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South Korea funds startups developing advanced military tech
At South Korea's largest exhibition for drones and urban air mobility, Korean Air unveiled an AI Pilot system designed to autonomously fly future combat aircraft.
Woori Financial Group launches venture capital system
Woori Financial Group just committed an unprecedented 7 trillion won to fuel Korea's startup pipeline.
South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 10.5% Amid Global Market Volatility
South Korea's main stock index plunged a staggering 10.
Unastella rocket startup secures $24M Series B funding
In a bold move for South Korea's nascent private space industry, Unastella secured $24 million in Series B funding, pushing its total capital raised to $44 million, according to TechCrunch .
South Korea Expands Open Innovation Support for Startups
CHA Biotech plans to allocate 10,000 square meters within its CGB facility to the K-Bio-CIC Open Innovation Center, with full-scale operations expected to begin in the second half of 2026, according t
Ministry of SMEs and Startups funds strategic innovation
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will inject 15.
SK Innovation backs AI ventures for energy and social issues
SK Innovation, a major energy conglomerate, has launched a program to support social ventures, explicitly seeking AI-based energy solutions in 2026.
NextRise 2026 Seoul Partners with GSMA for Startup Platform Cooperation
At NextRise 2026, Asia's largest startup fair, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) inked a landmark deal with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA).
Asian Markets: Governance Reforms Reshape Investment Trends
The Korea Value-Up Index surged over 130% since its September 2024 introduction, signaling a rapid market response to explicit governance reforms.
South Korea Designates Initial Startup Cities
Despite Seoul-based companies winning 27 awards at CES 2026, including 3 Best of Innovation Awards, the South Korean government is now betting on regional cities.