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Google rumored to buy Daum (Korea’s 2nd largest search portal)

Good move or bad move… its tough to say, but this would certainly be a big move. What do you think? ___ Here’s a repost of the original article from the Korea Times   Google has been enjoying a rapid increase in customers here, driven by the growing popularity of smartphones and tablet computers powered… Continue Reading

Why Google Failed and the iPhone Won in Korea

I am always most appreciative when someone else *ahemKiraNewmancough* can put my rants into text.  So, I’m going with a “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke” approach to a blog.   Here is a repost of TechCocktail.com’s article:    Why Google Failed and the iPhone Won in Korea October 21, 2011   After over… Continue Reading

Two Korean Startups Compete at Tech Crunch Disrupt Beijing

For the first time, Tech Crunch has expanded it’s Disrupt conference to include Asia. At yesterday’s inaugural event in Beijing, two Korean startups took to the stage as part of the Startup Battlefield, where founders pitched their companies or concepts in front of a panel of judges and an audience of entrepreneurs, VCs, angels and potential… Continue Reading

Twitter Developer Teatime Launch in Seoul!

Twitter Platform / API Director Ryan Sarver Photo by James Duncan Davidson 다가오는 11월 15일, 새롭게 달라지는 공식 트위터 플랫폼이 아시아에서는 처음으로 한국에서 발표됩니다. “트위터 개발자 티타임 런칭 (Twitter Developer Teatime Launch)” 은 서울스페이스에서 독점적으로 주최합니다. 이번 행사는 트위터 플랫폼 팀 직접 만나 새롭게 바뀌는 트위터에 대해 소통할 수 있는 일생일대 절호의 기회입니다. 본격적인 공식 행사가… Continue Reading

TechCrunch Tokyo 2011 – Calling all Korean Startups to Apply Now!

  TECHCRUNCH TOKYO BATTLE!! DEEEP apologies for the –REALLY last minute post— but those that are ready… this should be easy to fill out…. This comes via our overseas friends of Seoul Space at the Youth Venture Summit Don’t think about it… JUST DO IT!!   Dear all the Korean entrepreneurs /startups from the Youth… Continue Reading

Growing Incubator in Korea Co-Founded by Ex-Googler (via TechCocktail)

We had the pleasure of having Kira from TechCocktail.com come by and plugin into Seoul Space for a bit and talk with some of the startups here. TechCocktail itself is a very cool tech blog based out of DC and Chicago, so they are a long way from home to report on some of the… Continue Reading

Seoul’s Top Entrepreneur Runs for Mayor (or not…)

— UPDATE — Sept. 6, 2011 @ 4:22 p.m. — Well, that was over just as quickly as it started… Ahn announced at a press conference at 4:10 on Tuesday, Sept. 6 that he wouldn’t run and instead was supporting his pal Park Won-soon. ————————————————– Ahn Chul-soo, the founder of computer security company Ahn Labs… Continue Reading

TWiST Seoul Starts Tomorrow!

The countdown is on for “This Week in Startups, Seoul”! In less than 24 hours, the event begins! If you applied to attend the event, you should have already received an email with the information on attending. Please try to arrive early as we’re expecting a packed house! Watch Online If you’re not able to… Continue Reading