Korea Links Startup Policy to Worker Welfare: New ESG Standard for Innovation
Korea’s startup policy is entering a new phase where social responsibility meets innovation. By linking government support to employee protection, ...
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Performance Over Promises: Korea Resets Its Regional Development Playbook for Startup & Innovation Era
Korea is rethinking how regional innovation translates into real economic outcomes. The government’s latest reform signals a decisive shift — ...
NVIDIA and Korean VCs Launch ‘Physical AI Startup Alliance,’ Advancing Korea’s Deep-Tech Ecosystem
Korea’s deep-tech startup ecosystem has gained a powerful new catalyst. NVIDIA has joined forces with leading venture capital firms and ...
Korea’s National Audit Calls for SME Policy Overhaul: Balancing AI Growth, IP Protection, and Global Startup Expansion
The next phase of Korea’s 2025 National Assembly audit placed the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) under a sharper ...
KIBO $3.5M Loan Misuse Exposes Strain in Korea’s Startup Credit System: 1 Officer for 250 Firms
South Korea’s startup credit ecosystem faces growing pressure after revelations that KRW 4.8 billion (~ USD 3.5 million) in guaranteed ...
Korea’s SME Governance Under Scrutiny: Public Fund Misuse Exposes Policy Oversight Gaps
South Korea’s SME policy ecosystem is facing a critical test of credibility. A series of fund misuse cases within key ...
Beyond 2025 National Audit: Korea’s MSS Bets on AI, Youth Founders, and Regional Venture Funds to Drive Inclusive Innovation
Following intense parliamentary scrutiny over technology protection and policy execution, Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) is steering toward ...