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SNOW – The Best Beauty and Makeup Camera App in Korea
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 instead of Snapchat. The app allows users to edit images or videos emojis, real-time beauty effects, funny costumes, and…
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…
KITA Open Innovation Program – Cases of Excellence
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. They do this by offering the multipurpose facility of COEX as a testing site for the Fourth Industrial Revolution…
Top 10 Richest People in South Korea
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. Compare this to Jeff Bezo's net worth of $113 billion. South Korea's top billionaires have taken a hit due to the…
