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AI & Enterprise
AI startups need markets, not technology; government should be first customer
Industry participants at the AXIS 2026 conference in Seoul said AI startups lack markets and first customers rather than ideas or technology, and urged the government to play an early-market role. Korea Startup Forum Chairman Jae-won Kim (김재원) said Korea has the layers needed for an AI powerhouse but needs the government to act as a customer. Companies cited public demand, regulation and domains such as defence and disaster response. Officials and lawmakers voiced support for first-use and purchase projects.
AI & Enterprise
When will Anthropic appoint head of Korea branch?
Anthropic Korea remains without a branch head eight months after its launch, despite earlier expectations that an appointment would be made late last year or early this year. The company said it is continuing the selection process but gave no details. Anthropic has hired staff focused on startup and developer communities, launched events and is recruiting for roles in Seoul. It is also discussing cooperation with the South Korean government.
Games & Commerce
Woowa Brothers launches Baemin Startup Square, offers 10-year rent-free lease at Pangyo headquarters
Woowa Brothers said it will hold the 2026 Baemin Startup Square Ignition Day for two days from Jan. 26 at Baemin Startup Square, a venture support space inside its new Second Pangyo headquarters, together with 13 support organisations. The company will provide part of the building as a startup support space and offer a 10-year rent-free lease. About 50 startups have confirmed residency, with move-in to be completed by late February.
