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The Esports Industry in Korea – Korean Gaming Culture
South Korea is known for its passion for gaming and Esports. Esports is, short for electronic sports, has become extremely popular in South Korea due to various factors such as easy access for the youth to access high-speed internet, the rise in the cultural acceptance of gaming, and the rise of…
How Global Brands Can Enter the South Korean Market
If you're a company looking to enter the South Korean market, you need to assess your resources, export background, and overall business plan. Understanding how Korean consumers will receive your product or service is essential. Before diving in, it's wise to conduct market research for at least a…
P2P Marketplaces: Connecting Koreans to the Global Bitcoin Market
South Korea is considered one of Asia’s major cryptocurrency trading hubs, especially in December 2017 when bitcoin (BTC) gained swift popularity among crypto markets because of an event known as the “Kimchi Premium.” During this time, BTC’s price in South Korean markets skyrocketed at 43 percent…
A Few Reasons to use Pinterest to Promote your Korean startup
Pinterest is one of the most powerful promotional tools for startups- but it's also one of the least used, too. The platform's reputation does it a bit of a disservice. When you think of Pinterest, what comes to your head? Halloween costumes? Nail art? Gluten-free cake recipes? But, if you're a…
UBI in Korea – The Youth Basic Income Project in Gyeonggi-do
With the concern regarding inequality and unemployment rising in South Korea, the Korean government is looking to innovate their existing redistribution strategy. There is a growing concern not just in South Korea, but around the world, that monopolies, automation, and AI technology will disrupt…
How to Become a Startup Entrepreneur in Korea
More and more Koreans are want to be an entrepreneur in Korea and start their own Korean Startups. That wasn't always the case. In Korea, the dream was for many years was to work for one of the big conglomerates like Samsung or Hyundai. Times have changed and more young Koreans are looking to go…
