Korea Joongang Daily
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K-water makes presence felt at CES 2026 through joint participation, startup innovation recognition

The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) showcased AI-based water management technologies at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where startups it supported won Innovation Awards and secured export and investment opportunities.

2026-01-12

No. of Samsung Electronics-incubated startups nears 1,000

Samsung Electronics has helped nearly 1,000 startups through its venture program, with the latest batch of 30 firms under the program attracting a combined 34.5 billion won ($23.4 million) in investments, the company said Thursday.

2025-11-20

Startup visa opens for applications on Thursday

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said it will work with the Ministry of Justice to review and recommend applicants for the D-8-4 (S).

2024-11-06

South Summit Korea 2024 kicks off in Suwon

South Summit Korea 2024 started in Suwon, featuring lectures and exhibitions on the startup ecosystem, with notable speakers from various sectors presenting across the three-day event.

2024-09-25

Seoul ranks ninth best city in global startup ecosystem report

Seoul has been recognized as one of the top 10 cities in the world for its thriving startup ecosystem.

2024-06-10

Seven Korean startups honored for cutting-edge innovations

Seven Korean startups were recognized at an annual conference for their cutting-edge innovations in sectors such as AI, robotics, and EV batteries.

2023-11-08

Gov't announces new $1.5B won investment fund for startups

The Korean government created a 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) investment fund to support startups, including startups with a focus on overseas expansion. Local startups founded by foreign entrepreneurs are also among the fund's main recipients.

2023-08-30

Hyundai Motor spins off trio of innovative in-house startups

Hyundai Motor has spun off three in-house startups with what it deems to be highly promising business ideas, such as EV battery recycling.

2023-08-29

Venture firms, government create $6.2 billion fund for startups

Korea’s corporate venture capital (CVC) firms and the government will club together to create a 8 trillion-won ($6.2 billion) venture fund for local startups by 2025.

2023-07-24

Korea to commit $10 million to joint investment fund with Saudi Arabia

The $160 million fund will be partially used to support local start-ups entering the Middle Eastern market.

2023-06-12