South Korea

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Futuristic quantum cloud server room with holographic displays, representing Korea's first quantum cloud offering by Classiq QAI.
Software

Classiq QAI launches Korea's first quantum cloud offering

Korea has launched its first locally operated Quantum-as-a-Service platform, allowing businesses to rent quantum computing power while addressing critical data sovereignty concerns.

Sophie Laurent·July 2, 2026
Seoul's financial district at dusk with data streams and a rising investment chart, symbolizing South Korea's record CVC investment.
Startups

South Korea CVC Investment Hits Record 2.9 Trillion Won

South Korean corporate venture capital (CVC) investment hit a record 2.

Diego Navarro·June 26, 2026
Inside a high-tech fusion reactor chamber, superheated plasma glows intensely, representing a breakthrough in clean energy technology.
Emerging Tech

South Korea's fusion reactor sustains 180M°F plasma for 48 seconds

South Korea's KSTAR device just sustained plasma at an astonishing 180 million degrees Fahrenheit for 48 seconds, breaking its own world record and inching closer to the dream of limitless clean energ

Arjun Mehta·June 8, 2026
A vast, futuristic data center complex symbolizing a gigawatt-scale AI cloud, representing the partnership between SK Telecom and NVIDIA in South Korea.
Software

SK Telecom Partners with NVIDIA for Advanced AI Infrastructure

SK Telecom and NVIDIA are constructing a gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea, with the first AI factory slated for operation by 2027.

Sophie Laurent·June 8, 2026
Futuristic AI data center complex in South Korea, representing the SK Telecom and NVIDIA gigawatt-scale cloud partnership, with glowing servers and interconnected networks.
Software

SK Telecom and NVIDIA Launch New AI Cloud Partnership in Korea

SK Telecom and NVIDIA announced plans for a gigawatt-scale 'AI factory' in South Korea, with initial data centers anticipated to be operational early next year, according to SiliconANGLE .

Sophie Laurent·June 8, 2026
Unastella's advanced rocket design ready for launch, symbolizing South Korea's growing private space industry and significant new funding.
AI

Unastella secures $24M new funding, total capital $44M

South Korean rocket startup Unastella just secured $24 million in Series B funding, pushing its total capital to $44 million.

Diego Navarro·June 1, 2026
A vibrant infographic showing a strong upward trend in venture capital investment across South Korea's major tech hubs, symbolizing rapid startup growth.
Startups

South Korea's venture capital sees significant growth

Despite a global slowdown in venture capital, South Korea's startup scene continues to attract significant investment, often outpacing growth in more traditionally recognized regions.

Diego Navarro·April 29, 2026