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Samsung to Lend Hand in Fostering 500 Startups

Samsung to Lend Hand in Fostering 500 Startups

SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it will support 500 startups over the next five years in response to the government’s call to bolster the national economy and create more jobs. The project comes as a follow-up of Samsung Electronics’ announcement made in August, when it vowed to invest a [...]

Seoul Set to Develop More Global High-tech ‘Unicorns’

Seoul Set to Develop More Global High-tech ‘Unicorns’

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a dramatic turn, the South Korean government has decided to offer assistance to more promising and competitive startups as part of its venture support programs. Previously, the government focused on expanding the pool of startup companies, putting more energy into fostering entrepreneurship and venture startups, and choosing a [...]

[Kobiz Stats] Number of Start-up Businesses by College Students in 2013

[Kobiz Stats] Number of Start-up Businesses by College Students in 2013

[Related Article] No Adventure for Korean University Students (Korea Bizwire, April 3) While the government is trying to boost the domestic economy by reigniting a “second dot-com boom” encouraging young entrepreneurs to set up more tech ventures, fewer and fewer university students are daring to set up their own businesses. According to a report published [...]

No Adventure for Korean University Students

No Adventure for Korean University Students

SEOUL, Korea, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) – While the government is trying to boost the domestic economy by reigniting a “second dot-com boom” encouraging young entrepreneurs to set up more tech ventures, fewer and fewer university students are daring to set up their own businesses. According to a report published by the Korea International Trade [...]