NEXT UNICORN Project: Korea’s ₩610B ($445M) Initiative to Scale AI and Deep Tech Startups into Global Players
After weeks of discussions and preview, South Korea has finally unveiled more about NEXT UNICORN Project, one of its most...
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Korea’s New Startup & Venture Policy Vision: Stronger Funds, Tax Reforms, Deep Tech Focus for Top 4 Global Ranking
South Korea is charting its next chapter in innovation policy. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) unveiled a comprehensive...
What You Need to Know About AI: A Grounded Guide into the AI Race by James Wang
AI is shaping boardroom strategies and startup pitches alike, yet the gap between hype and reality often leaves founders, investors,...
Foreign Capital Bottlenecks Threaten Korea’s Startup Globalization — Founders Urge Regulatory Reform
With the fierce race in the international markets, Korea’s startup founders unveil regulatory bottlenecks and limited policy support risk undermining...
Building Credibility Beyond Borders: Korea’s Self-Regulation Push Aims to Align VC Practices with Global Market Expectations
Korea is shifting its venture capital oversight from government-driven regulation to a private-led self-regulation framework. The Ministry of SMEs and...
OpenAI Korea Launch Names Artue as Innovation Partner — What It Means for Korea’s AI Startups
When OpenAI opened its Korea office in September 2025, it named 12 domestic partner companies to showcase collaboration opportunities. Among...
Korea’s Record 2026 Startup Budget: Can ₩1.1T (~$800M) Mother Fund Deliver Global Unicorns?
South Korea has unveiled its most ambitious startup budget to date, expanding state-backed venture funding to unprecedented levels. With the...
Korea’s Expanded ₩150T (~$110B) National Growth Fund: Scale for Conglomerates or Lifeline for Startups?
South Korea has expanded one of its most ambitious investment programs to date: a ₩150 trillion (~$110 billion) National Growth...
20 Korean Startups Prove Unicorns Aren’t Built Only on VC: Inside MSS’ New Profit-Growth Baby Unicorn Program
In South Korea’s startup ecosystem, where venture funding has traditionally been the benchmark for growth, a new experiment is unfolding....
Global AI Infrastructure Future: Efficiency, Orchestration, and Abstraction — Why CB Insights Sees Korean Startups Leading the Charge
Global recognition of Korean AI startups is far more than just prestige. The recognition signals the country’s growing foothold in...
South Korea Ends Venture Ban on Virtual Asset Firms — But Did It Miss the Window for Global Competitiveness?
South Korea has finally lifted its seven-year ban on designating virtual asset firms as venture businesses. The policy reversal opens...
Beyond Venture Capital: Korea’s Startup Ecosystem Confronts Its Most Persistent Challenge — Liquidity
Korea’s startup ecosystem is celebrated for its innovation and policy support, but liquidity remains a fundamental barrier to growth. While...
Korea’s Rebellions Scales Up with RebelQuad — Positioning as a Non-U.S. Alternative in the Global AI Chip Race
The global AI chip race is no longer defined solely by U.S. giants. As sovereign AI demand accelerates, Korea’s Rebellions...
SMEs and Startups Ministry Strengthens Restart Policies for Small Businesses — Lessons for a Resilient Startup Ecosystem
Business closure is a reality in every entrepreneurial ecosystem. What matters is how founders are supported when they attempt to...
KOSME Secures Global Anti-Corruption ISO Certification — Strengthening Trust in Korea’s Startup Ecosystem
The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) has earned international recognition for anti-corruption and compliance management, achieving ISO 37001 and...