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U.S. Bets on Nuclear to Power AI Data Centers, While Korea Doubles Down on Renewables
As the world prepares for the energy demands of large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure, global powers are shifting their energy strategies....
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The End of U.S. De Minimis Duty-Free Rule: Korean SMEs Hit by Tariff Shock
The United States’ revoke of its De Minimis duty-free rule for imports under $800 has completely changed the Korean SMEs’...
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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...
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RCPS Investment Practices in Korea Put Startups at Risk, Driving Momentum for Change
In Korea’s startup ecosystem, one funding instrument dominates early-stage investment: Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares (RCPS). While designed to protect investors,...
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Low Barriers, High Closures: Startup Outsourcing Fuels Instability in Korea’s Venture Ecosystem
South Korea’s fast-moving venture ecosystem makes launching a startup not just easier but also incredibly riskier. A growing number of...
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Korea’s Venture Investment Climbs to ₩5.7T (~US$4.2B) in H1 2025 – FuriosaAI and BENOW Join Unicorn Ranks
South Korea’s venture capital market showed steady growth in the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of SMEs...
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South Korea Aims to Become the Next-Generation Launchpad for Global AI Talent
South Korea is not yet a global destination for AI researchers, but it is no longer on the sidelines either. With...
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South Korea’s Deep Tech Investment Hits Record High in 2024, Driven by AI and Bio Healthcare
In a landmark announcement, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups revealed that venture investment in South Korea's top 10 deep...
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ChatGPT App Usage in Korea Exceeds 3 Million Monthly Users: WiseApp Survey
A recent survey has revealed that Open AI's ChatGPT app is experiencing significant popularity in South Korea, with over 3...
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Innovation Forest’s 2023 Report Unveils Korea’s Startup Investment Landscape: Insights and Trends
The prominent Korean startup growth analysis platform, 'Innovation Forest', unveiled its much-anticipated '2023 Investment Settlement Report’ on January 31. This...
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