Digital health - disrupting healthcare technology and democratizing health care services
31 May 2016 — Health care is traditionally a very conservative and slow-moving industry, while IT technology that can potentially benefit this industry is growing at a faster speed than ever before. Digital technology is disrupting health care and shifting its structure.
Korean Deep Tech Study: Deep tech ecosystem growth for building an innovation-driven, resilient economy in a new global era
16 December 2025 — As global innovation continues to accelerate, Korea risks falling behind. To stay competitive, it must foster a more decentralized and inclusive technology ecosystem. The original report is available in English and Korean, with an updated version in Korean.
Using systematic bolt-on acquisitions to drive growth
21 June 2011 — Companies seeking growth often balance between growing through organic business development, and inorganic growth through mergers and acquisitions. Organic development is slow, as it takes time to develop and launch new products and technologies, a new business line or broader geographic presence. Programmatic “bolt-on” acquisitions provide an alternative value creation path with manageable risk.
UAE's cryptocurrency agenda: Guide to trends, jurisdictions, and challenges
28 October 2025 — The UAE is positioning itself as a key player in cryptocurrency market to diversify its economy. This article explores the country's aim to support cryptocurrency businesses, built on its progressive regulatory support, especially in two main financial hubs of ADGM and DIFC.
Anticipating Korea’s corporate governance trajectory: Global benchmarks and a navigational framework
27 January 2026 — Korea’s governance reform is accelerating, but ownership realities remain. This article, available in English and Korean, benchmarks global models and presents a practical framework to strengthen transparency, discipline, and investor trust.
Ensuring efficient information flow in complex organizations
27 November 2024 — Organizations with complex structures often struggle with maintaining efficient information flow. Utilizing a structured meeting cadence and empowering the frontlines can help.
Growing Korean SMEs and startups amidst its chaebol-centered economy
7 October 2024 — The dominance of conglomerates in the Korean economy is holding back the growth of SMEs and startups, which in turn is slowing future economic development. Structural reforms are, therefore, necessary to unlock the potential of the smaller players in the Korean market.
Discovering business opportunities in South Korea
15 July 2020 — South Korea has been known as a rapidly growing prosperous economy, home to global conglomerates called chaebols. However, actual opportunities and challenges of the South Korean market remain unknown to most foreign companies. Here we discuss recent developments in the South Korean economy, and what they mean in terms of opportunities for market entry.