South Korea is reshaping its industrial funding model. After decades of venture-centric policy, Seoul is pivoting toward large-scale deep-tech and…
Global investors are once again watching South Korea’s fintech credibility being tested. The country that once promised to lead Asia’s…
In South Korea’s fast-evolving startup scene, momentum is no longer measured by how much money is spent but by how…
What began as a cybersecurity breach at Korea’s largest e-commerce company is now shaking the foundation of its digital marketplace.…
South Korea’s startup ecosystem, once seen as an emerging innovation hub, is showing signs of stagnation. The country now counts…
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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…
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…
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…
