Government Supports Korean Startups' Entry into Global Markets: "Breaking Away from the Narrow Domestic Market"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Lee Young, Minister of SMEs and Startups, has stepped up support to help domestic startups enter the global market. He met directly with Korean-American unicorns (unlisted companies valued at over 1 trillion KRW) that have succeeded in entering the U.S. market to hear their success know-how and listen to their difficulties.

On the 18th (local time), Minister Lee held a meeting in Silicon Valley, USA, together with Lee Jong-ho, Minister of Science and ICT, Korean-American unicorns that have entered Silicon Valley, U.S. venture capitalists (VCs), and Korean startups.

The meeting was attended by Kim Dong-shin, CEO of Sendbird, and Ahn Ik-jin, CEO of Moloco, who founded startups in Silicon Valley and grew them into unicorn companies. They shared their experiences and advice for domestic startups to pioneer the global market.

VCs such as Strong Ventures and Nautilus Venture Partners, which have investment experience in Korean startups, presented effective overseas investment strategies for startups and emphasized the importance of utilizing global funds.

Also present were Lee Jae-hyuk, CEO of Machinarx, and Kang Jung-seok, CEO of Aizen Global, who are planning to attract investment from global capital. They voiced difficulties in the process of global expansion and attracting overseas investment, requesting government support. Minister Lee responded by promising active support.

Minister Lee stated, "We promise support through active inter-ministerial cooperation so that startups can expand beyond the narrow domestic market into the global market," adding, "We will strengthen global networks through collaboration with global companies and domestic conglomerates to create synergy effects in support."

Earlier, on the 8th, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced the 'K-Startup Global Expansion Strategy,' which lays the foundation for domestic ventures and startups to rapidly grow in the global market.

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