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Smartphone Use in Korea is Getting Out of Hand
Smartphone use is increasing everywhere in the world. However, smartphone use in Korea is increasing at an alarming rate. South Korea ranks at the top for smartphone ownership at 95%. The other 5% have a mobile phone. Therefore in South Korea, smartphone or mobile phone ownership is at 100%.…
NextRise – Global Startup Conference in Seoul – Complete Review
The Korean government is taking an active role in trying to grow the Korean startup ecosystem. The NextRise 2020 Seoul is a global startup conference and exhibition to connect Korean startups with the global startup ecosystem. After a successful NextRise 2019, NextRise 2020 continued its quest to…
The Pros and Cons for working at Pangyo Techno Valley
The Korean government has spent a lot of money trying to make Pangyo Techno Valley into Seoul’s top tech cluster. There is even an express subway line to Pangyo from Gangnam that takes around 20 minutes. The area was created in 2012 and is now home to major gaming companies like Nexon and NCsoft,…
IMSYSTEM – Microrobot for Cardio Vascular Disease Procedures
Microrobots are becoming increasingly popular in cardiovascular disease procedures due to their unique ability to navigate through the vasculature and deliver drugs or perform other procedures at a specific site. Korean startup IMSYSTEM has created a micro-robotic medical system for…
Clean Beauty Startup Power Player – Beauty Brand ongredients
There has been a growing trend among beauty brands in recent years to focus on sustainable and cruelty-free products. This is in response to increasing consumer demand for sustainable and ethically-produced goods. Many cosmetic companies have switched to using organic ingredients and have adopted…
Viroute – Natural Raw Material Sourcing Platform
As the world becomes increasingly connected, consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental and social impact of the products they purchase. In response, many brands and companies are beginning to focus on sourcing their raw materials from sustainable and ethical sources. Viroute, a natural…
