Inside Korea’s 2026 Startup & SME Budget: AI Factories Surge, Global Development Funding Shrinks
Korea’s government is reshaping how it funds innovation and growth. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has expanded its...
Rebellions Closes $253M Series C with U.S. VC Backing: Boosting Global Confidence in Korea’s AI Hardware
South Korea’s deep-tech frontier is drawing heightened attention from global venture investors as its AI hardware startups reshape the future...
Claude Creator Anthropic Expands to Seoul: Positioning Korea as Asia’s New AI and Startup Growth Hub
Korea’s startup and technology scene gained a major vote of confidence this week as Anthropic, the San Francisco-based developer of...
Upstage Targets Korea’s First Generative AI IPO — Can Policy and Capital Keep Pace?
South Korea’s deep-tech ecosystem is entering a defining moment. As the race to commercialize generative AI accelerates across Asia, one...
AI Transformation Enters the Legal Stage: Korea Builds the Framework for SME-Led Innovation
Korea’s next step in artificial intelligence policy is moving from pilot projects to institutional reform. The proposed AI Utilization Promotion...
Korea – China Forge Startup Partnership at APEC 2025: New Channels for Innovation and Cross-Border Investment
As Asia’s two largest innovation economies look to reset relations, Korea and China are moving beyond diplomacy toward a shared...
Korea Expands K-Defense Startup Strategy with Open Innovation Challenge Bridging Military and Private Tech
South Korea is turning its K-Defense startup strategy into action. Building on its national push for dual-use innovation, the Ministry...
Korea’s National Audit Calls for SME Policy Overhaul: Balancing AI Growth, IP Protection, and Global Startup Expansion
The next phase of Korea’s 2025 National Assembly audit placed the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) under a sharper...
MSS Strengthens U.S. Presence with Silicon Valley “Startup & Venture Campus” and UKF Investor Network
Korea is strengthening its foothold in the United States’ innovation landscape. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) will open...
Korea Bets on Climate Innovation: Gyeonggi Aims to Build Three Climate-Tech Unicorns by 2030
The race toward a net-zero economy is accelerating in South Korea, and Gyeonggi Province is taking the lead. By unveiling...