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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…
The Power of Google SEO for Startups in Korea – Best Tips
Startups in Korea tend to focus mainly on Naver SEO/SEM (Search Engine Marketing) and not so much on Google SEO (Search Engine Optimization). This is understandable since most are marketing to the Korean consumer who overwhelming use Naver. However, no one outside of Korea uses Naver. The majority…
Discover the top Car-Sharing Startups in Korea Advancing Ride-Sharing
Car-sharing startups in Korea continue to gain momentum as fuel prices continue to rise. As commuting in Korea becomes longer and more expensive, the ability to carpool without hassle helps commuters especially in Seoul save money as well as time. While the ride-sharing market is not as strong due…
Freight service startups in Korea for Cargo Transportation
One of the industries that are in desperate need of innovation is the logistics industry. Therefore, there have emerged numerous logistics startups in Korea looking to disrupt the business of moving and storing things by digitizing and automating as many industrial processes as possible. A lot of…
