Korea’s decade-long experiment in global founder integration reached a defining moment this week. As the world’s innovation corridors converge, the…
Korea Venture Investment Corp. (KVIC) has selected six international venture capital firms to operate its second-half 2025 Global Fund, forming…
South Korea’s Galaxy Corporation, home to global artist G-Dragon, has reached unicorn status with a KRW 1 trillion (~ USD…
As the world’s startup ecosystems grow more connected, Korea is stepping forward as a bridge linking global founders with Asia’s…
Korean medical AI company Lunit is advancing its U.S. expansion by submitting its breast cancer risk prediction solution, Lunit INSIGHT…
The global content industry in South Korea is now entering a new phase where education, entertainment, and artificial intelligence converge.…
South Korea’s race to establish sovereign AI infrastructure is revealing how deep-tech startups now serve as both technological pioneers and…
Korea’s public sector has long struggled to integrate advanced AI tools due to strict data-security segregation. That barrier has now…
In Europe’s deep tech arena, where AI and climate innovation define the next industrial frontier, a Korean startup quietly reshaped…
AI runs on data, but reliable intelligence runs on context. The acquisition of Select Star, a metadata governance platform founded…
In South Korea’s fast-evolving startup scene, momentum is no longer measured by how much money is spent but by how reliably it moves. After a new record allocation for R&D and venture funding annoucement, investors are beginning to question not the government’s ambition, but its consistency. As founders navigate shifting rules and delayed disbursements, predictability—once overlooked—is now seen as one of Korea’s most critical enablers of innovation. Korea’s 2026 Budget Raises More Questions Than Confidence South Korea’s 2026 budget confirms a paradox shaping its startup ecosystem. The country has committed record funding to research and development (R&D), AI, and small business recovery. Yet, investors and founders are less concerned about the amount of money and more about the uncertainty surrounding how and when that money will flow. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) finalized its 2026 budget at KRW 16.52 trillion, an 8.4% rise from last year. The Fund of Funds, a cornerstone of Korea’s venture investment engine, was trimmed to KRW 820 billion, down from the government’s original plan of KRW1.1 trillion. While still 64% higher than the…
Korea’s startup ecosystem has taken a decisive step toward maturity. A new legal amendment has officially ended joint liability for…
For a moment, South Korea’s startup ecosystem held its breath. With the fate of the “DoctorNow Prevention Bill,” the country…
As global investors look to deep tech and climate innovation for long-term value, Korea is quietly recalibrating its own venture…
In an era where startup ecosystems are competing to attract global innovation, Korea is quietly reshaping its role, launching startups abroad and inviting the world’s most promising tech founders into its own market. The upcoming K-Scouter 2025 Demo Day, led by beSUCCESS, signals the evolving ambition, transforming Seoul into a testing ground for ideas ready to bridge global industries. Global Startups Debut at K-Scouter 2025 Demo Day in Seoul Global startup media group beSUCCESS hosted the K-Scouter 2025 Demo Day on December 5 at TIPS Town S2 in Gangnam, Seoul, bringing together investors, founders, and corporate leaders exploring cross-border innovation. The event, organized under the Global Startup Inbound Program led by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), marked the first official showcase of global innovation startups selected through this year’s K-Scouter program. Fourteen companies were previously chosen based on market-entry potential and technical competitiveness. Among them, ten startups took the stage to present their collaboration strategies and partnership models for the Korean market. K-Scouter Program: Linking Global Innovation with…
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its ambitions to lead the AI-driven global economy, Humain CEO Tareq Amin is preparing for his…
Korea is preparing for the next leap in its startup evolution. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) announced that…
As artificial intelligence reshapes creative industries worldwide, Korea is emerging as a testing ground for how technology and storytelling can…
What if you could design smarter buildings in minutes instead of months—and boost returns while doing it? That’s the vision…
Mednaath is a company founded by Nitish Kumar, IIT Alumni, in India in 2021 and expanded to South Korea in…
Korean biotech startup Galux Inc. is making waves on the global stage with its groundbreaking AI-driven platform, GaluxDesign, designed to…
Korea’s decade-long experiment in global founder integration reached a defining moment this week. As the world’s innovation corridors converge, the…
As the world’s startup ecosystems grow more connected, Korea is stepping forward as a bridge linking global founders with Asia’s…
The global race to attract high-impact startups is accelerating, and Korea is making its next decisive move. As nations compete…
Korea’s startup scene is about to pause, reflect, and reimagine its future. In the coming first venture week, the nation’s…
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, innovation is key to staying ahead. Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has taken a…
In a first of its kind instance in South Korea’s legal industry, prominent law firm Shin & Kim has implemented…
For startups, the beginning years are the most crucial ones, when the pitches to VCs are to be made, teams…
