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Korean Fundraising 101 the Basics of Raising Money in Korea
South Korea is becoming one of the most vibrant nations in the world and a growing tourist destination. South Korea has come a long way since the Korean War where their national income per citizen was the same as the country Ghana. In 60 years they have become one of the top economic powers in the…
Cryptocurrency in Korea – The Hacking of Upbit
The biggest news regarding cryptocurrency in Korea has been the hacking of Korea's top cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. Upbit was hacked for $50 million worth of Ether. This beat the news of Bithumb's hacking of $13 million in EOS and $6 million in XRP back in March. Upbit ended up suspending all…
ASEAN Angel Investors Looking to Target Startups in Korea
It takes courage to embark on a startup journey. Whether the journey starts as a founder, investor, or a team member, all are innovators that are driven by a passion to make a lasting impact. Investing in early-stage startups is a high-risk venture. But at the same time, if executed the right way,…
Korean Banks Using Blockchain Technology – Complete List for 2023
Around the world, the industry that has been against Blockchain the most have been banks. However, in Korea, banks seem to be embracing Blockchain technologies. At first, many Korean banks saw Blockchain as a competition. Early on, many banks in Korea feared they would lose funds and customers to…
A Korean Startup Needs to Capitalize on CBD Oil in Korea
Korea became the first country in East Asia to legalize medical marijuana. CBD oil in Korea is big news considering the United States has seen a boom in the cannabis market in the past few years once cannabis was legalized. The CBD market in the states is expected to hit $20 billion by 2024. With…
How Korean startups want to create a more sustainable future
Korea is a country that is committed to growing a sustainable environment. Former president Lee Myung Bak was the first to address the nation’s environmental development. "If we make up our minds before others and take action, we will be able to lead green growth and take the initiative in creating…
