Korea’s SME Debt Reform Policies: Boost Credit Soundness and Recovery with Broader Market Implications
Korea is moving to overhaul how small business debt is managed, ending the long-standing practice of extending virtually uncollectible loans. ...
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Korea Opens Pension Funds to Venture Investment, Expands Mother Fund to Drive AI Startup Growth
Korea is moving to reshape its startup landscape with bold financial reforms tied to its ambition of becoming the top ...
Korea Launches First Chungnam Venture Fund Worth ₩101.1B ($74M), Boosting Regional Startup Competitiveness
Korea is stepping up efforts to decentralize startup investment beyond Seoul. With the establishment of the Chungnam Venture Fund worth ...
Korea Expands Startup Policy 2025 with Joint Liability Reforms, Aiming for Global Top Four Venture Ecosystem
For years, Korean founders have pointed to joint liability in venture investment as a barrier to second attempts. Hence, the ...
KVIC Launches H2 Global Fund 2025: ₩768B ($560M) Drive to Attract Global VC into Korean Startups
South Korea is intensifying its global venture capital strategy. With the launch of the H2 Global Fund 2025 round, KVIC ...
Korea’s ‘Top Four Global Venture Nations’ Strategy Tested on Mother Fund and Pension Financing Reform
South Korea’s ambition to rank among the world’s “Top Four Global Venture Nations” now hinges on startup financing reform. Industry ...
Korea’s Dual VC Licensing System Leaves Founders Vulnerable — and the Startup Ecosystem in Need of Reform
In Korea’s venture capital market, the type of investor backing a startup can determine whether a founder’s personal assets remain ...
Korea Sets Sights on Top Four Global Venture Nations with New Ecosystem and Capital Market Reforms
South Korea is sharpening its venture playbook. SMEs and Startups Minister Han Seong-sook has delivered a 2025 comprehensive plan to ...
Korea Backs 52 Global Collaborative R&D Projects to Lead in AI, Biotech, and Semiconductor Innovation
Korea is stepping onto the global R&D stage with unprecedented force. Backed by strategic alliances with Purdue University, Fraunhofer, and ...
K-Startup Grand Challenge 2025 Eases Visa Rules, Strengthening Korea’s Global Founder Pipeline
South Korea is taking another step to attract high-potential global founders by adjusting visa policies tied to its flagship K-Startup ...