Applications open year-round

K-Scouter Program

Your Gateway to Korea's Startup Ecosystem

Entering a new market takes more than information. It takes the right network, resources, and local support. K-Scouter helps global startups establish and grow their presence in Korea.

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Dareum&Ieum Inc. · Operator of the Global Startup Center · 60+ startups supported

WHAT IS K-SCOUTER

K-Scouter is a soft-landing program for global startups entering Korea. We help you incorporate, secure a startup visa, find your first Korean customers, and connect with investors — with a local team on the ground in Seoul.

Government support programs & funding guidance

Investors and accelerators

Corporate partners & PoC opportunities

Startup ecosystem organizations

Korea market entry support

Open year-round · All support provided in English · No application fee · No equity taken

Why Korea?

The ideal test bed for Asia

Market

A trend-sensitive market with rapid technology adoption and highly connected digital consumers.

Capital

An active accelerator, VC and corporate investment ecosystem with growing demand for innovative global technologies.

Government Support

Startup-friendly policies, foreign-founder initiatives, and commercialization support.

Infrastructure

World-leading ICT infrastructure and a strong AI, DeepTech and innovation ecosystem.

Korea is more than a market — it is an ideal test bed for innovation and a gateway to expansion across Asia.

Why Dareum&Ieum

The operator behind K-Scouter

We operate government-commissioned startup programs for foreign founders in Korea — and we bring that same infrastructure to K-Scouter.

20+

Startups incubated

90+

OASIS graduates

Incorporations

Startup visas issued

Investor matches

120+

1:1 consultations

Global Startup Center

Foreign-founder hub &

program base

Foreign-founder hub &

program base

Foreign-founder hub & program base

Global Startup Office

Dedicated office &

residency space

Dedicated office &

residency space

Dedicated office &

residency space

Gangnam Spaces

Coworking & meeting spaces

in central Seoul

Coworking & meeting spaces

in central Seoul

Coworking & meeting spaces in central Seoul

Expert Pool

13 internal + 43 external +

21 global experts

13 internal + 43 external +

21 global experts

13 internal + 43 external + 21 global experts

What We Offer

The ideal test bed for Asia

01

Business Establishment

· Korean startup visa (D-8-4) pathway guidance

· Company incorporation and office support

· Legal, accounting & office space connections

02

Market Intelligence & Access

· Korea market insights & industry analysis

· Customer discovery & market validation

· Business matching and access to local stakeholders

03

Investment Opportunities

· Introductions to Korean ACs, VCs & CVCs

· Investor matchmaking sessions & IR pitching

· Investment readiness support

04

Corporate Collaboration

· Corporate introductions

· Open innovation programs & PoC matching

· Pilot project facilitation

You don't need a complete plan to start. Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.

Tell us about your startup

You don't need a complete plan to start. Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.

Tell us about your startup

You don't need a complete plan to start.
Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.

Tell us about your startup

Who Should Apply?

Foreign-founded companies (less than 7 years, 10 years for deep tech)

Primarily tech-related companies, but companies generating revenue overseas are also eligible

Interest in entering and growing in Korean market

Teams committed to entering Korea, with dedicated members available for long-term local execution

Artificial Intelligence

DeepTech

SaaS

FinTech

HealthTech

BioTech

Robotics

Mobility

Enterprise Solutions

Applications are open to all sectors, with priority given to differentiated technologies.

FAQ

Is there a fee? Do you take equity?

Do I need to be in Korea to apply?

What happens after I submit?

Is there a fee? Do you take equity?

Do I need to be in Korea to apply?

What happens after I submit?

Ready to Grow in Korea?

Share a few details about your company and we'll help you take the first step.

Open year-round

All support provided in English

No application fee · No equity taken

K-Scouter Program

Your Gateway to Korea's Startup Ecosystem

Entering a new market takes more than information. It takes the right network, resources, and local support. K-Scouter helps global startups establish and grow their presence in Korea.

Entering a new market takes more than information. It takes the right network, resources, and local support. K-Scouter helps global startups establish and grow their presence in Korea.

Entering a new market takes more than information. It takes the right network, resources, and local support. K-Scouter helps global startups establish and grow their presence in Korea.

K-Scouter is a soft-landing program for global startups entering Korea. We help you incorporate, secure a startup visa, find your first Korean customers, and connect with investors — with a local team on the ground in Seoul.

K-Scouter is a soft-landing program for global startups entering Korea. We help you incorporate, secure a startup visa, find your first Korean customers, and connect with investors — with a local team on the ground in Seoul.

Government support programs & funding guidance

Investors and accelerators

Corporate partners & PoC opportunities

Startup ecosystem organizations

Korea market entry support

Why Korea?

Why Korea?

Market

Capital

Government Support

Infrastructure

Korea is more than a market — it is an ideal test bed for innovation and a gateway to expansion across Asia.

Korea is more than a market — it is an ideal test bed for innovation and a gateway to expansion across Asia.

Why Dareum&Ieum

Why Dareum&Ieum

We operate government-commissioned startup programs for foreign founders in Korea — and we bring that same infrastructure to K-Scouter.

We operate government-commissioned startup programs for foreign founders in Korea — and we bring that same infrastructure to K-Scouter.

We operate government-commissioned startup programs for foreign founders in Korea — and we bring that same infrastructure to K-Scouter.

Global Startup Center

Global Startup Center

Global Startup Office

Global Startup Office

Gangnam Spaces

Gangnam Spaces

Expert Pool

Expert Pool

What We Offer

What We Offer

01

Business Establishment

· Korean startup visa (D-8-4) pathway guidance

· Company incorporation and office support

· Legal, accounting & office space connections

02

Market Intelligence & Access

· Korea market insights & industry analysis

· Customer discovery & market validation

· Business matching and access to local stakeholders

03

Investment Opportunities

· Introductions to Korean ACs, VCs & CVCs

· Investor matchmaking sessions & IR pitching

· Investment readiness support

04

Corporate Collaboration

· Corporate introductions

· Open innovation programs & PoC matching

· Pilot project facilitation

You don't need a complete plan to start. Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.

You don't need a complete plan to start. Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.

You don't need a complete plan to start.Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.

Who Should Apply?

Who Should Apply?

FAQ

FAQ

Ready to Grow in Korea?

You don't need a complete plan to start.
Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.