​What Startups Should Know Before Entering Korea

​Your Gateway to Korea's Startup Ecosystem

​Are you a global startup looking to expand into South Korea?

​South Korea offers exciting opportunities for international startups, from government-backed support programs to partnerships with leading corporations, investors, and research institutions.

​Join our webinar to discover how to navigate Korea's startup ecosystem, explore market entry opportunities, and understand the key legal considerations for establishing and growing your business in Korea.

​Whether you're exploring the Korean market for the first time or preparing to expand your operations, this webinar will provide practical insights to help you take the next step.

​📅 Event Details

​Date & Time

• ​🇰🇷 Korea (KST): Fri, Nov 20, 9:30–11:00 AM

• ​🇺🇸 US Eastern (EST): Thu, Nov 19, 7:30–9:00 PM

• ​🇺🇸 US Central (CST): Thu, Nov 19, 6:30–8:00 PM

• ​🇺🇸 US Pacific (PST): Thu, Nov 19, 4:30–6:00 PM

​Format: Online Webinar

​📌 Webinar Agenda

​Session 1

​Navigating Korea's Startup Ecosystem: Market Entry Opportunities

​Speaker: CJ Yoon | PEN Ventures

​Discover Korea's startup ecosystem and learn how international startups can access local resources, government programs, and strategic partnerships.

​Key Topics

• ​Overview of Korea's Startup Ecosystem

• ​Government Support & Soft-Landing Programs for Global Startups

• ​Market Entry Strategies & Partnership Opportunities with Korean Corporates and Investors

​Session 2

​Navigating Korea's Legal Landscape: Key Considerations for Global Startups

​Speaker: Songwook Kang | DLG Law Corporation

​Understand the essential legal and regulatory requirements for entering Korea, protecting your intellectual property, and building successful technology partnerships.

​Key Topics

• ​Legal & Regulatory Essentials: Company Setup, Visas & Employment

• ​IP Protection & Management Strategies in Korea

• ​Legal Considerations for Joint R&D & Technology Partnerships with Korean Companies and Universities

​🎯 Who Should Attend?

• ​Global startups exploring expansion into South Korea

• ​Founders and executives planning to establish a business in Korea

• ​Startups seeking Korean corporate, investor, or research partnerships

• ​Accelerators, investors, and ecosystem partners supporting international market entry

​🚀 Ready to Explore the Korean Market?

​Gain practical insights from startup ecosystem and legal experts, discover new opportunities, and take the first step toward expanding your business into Korea.

​Register now and join us online!

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​Seoul Bio Hub

​Seoul BioHub is a biomedical startup innovation hub established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and operated by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Korea University. Through startup development, corporate collaboration, open innovation, and global market-entry programs, Seoul BioHub connects biotech and healthcare startups with research institutions, hospitals, investors, and industry partners to support commercialization and international expansion.

​🌐 Website: https://www.seoulbiohub.kr/front/user/engmain.do
🔗 LinkedIn: Seoul Bio Hub

​PEN Ventures

​PEN Ventures is a global accelerator and investment firm supporting startups through investment, acceleration, corporate collaboration, open innovation, and global market-entry programs. With an international network across major innovation hubs, PEN Ventures connects startups with investors, corporations, public institutions, and strategic partners to facilitate business expansion and cross-border collaboration.

​🌐 Website: https://www.pen.ventures/
🔗 LinkedIn: PEN Ventures