South Korea Market
Facts & Figures
About South Korea
4th
Largest economy
in Asia
11
Unicorns and 30,000+
startups in South Korea
#1
On Bloomberg’s Global
Innovation Index for 6 years
Annual R&D expenditure accounts
for 4.8% of GDP, the highest globally
Source: WSJ (2021), Bloomberg (2020), Jumpstart (2020)
South Korea Snapshot Report
A gateway to Asia, South Korea continues to top the charts as an innovation powerhouse. How can you leverage new opportunities in this thriving ecosystem? Download the South Korea Snapshot Report to get comprehensive insights, top tips, and opportunities to expand your business to South Korea!
Opportunities
for German Startups
Key Industries Include
Mobility
Mobile & Gaming
Smart City
Industry 4.0
Main Startup Hubs
in South Korea
Seoul
Seoul is home to 60% of the country’s startups who benefit from cutting-edge infrastructure, numerous accelerators and fresh talent from more than 50 universities based in the city.
Busan
South Korea’s second largest city, Busan is also home to a thriving startup scene, with sub sector strengths in Marine Tech and Smart City.
Pangyo Techno Valley
Pangyo Techno Valley, South Korea’s version of Silicon Valley, is home to some of the country’s top tech firms, including NCSoft Corp., Kakao, SK Planet, and Nexon.
What Others Say
Programs We Offer in South Korea
Market Discovery Program
The South Korea Market Discovery program will help you get first-hand market insights, explore individual business opportunities within the local ecosystem, and connect with potential customers and partners.
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