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Why is the Youth Unemployment Rate in Korea so High?
The youth unemployment rate in South Korea currently stands at 10%. South Korea overall lost over 1 million jobs from the same time last year. The majority of job loss was in the service sector which has been hit especially hard during the coronavirus pandemic. Retail jobs, hotel jobs, and…
AI and IoT Impacting the Consumer Shopping Experience in Korea
As the world adjusts to shopping online since COVID-19, South Koreans are already used to it. South Korea already ranked inside the top 3 for online shopping even before COVID-19. Now, South Korea ranks second behind China in terms of online consumption. It is estimated that a little over 50% of…
A Comprehensive Guide to 5G in South Korea
While China is considered King when it comes to 5G technology, then South Korea is the prince. South Korean telecommunication companies have made 5G services available to consumers in April 2019. The Korean government has offered tax breaks and government investments totaling $27 billion by 2022.…
Top Korean Medical Startups Incorporating AI Technologies
The coronavirus has brought a lot of attention to the Medical industry in South Korea. South Korea has been praised not only for its fast response but also for its innovative technologies in regard to testing for the coronavirus. The use of AI in the healthcare industry in South Korea exploded in…
Robotics Startups in Korea at the Forefront of Innovation
Will robots replace the human workforce? It seems inevitable as they are becoming increasingly prevalent in almost every industry. They can be found in manufacturing, education, and even healthcare. This is thanks to the advancement in engineering, science, and AI which have helped produce…
SaaS Startups in Korea Offering Business Solutions for Retail
SaaS (Software as a Service) startups are on the rise as more and more customers use the web for their work. SaaS products and services allow users to access their account from any device to continue their work. What makes SaaS so popular is that users don't have to install software on each of…
