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K-Style Hub Leads the Way in Establishing K-Beauty in Indonesia

K-Style Hub Inc (CEO Yun Jung Park) is driving the expansion of K-Beauty in Indonesia. Through its brands UNNIS and UNNIS PICK, the company offers AI-powered beauty solutions and distribution services. The company provides Indonesian consumers with personalized product recommendations while supporting Korean beauty brands entering the market. Having lived in Indonesia for 14 years, Yun Jung Park built a business model tailored to local consumer needs. UNNIS leverages AI to analyze influencer reviews, offering personalized beauty recommendations with direct purchasing options. The company also provides regulatory and logistics support, ensuring smooth market entry for Korean brands. Recently, K-STYLE HUB opened its first offline store in Jakarta, with plans to expand to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. K-STYLE HUB distributes over 300 products from 90 Korean indie brands, actively sourcing new partnerships to strengthen K-Beauty’s presence in Southeast Asia. Park emphasized that networking in Pangyo has been crucial for growth, allowing the company to refine its business model and secure investments. By integrating AI-driven recommendations with influencer marketing, K-STYLE HUB is revolutionizing the K-Beauty shopping experience in the region. #Pangyo #Korea #Interview #KStyleHub #UNNIS #UNNISPACK #SEA #SouthEastAsia #Beauty #Cosmetics #KBeauty #Retail #ECommerce #AI #Marketing

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government and the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator (경기도경제과학진흥원) have launched the Global Startup Commercialization Support Program, offering up to 50 million KRW per company to help Pangyo Techno Valley startups expand internationally. Applications are open until March 18. The program targets IT, BT, CT, NT, mobility, AI, semiconductors, and big data startups based in Pangyo Techno Valley 1 and 2. A total of 2 billion KRW will be distributed among 20 selected companies, which can use the funds for employment, product development, IP applications, marketing, and global market entry. Applicants must co-fund 20% of the grant amount. Over the past three years, the program has helped 58 startups secure 45.7 billion KRW in investments and 19.2 billion KRW in sales, generating an economic impact 24 times the invested budget. GBSA encourages startups to apply via the Pangyo Techno Valley website, with in-person submissions required between March 17 and 18. #Pangyo #Korea #Gyeonggi #GBSA #Startup #Commercialization

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Institut Pasteur Korea (IPK) has partnered with Jeonbuk National University Hospital (JBNUH) to collaborate on research in the Red Bio industry, which covers healthcare, medical, and pharmaceutical advancements. The signing ceremony took place at JBNUH and was attended by key representatives from both institutions. The collaboration will focus on developing therapeutics and vaccines for emerging infectious diseases and studying antibiotic resistance. Additionally, IPK and JBNUH plan to establish a framework for collecting and utilizing research resources, including contagious disease specimens and pathogens. The partnership will also explore advancements in diagnostic and testing technologies to drive innovation in medical science. IPK Director Sung Key Jang emphasized the importance of preparing for post-pandemic challenges through vaccine and diagnostic research. At the same time, JBNUH President Jong-Chul Yang highlighted the potential of combining clinical data with IPK’s research expertise. With South Korea’s Red Bio market valued at 5.3 trillion KRW in 2023, the partnership is expected to contribute significantly to the country’s growing biotech sector. #Pangyo #Korea #MOU #Business #InstitutPasteur #InstitutPasteurKorea #BioTech #RedBio #Jeonbuk #Research #Medical #Antibiotic

Kakao Corp (CEO Shina Chung) has partnered with five Korean hub universities—Kangwon National University, Kyungpook National University, Pusan National University, Chonnam National University, and Chungnam National University—to launch the third batch of its Kakao Tech Campus program. This initiative aims to develop regional IT talent and expand educational opportunities for students across Korea. The program will recruit 120 students from these universities, with applications open from March 4 to March 18. The curriculum covers foundational technology learning, clone projects, and real web service development from April to November, divided into Front-End and Back-End tracks. Starting this year, Kakao’s in-house developers will serve as mentors, providing code reviews and technical guidance to help students gain hands-on experience with industry practices. Since its launch in 2023, Kakao Tech Campus has been part of Kakao’s ESG initiative, offering online courses recognized for university credit. Younghun Lee, head of Kakao’s Group HR Team, emphasized Kakao’s commitment to fostering future IT professionals, ensuring students gain the skills needed to excel in the evolving tech landscape. #Pangyo #Korea #Kakao #MOU #TechCampus #Education #IT #TalentDevelopment #TalentDiscovery #Developer

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