COMEUP Stars 2025: Korea Bets on 20 Startups to Break into U.S., Japan, China, and Europe
South Korea has sharpened its focus on global expansion for startups through COMEUP Stars 2025, the flagship program of its ...
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NEXT UNICORN Project: Korea’s ₩610B ($445M) Initiative to Scale AI and Deep Tech Startups into Global Players
After weeks of discussions and preview, South Korea has finally unveiled more about NEXT UNICORN Project, one of its most ...
OpenAI Korea Launch Names Artue as Innovation Partner — What It Means for Korea’s AI Startups
When OpenAI opened its Korea office in September 2025, it named 12 domestic partner companies to showcase collaboration opportunities. Among ...
Global AI Infrastructure Future: Efficiency, Orchestration, and Abstraction — Why CB Insights Sees Korean Startups Leading the Charge
Global recognition of Korean AI startups is far more than just prestige. The recognition signals the country’s growing foothold in ...
South Korea Ends Venture Ban on Virtual Asset Firms — But Did It Miss the Window for Global Competitiveness?
South Korea has finally lifted its seven-year ban on designating virtual asset firms as venture businesses. The policy reversal opens ...
Beyond Venture Capital: Korea’s Startup Ecosystem Confronts Its Most Persistent Challenge — Liquidity
Korea’s startup ecosystem is celebrated for its innovation and policy support, but liquidity remains a fundamental barrier to growth. While ...
Korea’s Rebellions Scales Up with RebelQuad — Positioning as a Non-U.S. Alternative in the Global AI Chip Race
The global AI chip race is no longer defined solely by U.S. giants. As sovereign AI demand accelerates, Korea’s Rebellions ...
Korea’s KIBO Unlocks US$130M AI Guarantee Program to Fuel Startup Growth and Global Competitiveness
South Korea is intensifying support for its artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem with a major policy finance initiative. Korea Technology Finance ...
15 Venture Funds Selected as Korea Commits US$430M to AI & Deep-Tech Unicorns
South Korea is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-tech as the country sharpens its unicorn strategy. The Ministry ...
Dunamu Positions Korea at the Forefront of Web3: UDC 2025 Spotlights Stablecoin Strategy and Global Blockchain Ambitions
Korean largest digital asset exchange operator, Dunamu, has declared its intent to move beyond trading — seeks to position itself ...