Policy Gap Exposed: $1.8B in Penalties Reveal Korea’s Struggle to Channel Bank Capital into Innovation
Korea’s financial system is facing a critical test. Banks have been fined KRW 2.5 trillion (~ USD 1.8 billion) this...
Korea’s Venture Ecosystem Confronts Legal Imbalance: Lawmakers Target “Hidden Liability” in Startup Investments
Korea’s startup ecosystem is facing a turning point as policymakers move to address a long-standing legal imbalance that has left...
National Data Center Fire Triggers Full IT Audit of Korea’s Startup and SME Digital Infrastructure
South Korea’s startup and SME core digital infrastructure will soon be facing a complete overhaul. Following a fire at the...
SME Tech Protection Enters a New Era: Korea’s Government – Police Collaboration Aims at Deterrence and Relief
Technology theft remains one of the biggest threats to Korea’s innovation economy, undermining startups and deterring foreign investment. Now, a...
From Payments to Crypto: How Naver – Upbit Integration Positions Korea in the Global Stablecoin Race
Korea’s fintech and crypto ecosystems are converging at an unprecedented scale. Naver’s move to integrate Upbit, the nation’s largest virtual...
Korea and Saudi Arabia Deepen Startup Ties Under Vision 2030, Opening Middle East Pathways for Global Innovators
Korea’s startup diplomacy is moving into new territory as Seoul strengthens ties with Riyadh under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Beyond...
Korea’s Online Export Playbook: Turning U.S. De Minimis Abolition and Tariff Pressure into SME Growth Policy
South Korea is facing a new test in its online export economy. With the United States abolishing its de minimis...
Price Pressures & Policy Gaps: How U.S. Tariffs Are Reshaping Korea’s SME Export Landscape
South Korea’s small and medium-sized exporters are feeling the brunt of U.S. reciprocal tariffs and expanded duties on steel and...
Global Lessons from Korea’s 2025 TIPS Expansion: Public-Private Startup Model Adds 30 New Operators
South Korea is moving to strengthen one of its most successful startup support frameworks, the TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for...
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...