Beyond Budgets: Korea’s Startup Ecosystem Needs Predictability, Not Just Policy
In South Korea’s fast-evolving startup scene, momentum is no longer measured by how much money is spent but by how...
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Data Crisis to Market Contagion: Coupang’s Leak Exposes Korea’s Startup Ecosystem to a New Kind of Risk
What began as a cybersecurity breach at Korea’s largest e-commerce company is now shaking the foundation of its digital marketplace....
Regulation vs. Growth: How Korea’s Startup Policies Are Slowing Its Next Wave of Unicorns
South Korea’s startup ecosystem, once seen as an emerging innovation hub, is showing signs of stagnation. The country now counts...
FuturePlay Tops 2025 CIPO Program, Showing How IP-Centric Policy Is Shaping Korea’s Next Wave of Deep Tech Growth
Korea’s startup ecosystem is increasingly defined by intellectual property strategies as a driver of global competitiveness. FuturePlay was recognized as...
Lunit Achieves Highest-Ever Q3 Revenue, Signaling Key Investor Insights in Korea’s AI Healthcare Sector
Global investors have long watched Korea’s AI healthcare sector evolve from promising innovation to measurable performance. The latest financial and...
Fund of Funds Cut 27% From Government Plan, but $600M Boost Still Powers Korea’s ‘Third Venture Boom’ Ambitions
Korea’s 2026 budget reveals a deliberate recalibration of its startup strategy: cutting back on scale but doubling down on depth....
Korea Officially Ends Founder Joint Liability: New Venture Law to Redefine Startup Risk and Re-Challenge Culture
Korea’s startup ecosystem has taken a decisive step toward maturity. A new legal amendment has officially ended joint liability for...
Coupang Data Leak Forces Korea to Redefine Data Governance and Corporate Accountability
When a nation’s leading tech giant fails to protect the data of more than half its citizens, the question is...
Telemedicine Legalized, Delivery Denied: Korea’s ‘DoctorNow Bill’ Saga Tests Policy Consistency in the ‘Third Venture Boom’
For a moment, South Korea’s startup ecosystem held its breath. With the fate of the “DoctorNow Prevention Bill,” the country...
beSUCCESS Showcases Global Startups at K-Scouter 2025 Demo Day, Signaling Korea’s Expanding Innovation Gateway
In an era where startup ecosystems are competing to attract global innovation, Korea is quietly reshaping its role, launching startups...
Coupang Data Breach Exposes Korea’s Weakest Link: Internal Tech Governance in the AI Era
In a digital economy built on data and trust, Korea’s strongest player just revealed its weakest link. Coupang’s record-breaking breach...
FuturePlay: First Korean VC to Partner with Saudi Ministry of Investment, Strengthening Korea’s Role in Middle East Startup Growth
Korea’s venture capital presence is extending beyond Asia. FuturePlay’s new agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA) signals not...
Korea Extends Venture Investment Period, But ‘No Prior Funding’ Rule May Limit Real Impact
As global investors look to deep tech and climate innovation for long-term value, Korea is quietly recalibrating its own venture...
Greener Lab Tops SLUSH 2025, Showcasing Korea’s Deep Tech Leadership in Europe’s Climate Innovation Frontier
In Europe’s deep tech arena, where AI and climate innovation define the next industrial frontier, a Korean startup quietly reshaped...
Korea Strengthens Financial-Regulatory Alliance to Channel Pension Capital into Venture Growth
Korea is taking another decisive step toward deepening the link between finance and innovation. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups...