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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 1h
💸 Fund misuse in SME agencies exposed deep governance flaws:

‼️conflict-of-interest failures
‼️oversight blind spots

Can Korea’s startup policy ecosystem rebuild trust while pushing toward global innovation leadership?
#KoreanStartups #MSS #KOSME #SEMAS
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Korea’s SME Governance Under Scrutiny: Public Fund Misuse Exposes Policy Oversight Gaps - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s SME policy system faces scrutiny as public fund misuse reveals oversight gaps, testing trust in the nation’s startup and innovation governance.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 2h
Nearly half of Korea’s smart-factory SMEs say #AI is now essential—but funding & talent remain major hurdles.

As govt. expands its AI Transformation (AX) strategy, #startups & manufacturers are urging stronger support to bridge this gap.

#Koreanstartups
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Korea’s AI Transformation Reaches Factory Floors: SMEs Demand Funding and Talent Support - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
As Korea deepens its national AI Transformation (AX) strategy, a growing number of small and medium-sized manufacturers are calling for stronger policy support. Recent survey findings reveal that many...
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 23h
⚠️ Startup stock option grants plunged 29% in 2 years in Korea.

With IPOs slowing & tax rules outdated, startups are losing a key edge in the global talent race.

Time for smarter incentives & policy that rewards innovation, not punishes it.
#KoreanStartups
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Startup Stock Option Grants Fall Nearly 30%: Korea’s Need for Smarter Tax Incentives - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s startup stock option grants drop nearly 30%, exposing the urgent need for smarter tax incentives to sustain innovation and global competitiveness.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 1d
🚀 Korea is moving from crisis recovery to crisis prevention.

🤖 New AI-powered early warning system will monitor 3M small businesses, spotting financial risks before they hit.

😎 This is how digital governance becomes real #SMEResilience

#KoreanStartups #AI #AX #DX
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Korea Launches Data-Driven Early Warning System to Strengthen SME Resilience - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups launches predictive monitoring system, redefining SME resilience and crisis prevention through digital policy innovation.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 1d
🌳 #Korea is turning the #EU 's carbon border rules into a growth opportunity.

By aligning ministries, exporters, & tech institutes, government is preparing SMEs for 2026 #CBAM compliance, building global competitiveness through carbon-smart innovation.

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EU CBAM Response: Korea’s Policy Coordination Is Powering SME Carbon Readiness - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
South Korea has mobilized ministries and agencies to prepare Korean SMEs for EU CBAM, turning carbon regulation into a catalyst for export competitiveness.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 1d
💀 Nearly 40% of Korean startups collapse within five years — even with record government support.

Korea’s startup “Death Valley” shows why early funding isn’t enough.

#funding #Startups #Innovation #ScaleUp #KoreanStartups #scaleup #startupstories
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Inside Korea’s Startup “Death Valley”: Why Government Funding Isn’t Enough for Long-Term Survival - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s startup ecosystem faces a survival test as 40% of government-funded startups close within five years—exposing why early aid alone can’t ensure growth.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 2d
🪖 A new K-Defense Startup Strategy from South Korea — integrating AI, drones & robotics into #defense innovation.

Startups will soon stand at the core of Korea’s dual-use future ➡️ civilians & #military.
#KDefense #AI #Startups #Innovation #DeepTech
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K-Defense Startup Strategy: A Shift in Korea’s Innovation Policy Toward Dual-Use Global Competitiveness - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
As global defense innovation shifts toward agile, AI-driven technologies, Korea is charting a new path to ensure its startups play a central role. The government’s latest K-Defense startup strategy si...
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 2d
🇰🇷 Korea boosts AI Transformation budget by 84% to KRW 455.2 billion — fueling smart factories, AI startups, and SME innovation.

A new era begins for #AIManufacturing and small business growth.

#AITransformation #SmartManufacturing #Startups #Innovation
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Korea Expands AI Transformation Budget by 84% to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing and Startup Growth - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
South Korea boosts its AI transformation fund by 84%, driving smart manufacturing, vertical AI adoption, and next-generation startup growth across industries.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 2d
💼 Even with Cambodia’s travel bans, Korean SMEs keep business running.

But that's not luck — it’s strategy.

🔹 This is how Korea’s export ecosystem turns global risk into growth 👇
#KoreanSMEs #Cambodia #GlobalTrade #Resilience
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How Korean SMEs Are Safeguarding Overseas Operations Amid Cambodia Travel Bans - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korean SMEs keep business steady in Cambodia despite travel bans, showcasing resilience, policy coordination, and strong global risk-management capacity.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 2d
🤝 Korea & #Indonesia opens real AI SME dialogue.

At Global ASTI 2025, both nations map out data-driven cooperation for SME growth & R&D exchange.

Will dialogue turn into real collaboration? 🧐

#AItransition #KISTI #ASEAN #KoreanStartups #Innovation
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Global ASTI 2025 Opens Korea – Indonesia Dialogue on AI and Cross-Border SME Growth - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
At Global ASTI 2025, Korea and Indonesia shift from policy talk to real implementation, launching an AI-powered framework for cross-border SME collaboration.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 3d
🎥 K-Content gets a KRW 50 B boost!

KIBO & KB Kookmin Bank partner to fund Korea’s creative economy — easing production costs & powering global expansion.

#KoreaTechDesk #KContent #InnovationFinance #KoreanStartups #CreativeEconomy #KIBO #KookminBank
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Korea Builds Financial Backbone for Next-Gen K-Content Through KIBO – KB Kookmin Bank Partnership - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea strengthens its creative economy as KIBO and KB Kookmin Bank launch a KRW 50 billion program to finance next-generation K-Content and global expansion.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 3d
Korea’s Global #ASTI 2025 turns R&D into a global AI collaboration platform.

ASTI-X = Connect | Intelligence | Global.

Read how Korea’s AI-powered network is reshaping global innovation 👇

#KoreaTechDesk #AItransition #KoreanStartups #KISTI #Innovation
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Global ASTI 2025: Korea’s National R&D Network Charts New Path for AI Collaboration and Export Growth - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s ASTI evolves into an AI-powered global R&D platform, driving cross-border innovation, SME growth, and new export opportunities amid shifting trade dynamics.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 3d
🚀 Korea boosts SME exports with new KRW 100 M support per company for overseas certifications (CE, UL, NMPA & more).

🗓️ Final 2025 round open till Nov 14.

#KoreaTechDesk #KoreanStartups #TradePolicy #ExportSupport #MSS #GlobalMarkets
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Korea’s MSS Strengthens SME Export Resilience Amid Global Trade Shifts with Overseas Certification Support - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea boosts SME export resilience with up to ₩100M (~$73K) each in support for global certification, helping firms overcome trade barriers & diversify markets.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 3d
Korea’s top #Crypto exchanges Dunamu (Upbit) & Bithumb skipped parliamentary questioning. Again.

Regulators face audits. Platforms don’t.
The result? A gap between industry power & public accountability.

#cryptocurrency #Fintech #Blockchain #KoreanStartups
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Korea’s Crypto Accountability Gap Widens as Dunamu, Bithumb Skip Third National Audit - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s major crypto exchanges, Dunamu and Bithumb, skip a third national audit in 2025, deepening concerns over transparency and regulatory accountability.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 4d
#Rebellions 🤝 #Lunit join forces — combining NPU power & medical precision to expand Korean AI globally.

With semiconductors and healthcare integration, #DeepTech collaboration is Korea’s next growth engine.
#VerticalAI #AItransition #KoreanStartups #Korea
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Korea Bets on Vertical AI: Rebellions and Lunit Collaborate to Expand Medical AI Ecosystem Globally - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s AI leaders Rebellions and Lunit unite to develop next-gen medical AI solutions, advancing vertical AI innovation and expanding into global markets.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 4d
Korea’s MSS moves beyond audit fallout — betting on AI, youth founders & regional VCs to spark the Third Venture Boom.

Policy shift = from repair → reinvention.

#KoreaTechDesk #KoreanStartups #AItransition #DeepTech #InnovationGovernance #VentureCapital
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Beyond 2025 National Audit: Korea’s MSS Bets on AI, Youth Founders, and Regional Venture Funds to Drive Inclusive Innovation - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s SME Ministry unveils post-audit reforms, channeling AI, youth entrepreneurship, and regional venture funds to power the nation’s next innovation wave.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 4d
🕵️‍♂️ Korea’s 2025 SME policy audit hits hard.

🔎 Lawmakers expose deep cracks in tech protection, delivery-app fairness & export support.

Full breakdown 👇
#KoreaTechDesk #KoreanStartups #SMEPolicy #InnovationAudit #PlatformEconomy #AItransition
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Korea’s SME Policy Audit Exposes Deep Structural Flaws in Technology Protection and Platform Fairness - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s 2025 National Audit exposes critical flaws in SME policy, revealing gaps in tech protection, platform fairness, and innovation governance
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 5d
K-startup Greenish is redefining fertility care.💡

At #RamenTech2025 Japan, it showcased Ferti-Max & Premia, inclusive fertility solutions drawing strong global interest.

#KoreanStartups #Femtech #BioHealth #FertilityInnovation #JapanMarket #KStartup
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Greenish Taps Japan’s Biohealth Market with Inclusive Fertility Solutions, Securing Global Partner Interest - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korean startup Greenish introduces inclusive fertility innovations in Japan, showcasing Ferti-Max and Premia to global partners at Ramen Tech 2025.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 6d
🕵️ Korea’s startup policy faces its biggest audit yet.

Lawmakers are reviewing whether ₩16.8T in SME & startup funding is driving real impact amid AI disruption and funding imbalance.

The execution will decide Korea’s innovation future.
#KoreanStartups
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Korea’s Parliamentary Audit Tests the Real Impact of SME and Startup Policies Amid AI Transformation and Funding Challenges - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s startup and SME policies face real scrutiny with the upcoming Parliament audit on AI transformation, fair trade, and innovation funding balance impacts.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 6d
🚀 #VietnamInnovationSummit2025
📅 Nov 6–7 | Ho Chi Minh City

Asia’s fastest-rising startup ecosystem meets global investors, policymakers, & innovators.

What's it about? Read the full event feature below.👇

#VIS2025 #VietnamStartups #ASEANInnovation #GlobalStartups
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Vietnam Innovation Summit 2025: Redefining Asia’s Startup Power and Building Bridges to Global Innovation - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Vietnam Innovation Summit 2025 unites Asia’s innovators, investors, and policymakers to shape a connected, sustainable future of global innovation.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 6d
✨ KOOM Festival 2025: K-Innovation reimagined on global stage!

🗓️Oct 16-18
📍 Duggal Greenhouse, Brooklyn Navy Yard
🎶 K-pop performances + startup showcases
🎟️ Read the full event feature on KTD below.

Don't miss it!

#KOOMFestival2025 #KoreanStartups #KCulture
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KOOM Festival 2025: Korean Innovation Reimagined on New York’s Global Stage - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Experience KOOM Festival 2025 in New York — where Korean startups, culture, and creativity converge to shape the next global wave of innovation. Register today!
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 6d
Korea’s SaaS leaders are heading to Tokyo!
9 innovators in AI, security, EdTech & automation join #GSMPTokyo2025 during #JapanITWeek

🗓️ Oct 22–24 | 📍#MakuhariMesse
Live demos + B2B matchmaking

Register now 👉 luma.com/gsmp25jp
#DigitalTransformation #RXJapan
GSMP 2025 Korea Delegation: Connecting Korea’s SaaS Leaders with Japan’s Technology Ecosystem · Luma
GSMP 2025 韓国代表団：韓国SaaSリーダーと日本テクノロジー・エコシステムの架け橋 「Japan IT Week」で韓国SaaSの最新イノベーションを体験 Global SaaS Market…
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 6d
💸Seoul gets 74% of Korea’s startup funding.
Regions share the rest.

⚠️New data reveal how capital bias still defines Korea’s startup map — and why reform is now urgent.
#Korea #Startups #Innovation #VentureCapital #Policy #Funding #Ecosystem
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Korea’s Regional Startup Strategy Faces Funding Gap as Capital Region Dominates Investment Flows - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s push for regional startup growth faces major test as 74% of national venture and policy funds remain concentrated in the capital and metropolitan areas.
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 7d
AWS backs Korea’s next AI leaders.

RLWRLD Inc. & Trillion Labs are the only Korean startups chosen for the AWS Generative AI Accelerator, earning up to $1M in support.

#Korea #AI #AWS #Startups #Innovation #DeepTech #LLM #RLWRLD #TrillionLabs
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AWS Backs Korean Innovators RLWRLD Inc. and Trillion Labs, Bridging Korea’s AI Research to Global Commercialization - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korea’s AI frontier is gaining global visibility as AWS selects RLWRLD Inc. and Trillion Labs for its prestigious Generative AI Accelerator Program. Their inclusion marks a pivotal shift for Korea’s d...
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KoreaTechDesk @koreatechdesk.bsky.social · 7d
🚀 1.6B people. 1 frontier.

Korean startups are entering India fast, aligning with MSS’s global expansion strategy.

New markets, new partnerships, new playbook.

#Korea #Startups #India #Innovation #Fintech #AI #HealthTech #GlobalExpansion
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India Emerges as the Next Startup Frontier: Korean Innovators Target the 1.6B-Person Market Opportunity - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News
Korean startups are accelerating into India’s 1.6 billion-person market, drawn by rapid growth, policy support, & rising demand in AI, fintech, and healthcare.
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