Ministry of SMEs and Startups

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and energy investments

49 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea to accelerate 7.9 trillion won in high-tech investments

South Korea is accelerating its AI and semiconductor expansion through massive state-led investments and infrastructure projects. The government has broken ground on the National AI Computing Center in Jeollanam-do and i

South Korean financial sector investment fund initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: KB Financial Group launches impact investing fund for SMEs

South Korean financial institutions are launching various investment funds to support corporate growth and innovation. On September 22, 2026, Korea Development Bank (KDB) and Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) established t

Jeju Province technological and startup development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Jeju Province bids for 60 billion KRW government startup city designation

Jeju Province is pursuing several strategic initiatives to establish itself as a major technological and entrepreneurial hub. The Jeju Research Institute has proposed that the province host a government-planned ‘Global

South Korean regional development and welfare initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean municipalities expand community-based welfare and care services

Local governments and community organizations in South Korea continue to address regional development, disaster response, and social welfare needs. In Mungyeong, officials have advocated for infrastructure improvements,

Daejeon bread culture tourism initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Daejeon City promotes bread culture as major tourism asset

Daejeon is implementing various initiatives to leverage its local bread culture for urban revitalization and tourism. Initially, the Jung-gu District planned the ‘Bread and Beer Road × Daeheung Night Market’ event to bri

South Korean small business and worker financial support

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea expands state wage guarantees for insolvent businesses

South Korea is implementing measures to support small business owners and self-employed individuals facing financial instability due to high interest rates and sluggish domestic consumption. The Ministry of SMEs and Star

South Korean brand reputation rankings

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Korea Intellectual Property Center ranks first in brand reputation

In September 2026, the Korea Institute of Corporate Reputation and the Korea Enterprise Reputation Research Institute released brand reputation rankings for various sectors in South Korea based on big data analysis. Ini

Lee So-young ministerial nomination controversies

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Lee So-young begins tenure as Minister of SMEs and Startups

Lee So-young, the nominee for Minister of SMEs and Startups, has faced several allegations regarding financial impropriety during her parliamentary confirmation process. Initial scrutiny focused on potential gift tax eva

South Korean telemedicine and pharmaceutical delivery debate

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Korean Pharmaceutical Association protests medicine delivery expansion

South Korea is experiencing significant tension regarding telemedicine regulations and the expansion of pharmaceutical delivery services. The National Assembly recently passed an amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs A

South Korea SME support restructuring and startup expansion

12 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Everyone’s Startup Project sees 92,838 applicants in second phase

The South Korean government is implementing a major restructuring of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) support programs to enhance budget efficiency. Out of 671 existing programs across 22 ministries, the governmen

AI technology integration in South Korean public services

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Gangnam District introduces AI translation at service counters

South Korean municipalities are implementing artificial intelligence and digital display technologies to enhance public services and accessibility. In Yongin Special City, plans were announced to install AI-based smart

Homeplus executes asset sales amid record wage arrears

28 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Homeplus initiates sale of hypermarket division and real estate

Following the court approval of its rehabilitation plan, Homeplus has begun executing asset sales to restructure its finances. The company has initiated the sale of its hypermarket division, headquarters, and online divi

Huons pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Huons selected for three national drug development projects

Huons Lab, a subsidiary of Huons Global, has secured intellectual property rights for its HyDIFFUZE platform technology. The company completed domestic patent registrations and international patent applications for 11 di

South Korean urban redevelopment and revitalization

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Seoul accelerates urban redevelopment through planning and incentive changes

South Korean authorities are implementing various initiatives to modernize aging districts and revitalize declining urban areas. In the Seoul metropolitan area, local governments are advancing residential redevelopment.

Shinhan Group AI financial service expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Shinhan Card begins development of autonomous AI engine for financial products

Shinhan Group entities in South Korea are expanding their use of artificial intelligence for automated financial services. Shinhan Securities launched ‘Shinhan SOL Robo Pension’, an AI-based robo-advisor service for Ind

South Korean biotech government R&D funding

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: South Korea selects bio-medical R&D projects for CGT and bioprinting

South Korean biotechnology and life science companies continue to secure significant government R&D funding through various national initiatives. Pulse in Myers has been selected for the ‘2026 Pharmaceutical and Bio-Ven