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LG Uplus seems to be going all-in on VR to raise its 5G network subscribers. LG is Korea's third-largest mobile carrier behind SK and KT. They hope that their focus on VR will be…

The first Center for Creative Economy & Innovation in South Korea was set up in Daegu City in September 2014. Ever since then, a total of 19 Centers for Creative Economy and…

Snapchat hasn't really taken off in Korea as Instagram has. The main reason for this is the SNOW app. SNOW is a beauty and makeup camera app in Korea that is used by Koreans…

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…

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…

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…

KITA is the first private project that supports startups by establishing their proof of concept (PoC). Furthermore, they offer startups their first gateway to successful sales.…

Forbes recently came out with its latest richest people in the world list. The combined net worth of the 10 richest South Koreans now stands at a little over $60 billion in 2020.…

The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) program is the most significant inbound global startup program that brings innovative foreign startups into South Korea. It is Asia’s…

For the Korean startup ecosystem to flourish, Korea needs more and more entrepreneurs trying new things. Therefore it is important for entrepreneurs in Korea to always be open to…