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BMW Group Korea Looking for Innovative Startups in Korea
BMW Group entered the South Korean market by setting up a subsidiary in 1995. For the next 25 years, they have built a strong presence in South Korea and have invested over $350 million to date. This had lead to thousands of new jobs and new facilities across Korea. Recently, there has been a…
Seoul Fintech Lab – Incubation Program for Fintech Startups
There has been a rise of promising Fintech startups in Korea. So far there are over 400 Fintech companies in South Korea. Furthermore, the Korean government also realizes the potential of Fintech in enableing financial inclusion. Therefore, the financial services industry has quickly become a major…
Global Accelerator Programs Korean Startups Should Join
If startups in South Korea really want to grow their global presence, there is no easier way to do so than join global accelerator programs. There are startup accelerator programs in Korea, however many are focused on the Korean market. For startups that have a product or service that can be…
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…
