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Center for Creative Economy & Innovation in South Korea- CCEI
The first Center for Creative Economy & Innovation in South Korea was set up in Daegu City in September 2014. Ever since then, a total of 19 Centers for Creative Economy and Innovation (CCEI) have been established in cities and provinces all across South Korea. All the centers are operated by the…
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…
Industries in Korea Being Transformed by Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology is one of the most exciting technologies around. It is being adopted across different industries from financial services to supply chains and many other industries. Industries in Korea are being transformed by Blockchain technology by offering greater transparency, enhanced…
Currency Exchange Startups in Korea Offer Alternatives to Banks
Banks in Korea or other intermediaries (airports) charge high fees for currency exchanges. Thankfully there are currency exchange startups in Korea looking to disrupt this sector. Mobile payment services like Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, and Toss have already cut costs and commissions for consumers in…
Genetics Startups in Korea Changing the Future of Healthcare
Advancement in technology has lowered the cost of gene sequencing technologies. This has led to the rise of genetics startups in Korea that are looking to change the future of healthcare. Genomic data is now widely available which will play a vital role in understanding complex diseases and more…
