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Why Korean Startups Need to Hire Female Entrepreneurs
Korea has made a lot of progress when it comes to gender equality, however, they still have a long way to go, especially when it comes to female entrepreneurs. We recently did an article on the Top 20 Korean Entrepreneurs in Korea and realized that there are still not enough female entrepreneurs…
A Few Reasons to use Pinterest to Promote your Korean startup
Pinterest is one of the most powerful promotional tools for startups- but it's also one of the least used, too. The platform's reputation does it a bit of a disservice. When you think of Pinterest, what comes to your head? Halloween costumes? Nail art? Gluten-free cake recipes? But, if you're a…
UBI in Korea – The Youth Basic Income Project in Gyeonggi-do
With the concern regarding inequality and unemployment rising in South Korea, the Korean government is looking to innovate their existing redistribution strategy. There is a growing concern not just in South Korea, but around the world, that monopolies, automation, and AI technology will disrupt…
Korean Cab-Hailing Startups Revolutionizing the Ride-Hailing Industry
When it comes to cab-hailing services, Kakao Taxi reigns supreme in Korea with an 80% market share. The size of the taxi market in South Korea is over $7 billion. Therefore there is plenty of room for Korean cab-hailing startups to enter the space. Kakao Taxi has been around since 2015, and it lets…
NFT Startups in Korea in High Demand by Investors
It seems like NFTs are the biggest trend in tech these days. NFT (or Non-Fungible Token) are one-of-a-kind digital assets that provide certification of ownership of the asset a user is buying. NFTs use blockchain technology as a ledger to record their sale and ownership. NFT startups in Korea are…
