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The Future of Work in South Korea
These days, most workplaces are facing drastic changes in operation. The recent events in 2020 (COVID-19) especially pushed the switch from traditional business models to a technology-based remote business model. Although this shift seemed sudden, it had already been in progress for the past couple…
The Digitization of Hangul Contributed to Korea’s Economic Rise
South Korea’s economic rise has been impressive. They have gone from one of the poorest countries in the world to one of the richest in just 50 years. This economic rise after the harsh Japanese colonial rule and the devastation of the Korean War is often referred to as the “Miracle on the Han”.…
NPX Capital – An Alternative Investment Firm in Korea
NPX Capital is changing the way venture capital operates. Korean VC firms are known to fund tech startups for a percentage of the equity in the hope of getting 100x returns with an IPO within 5-10 years. If these VCs got lucky, they would get 2-3 startups to that point. However, times have changed…
Top Peer to Peer Lending Startups in Korea
Peer to Peer lending startups in Korea has continued to grow. They have done a great job of bringing lenders and borrowers together online. It is beneficial for lenders are they get a much higher rate of return than what is currently available from other investment options in Korea. In addition,…
Korean Proptech startups Focusing on the Construction Industry
As South Korea continues to develop, there has been a rise in Korean proptech startups focusing on the construction industry. There is significant potential for greater adoption of technology to enhance productivity in the construction industry in Korea. Therefore, many of these proptech startups…
Electric Vehicle Charging Startups in Korea – Clean Mobility
The South Korean government is moving quickly to set up charging stations all across Korea. In order for the electric vehicle industry to thrive in Korea, a strong recharging infrastructure needs to be built. The biggest weakness for EVs at the moment is their short driving range. The South Korean…
