Boosting Startup Exits: Korea’s Pension Fund Pool Commits ₩40B ($29M) in First-Ever Venture Investment
For the first time since its establishment in 2001, Korea’s Pension Fund Pool is stepping into venture capital. With a ...
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MSS Selects 60 LICORN Firms to Position Korean SMEs in Global Startup Pipeline
Korea is highlighting the view that the next generation of unicorns may emerge from today’s small businesses. Through the MSS ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups Overhauls Disaster Relief to Protect Small Businesses in 2025
As climate risks escalate across South Korea, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has launched a comprehensive overhaul of ...
Korea’s NEXT UNICORN Project Draws Surge in VC Interest as $1.2B AI and Deep Tech Funding Round Opens
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has taken a decisive step to strengthen the nation’s position in AI ...
Korean Government to Support Startups and SMEs with Up to ₩1M ($77K) Global Certification Funding
The South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) is offering up to ₩100 million KRW (approx. $77,000 USD) in ...
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