Meet Korea’s 15 Pre-Unicorn Startups for 2025: AI, Bio, and Fintech Power the Next Unicorn Wave
South Korea is sharpening its unicorn pipeline with the selection of 15 Pre-Unicorn startups for 2025, spanning AI, biotech, fintech,...
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Newin’s Touchclass: Reinventing Corporate Training and Knowledge Sharing with a User-First EdTech Solution
In Japan’s ongoing shift toward smarter, more connected workplace training, Newin Inc. is carving out its role with a mobile-first...
Korea Moves to Define ‘Broker vs. Consultant’ as MSS Prepares Bill on Third-Party Intervention
The role of third-party intermediaries in government support programs is drawing closer scrutiny within Korea’s maturing startup ecosystem. With founders...
Korea Federation of SMEs to Launch K-Goods Fair 2026 in Las Vegas, Expanding U.S. Market Access for Korean Startups
As Korean SMEs look to secure stronger footholds in global markets, the United States is emerging as one of the...
Zombie Startups Phenomenon: Nearly Half of Korea’s Sanctioned R&D Firms Collapsed
With Korea’s startup ecosystem continues to depend on government-backed R&D programs, new data reveals a stark reality: nearly half of...
Korea Venture Capital Association and KOFIA Join Forces Under New BDC Law to Expand Risk Capital for Startups
Korea’s venture capital and financial markets are joining forces to close the funding gap for startups. The Korea Venture Capital...
KOCCA Launches ‘CONTENT IP XCELERATE IN SINGAPORE’ to Drive K-Content Global Expansion
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) has opened applications for its new “CONTENT IP XCELERATE IN SINGAPORE” program, designed to...
Korea Doubles 2026 Mother Fund to Record $1.5B, Launches $74B Growth Fund for AI and Deep Tech
South Korea is significantly scaling up its startup and innovation financing, doubling the size of its 2026 National Mother Fund...
New $74M Busan Innovation Scale-Up Fund Targets $147M in Startup Investment for Regional Growth
Korea is accelerating efforts to decentralize startup investment beyond Seoul. With the launch of the ₩101.1B ($74M) Busan Innovation Scale-Up...
Startup Korea Fund 2025 Launches at ₩640B ($475M): First Global Participation Across Deep-Tech and Open Innovation
The stakes are rising in Korea’s venture ecosystem. With ₩640 billion ($475 million) now committed, the Startup Korea Fund 2025...
APEC SME Week 2025 Opens in Jeju: Ministers and 5,000 Delegates Unite to Shape Next-Gen Growth Strategies
Jeju has become the focal point for the Asia-Pacific’s SME agenda this week. APEC SME Week 2025, running September 1–5,...
Boosting Startup Exits: Korea’s Pension Fund Pool Commits ₩40B ($29M) in First-Ever Venture Investment
For the first time since its establishment in 2001, Korea’s Pension Fund Pool is stepping into venture capital. With a...
Korea–Peru APEC Talks Highlight SME Cooperation and Latin America Expansion Opportunities
As South Korea prepares to host the 31st APEC SME Ministerial Meeting in Jeju this September, Seoul is deepening cooperation...
First Foreign Unicorn in Sight: Expanded Startup Korea Special Visa, Regional Hubs, and Tailored Founder Support
A year after launching the Global Startup Center, South Korea is doubling down on inbound startup growth with expanded policies...
PIONEERS 2025: Korea’s Next-Gen Innovators to Showcase in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles
In today’s hyper-competitive innovation landscape, finding startups that balance global scalability with investor-ready discipline is no easy feat. This September,...