One Month On, Coupang’s Data Breach Turns Political: Korea Tests the Boundaries of Tech Governance
A month after South Korea’s largest-ever data breach, Coupang’s crisis is no longer just a cybersecurity story. Everything may have...
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As 2025 Closes, Korea’s ₩5.5T Regional Growth Fund Sets the Stage for a 2026 Venture Rebalance
As South Korea wraps up 2025, a new government initiative signals a structural shift in the nation’s venture landscape. The...
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In a year defined by global uncertainty, Korea’s startup ecosystem is defying the odds. Investor sentiment is warming, capital flow...
Immersive Innovation Meets Cultural Heritage: Korean Startups Lead the Next Wave of Art-Tech at SIGGRAPH Asia 2025
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Korea’s creative industries are standing at a crossroads. Despite worldwide recognition—from Squid Game and Parasite to the global fandom economy—the...
The Stablecoin Dilemma: Between Bank Control and Fintech Innovation in Korea’s New Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Act
South Korea’s long-awaited Digital Asset Basic Act has reached a crucial tipping point. After nine years of banning local coin...
Korea’s Biotech Revolution Meets a Regulatory Wall: Why 2026 Is the Golden Time for Reform
South Korea’s biotechnology sector is on the verge of transformation. The nation’s annual technology exports now exceed KRW 20 trillion,...
Korea’s Financial Integrity Overhaul: The Crackdown on Policy Fund ‘Brokers’ and What It Means for Startup Capital Access
South Korea is taking decisive action to restore trust in its public financing system. Following a string of reports exposing...
60% of CES 2026 Innovation Awards Go to Korea — A Turning Point for the Nation’s Physical AI Ambition
South Korea is entering 2026 with a clear statement of technological intent. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Korean startups...
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In a world racing to fuse technology and production, South Korea is no longer waiting on global trends. The country...
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Netmarble Builds Verifiable AI Infrastructure for the Next Era of Gaming with MARBLEX – OpenLedger Partnership
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Amid rising global trade uncertainties, Korea is tightening its export foundation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Ministry of...
When Policy Shapes Innovation: Elice Group’s Singapore Success and Korea’s Redirection Toward Industrial AI
As global governments race to integrate artificial intelligence into education, Korea’s Elice Group has found its classroom breakthrough abroad. After...
Korea’s ‘Venture 4 Powerhouse’ Plan Takes Shape: Legal Overhaul Expands Capital, Talent, and Accountability
A quiet but decisive shift is underway in Korea’s venture landscape. The government is no longer just funding startups —...