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EdVentures GBA Fellowship Targets Edtech Startups in Korea
EdVentures Global Business Acceleration (GBA) Fellowship offers Korean Edtech startups an all-expenses-paid 5-day program to the Greater Bay Area, the Silicon Valley of Asia. The Fellowship is designed for growth-stage education ventures that have demonstrated success in their home markets and are…
Korean Americans Can Succeed in the Korean Startup Ecosystem
Many Korean Americans visit South Korea to reconnect with family roots and experience Korea for the first time. While they are here they love to party and have a great time in places like Gangnam, Itaewon, Hongdae, etc. However, besides the aspect of having fun, there are many business…
Techstars Korea Accelerator – Mentorship Driven Program
Techstars, a startup accelerator has launched Techstars Korea Accelerator this year. Techstars has been looking to accelerate its global expansion efforts and thanks to its $42 million investment lead by SVB Financial Group, this will be possible. In addition, Techstars has 49 accelerator programs…
Education Inequality in Korea is a Problem that Needs to be Solved
Having access to better schools, teachers, and private education is a huge advantage for those who can afford it. Education inequality exists all around the world, however, it is extremely problematic in South Korea. The education system in Korea has been criticized for putting too much weight on…
Shopping Habits in Korea Changed Due to COVID-19
When you walk down the streets of Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Garosugil (Sina-dong), and even inside COEX mall, you will notice that more and more stores are shutting down. Offline stores have been under pressure due to online retailers even before COVID-19. Shopping habits in Korea are changing as…
Will Bank of Korea Launch Digital Currencies in Korea?
The Bank of Joseon introduced currency notes in Korea back in 1946. 4 years later, a new central bank called the Bank of Korea replaced the Bank of Joseon. Now they play a major role in maintaining price stability in South Korea. However, recently with the rise of Bitcoin and other…
