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AI & Enterprise
Three South Korean AI startups target global AI market using Oracle Cloud
Korea Oracle said VMIC, PromptTown and KAB Labs joined Oracle’s startup cooperation program Miracle and enhanced industry-specific work processes using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. It said Miracle is jointly run by Oracle, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, KISED and Seoul National University of Science and Technology. The companies reported lower infrastructure costs, faster processing speeds and plans to support customers across global hubs.
Industry
Woori Bank, industry ministry seek 8th cohort for Rising Leaders 300 programme
Woori Bank and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will recruit companies for the eighth cohort of the Rising Leaders 300 programme until Aug. 14, the bank said on July 27. The programme selects mid-sized firms and candidates with technology and growth potential to provide financial and non-financial services. Selected firms can receive loans of up to 30 billion won each and an interest-rate discount of up to 1.0 percentage point in the first year.
AI & Enterprise
SKT steps up AX support for startups to offer A.X K1 API
SK Telecom said it will support artificial intelligence transformation projects by providing an API for its in-house AI model, A.X K1, to help Korean startups develop AI services. The company said it joined the Ministry of SMEs and Startups-led 2026 Everyone’s Challenge AX-LLM and will collaborate with three startups. SKT said it selected Teamlimited, Purcelli and Devall Company after screening with outside experts.
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Telecommunications & Media
Korea parliament science, ICT committee completes second-half lineup with AI budget, misinformation on agenda
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Finance
KB Financial Group creates 1.66 trillion won in social value in first half
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Finance
Korean banks\' loan delinquency rate rises to 0.67%; SME delinquency tops 1 percent
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Telecommunications & Media
Government, home shopping firms and SMEs pledge shared growth, push 10 tasks
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AI & Enterprise
Korea to lower public procurement barriers for AI products, support fees for vulnerable groups
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Finance
Big Tech expands territory beyond payments into financial infrastructure
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Finance
KB Financial Group, KOSMES to support industrial safety infrastructure for 950 SMEs
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Industry
Postmen to check on residents and help with surveys as Korea Post expands public role
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Finance
Shinhan Financial forms 100 billion won venture fund of funds to invest in future growth industries
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Finance
Post offices and internet banks to step up joint loans to fill regional finance gaps
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Fintech
KB Kookmin Bank links HR platform with ITCEN Core to support SMEs\' digital management
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Finance
Naver Pay launches venture capital platform to widen startup investment access
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Finance
KB Financial expands solidarity finance to support growth of social enterprises
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Games & Commerce
NHN unveils AI infrastructure-based ESG strategy to strengthen sustainable IT ecosystem
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Industry
Douzone Bizon publishes sustainability management report