Korea, read in the original.
From advanced manufacturing to globally expanding brands. Explore the businesses shaping Korea’s private markets.
Why Korea
Industrial depth
Look beyond the headline manufacturers to the businesses behind their technology.
Semiconductors / Materials / Industrial technology
Culture with global reach
Follow Korean creativity into consumer brands, platforms and new markets.
Beauty & fashion / Content & IP / Consumer platforms
The IPO effect
Listing changes the conversation.
Sharp first-day gains put Korea’s IPO market in focus. For private investors, entry price and the ability to sell still matter.
IPO first-day return vs. offer price (%)
Closing prices. Historical IPO averages, not pre-IPO investment returns. Price limits changed in June 2023.
Companies in Focus
Meet the businesses.
Korea
Technology & Industry
Viva Republica (Toss)
The company behind Toss, a Korean financial platform spanning payments, investing and access to banking services.
Korea
Consumer & Culture
MUSINSA
A Korean fashion platform connecting brands and consumers through MUSINSA, 29CM, MUSINSA STANDARD and offline retail.
Korea
Consumer & Culture
Danggeun (Karrot)
A Korean neighbourhood platform connecting second-hand commerce, local communities and businesses through an advertising-led model.
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