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Top Female Founder in South Korea – Sophie Kim CEO of Market Kurly
Research shows that female startup founders face negative attitudes during pitches. Investors ask women more about risk and losses. However, men are asked about ambitions and achievements. While this has been a problem in South Korea in the past, Entrepreneurs like Sophie Kim are paving the way for…
Esports Organizations in Korea – A Complete Overview
South Korea is the birthplace of Esports. Competitive gaming has been around since the 1980s. However, true Esports which included pro-gamers, sponsors, and huge spectatorship really exploded thanks to Starcraft and its expansion pack Starcraft: Brood War. This game was massively popular in South…
Incheon Startup Park – Landmark of Innovation Growth
Shinhan Financial Group hosted an MOU ceremony along with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the Incheon Metropolitan City, and Celltrion. They aim to build an ecosystem for innovative startups through Incheon Startup Park. In addition, Shinhan will create a top-tier, one-stop platform in Korea…
Air Premia – The World’s First Hybrid Airline
Air Premia is the world’s first official hybrid airline. Air Premia is South Korea’s newest airline and is getting a lot of buzz and attention in the aviation industry. The South Korean airline industry is already known for Korean Air and Asiana, but now there is a new player in the space called…
Blockchain Platforms in Korea You Need to Know
With all the uncertainty regarding Blockchain regulations in South Korea, you would think their Blockchain ecosystem would be dying down. However, that is far from the case. Blockchain adoption is consistently growing in Korea. Furthermore, industries involved in finance, logistics, health, social…
Top Social Impact Startups in Korea You Need to Know
Investors are not just concerned about making money. Many have already made all the money they could need and are looking to generate social and environmental value. Korea's impact investing sector is growing and there are many Korean VC firms and impact investors looking at social ventures that…
