindy . 14 Mar 2026
Monoflow’s Multi-AI Platform MonoGPT Targets a Quiet Bottleneck in Korea’s AI Adoption
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Korea’s New Export Law Targets a Critical Blind Spot: Digital Startups Selling Globally
South Korea’s export system was built for containers, customs declarations, and physical shipments. That architecture helped the country become a…
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Korea’s Industrial AI Push Gets Coordinated as 3 Ministries Launch AX Programs
South Korea is tightening coordination across its industrial AI policy as the government attempts to move artificial intelligence beyond experimentation and into factory floors. A new joint program led by three ministries bundles multiple AI transformation initiatives (AX) under one framework, targeting areas such as AI agents, smart factories, and industrial automation. The structure signals a stronger push to accelerate real adoption across Korea’s manufacturing ecosystem. South Korea Moves to Coordinate Industrial AI Policy Across Government South Korea is moving to align its artificial intelligence policy across key economic ministries as the government accelerates efforts to deploy AI across industrial production. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that they will jointly publish a unified portfolio of AI Transformation (AX) programs worth about KRW 423 billion (USD 320 million). The announcement covers 11 programs designed to support AI adoption across manufacturing and industrial sectors. The ministries said the integrated announcement is intended to make it easier for companies to identify and participate in government AI…
15 Mar 2026
KBIZ Leadership Reform Stalls in Parliament, Revealing Divisions Inside Korea’s SME System
A legislative effort to remove leadership term limits at the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ) has stalled in South Korea’s…
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Korea Government Pushes Back on KBIZ Term Limit Change Amid Power Concerns
A policy debate inside one of South Korea’s most influential SME institutions has moved beyond internal governance and into the…
10 Mar 2026
KBIZ Term-Limit Debate Exposes Governance Tensions in Korea’s SME Ecosystem
South Korea’s main SME umbrella organization is facing an internal governance debate that is beginning to attract national attention. The…
5 Mar 2026
AsiaStartupExpo Q1 2026 Highlights the New Reality of Founder–Investor Dialogue in Asia
Raising venture capital in Asia now demands more than a compelling idea. Investors are asking sharper questions about execution, defensibility, and market timing. AsiaStartupExpo Q1 2026 arrives against that backdrop, bringing founders and investors into a short, dialogue-focused pitch forum designed to mirror real fundraising conversations. The virtual event offers a window into how cross-border capital and investor expectations are evolving across Asia’s startup ecosystem. AsiaStartupExpo Q1 2026 Brings Asian Founders and Global Investors Together Asia’s startup ecosystem is entering a more disciplined capital environment. Investor attention has become harder to secure, and founders are under increasing pressure to articulate clearer market narratives. AsiaStartupExpo Q1 2026, scheduled for March 18, reflects that shift. The virtual forum brings together startups and investors for a structured pitch and discussion session designed to mirror real fundraising conversations across the region. The event is jointly organized by AsiaTechDaily, beSUCCESS, KoreaTechDesk, and IndiaTechDesk. Running from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (KST) / 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (SGT), the quarterly forum will feature short startup pitches followed by live investor dialogue, allowing founders to present…
7 Mar 2026
At Startup Investor Summit 2026, Korea’s Startup Ecosystem Charts Its Post-Policy Future
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25 Jan 2026
Korea’s Startup Investors Gather at Startup Investor Summit 2026 in Busan to Redefine Capital Beyond Money
Korea’s startup ecosystem is entering a new chapter where capital is no longer defined by money alone. As investment patterns…
14 Jan 2026
CES 2026: Korea’s Innovation Stage Is Global, Its Homework Still Local
For years, Korea’s startups have arrived at CES 2026 to prove they belong on the global stage. This year, they…
14 Jan 2026
[Exclusive Interview] ArbaLabs Founder Ashley Reeves on Korea’s Deep Tech, Trust, & Real-World AI
In an era when “AI innovation” is often reduced to marketing noise, Estonia-based ArbaLabs stands out for what it refuses…
by Zee Cindy . 9 Jan 2026
IDOLL Robotics: Korea’s Emotional AI Frontier & the Rise of the “Forever Companion” at K-Startup Grand Challenge 2025
In a country leading the world in robotics and AI adoption, IDOLL Robotics stands at the edge of a new…
by Zee Cindy . 4 Jan 2026
Vyuhaa Med Data at K-Startup Grand Challenge 2025: Redefining Diagnostic Equity through AI-Driven Microscopy
The promise of AI in healthcare often feels distant—powerful in theory, but uneven in reach. Vyuhaa Med Data, an India-based…
by Zee Cindy . 4 Jan 2026
Seoul Positions Itself as Corporate–Startup Matchmaker with New Open Innovation Event
South Korea’s open innovation model is becoming increasingly structured. In Seoul, a new platform is bringing major corporations and startups…
by Richard Park . 6 Mar 2026
KIBO’s Venture Camp Evolves into a National Accelerator Platform — Adding ESG and Global Growth Tracks
Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KIBO) is transforming its flagship Venture Camp into a national-scale accelerator initiative that blends public policy,…
by Richard Park . 19 Jan 2026
Korea Development Bank Launches ₩7.5 Trillion “National Growth Fund” to Back Deep Tech and AI Ventures
Korea’s policy finance system is entering a new phase of scale and precision. The Korea Development Bank (KDB) has launched…
by Richard Park . 18 Jan 2026
FuturePlay Secures ‘TIPS Operator of the Year’ as Korea Tightens Links Between Investment, R&D, and Global Scale-Up
As Korea recalibrates its startup policy toward deeper integration between capital, technology development, and overseas expansion, the role of intermediary…
by Zee Cindy . 22 Dec 2025
Inside Korea’s Startup Lobby Shift: KOSPO Names a New Chair and Targets Emerging-Industry Rule Reform
South Korea’s largest startup association has entered a leadership transition at a time of policy recalibration. Korea Startup Forum has…
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Unlocking Innovation: How Startups Can Leverage IMDA’s Open Innovation Platform
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, innovation is key to staying ahead. Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has taken a…
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Factagora Launches South Korea’s First Cloud-Based AI Legal Service at Law Firm Shin & Kim
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