Korea’s venture capital presence is extending beyond Asia. FuturePlay’s new agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA) signals not…
As global investors look to deep tech and climate innovation for long-term value, Korea is quietly recalibrating its own venture…
In Europe’s deep tech arena, where AI and climate innovation define the next industrial frontier, a Korean startup quietly reshaped…
Korea is taking another decisive step toward deepening the link between finance and innovation. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups…
A fresh cyberattack on South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has once again put a spotlight on the nation’s digital…
As Korea’s venture ecosystem matures, the government is shifting its focus from startup creation to capital sustainability. The 20th anniversary…
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…
As artificial intelligence becomes the new economic engine, Korea’s next challenge is not computing power—it’s data governance. While startups race…
Korea’s dominance in entertainment and digital infrastructure has long attracted global tech innovators, but the arrival of ElevenLabs marks a…
As global investors look to deep tech and climate innovation for long-term value, Korea is quietly recalibrating its own venture rules to match that horizon. A new policy revision extends the nation’s venture investment timeline, signaling recognition that breakthrough technologies need time to mature—but it also raises questions about how far regulation should shape a market meant to thrive on risk. Korea’s Venture Investment Law Revision Aims to Ease Pressure on Early Investors The National Assembly’s Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups Committee has approved an amendment to the Venture Investment Promotion Act extending the mandatory investment period for venture capital firms and accelerators from three years to five. This change, enacted alongside the removal of joint founder liability, is designed to give investors more breathing room to support startups—especially in deep tech and early-stage research sectors where longer R&D timelines often limit traditional investment cycles. Previously, venture investment firms and accelerators had to meet required investment ratios within three years of registration or face administrative penalties. The tight window frequently discouraged funding for technologies requiring long-term verification, such as…
Korea’s startup ecosystem is entering a turning point in how it defines responsibility and risk. By eliminating founder joint liability…
Considering that South Korea has been pushing its global innovation economy, talent mobility is now emerging as its next frontier.…
South Korea’s startup ecosystem faces another defining test. The newly passed “Doctor Now Prevention Bill” revives memories of the TADA…
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its ambitions to lead the AI-driven global economy, Humain CEO Tareq Amin is preparing for his first official visit to South Korea — a trip that could mark a turning point in AI diplomacy between the two nations. His visit, anchored around the global startup event COMEUP 2025, reflects how rapidly AI cooperation is evolving from strategic dialogue to tangible infrastructure partnerships. Industry observers are watching closely as Amin’s meetings in Seoul bring together Korea’s top AI leaders — Naver, SK Telecom, and government ministries — signaling a new phase in the intersection of data, innovation, and investment between Asia and the Middle East. Saudi’s State-Backed AI Vision Meets Korea’s Deep-Tech Strength Tareq Amin, who leads Humain, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned AI company funded by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), will visit Korea from December 9 to 11, 2025. This marks the first high-level engagement of Humain in East Asia and is expected to set the tone for broader bilateral collaboration. Humain has been rapidly expanding its global footprint with major initiatives such as a 500MW AI…
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…
Virtual production is accelerating a structural shift in how content is financed, produced, and distributed. Once limited to high-budget studios,…
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…
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…
Korea’s deep-tech startup ecosystem has gained a powerful new catalyst. NVIDIA has joined forces with leading venture capital firms and…
At Japan IT Week Autumn 2025, held from October 22 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Korea’s software industry…
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…
