Korea’s Venture Ecosystem Confronts Legal Imbalance: Lawmakers Target “Hidden Liability” in Startup Investments
Korea’s startup ecosystem is facing a turning point as policymakers move to address a long-standing legal imbalance that has left ...
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RCPS Investment Practices in Korea Put Startups at Risk, Driving Momentum for Change
In Korea’s startup ecosystem, one funding instrument dominates early-stage investment: Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares (RCPS). While designed to protect investors, ...
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 ...
Kakao Names Kakao Ventures CEO Shina Chung as New CEO Amid Corporate Crisis
Amid a corporate crisis, South Korean tech giant Kakao has officially nominated Shina Chung, the current CEO of Kakao Ventures, ...