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Kakao Pay Seeks to Raise US$1.4 Billion in Upcoming IPO

Kakao Pay, a fintech subsidiary of Kakao which is the South Korean firm that runs the KakaoTalk messenger app, announced that it has kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) filing, planning to raise up to 1.632 trillion won (US$1.4

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5 Fast Growing FinTechs in South Korea According to IDC

IDC Financial Insights today released the 2020 update of its FinTech Fast 101 research which details a list of fast-growing FinTechs in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) from 11 key markets. IDC’s FinTech Fast 101 research refers to fast-growing fintech players

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Top 10 Fintechs in South Korea

South Korea’s fintech industry remains small compared to the likes of China or Singapore but the sector is expected to grow significantly in the years to come supported by the government’s commitment to boost development and establish a favorable environment

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Top 5 Fintech Startups to Watch in Korea in 2019

South Korea is well-known as one of the most wired countries in the world with good education and a top global economy. First, a quick look at why Korean fintech startups have blossomed and then five startups to watch in

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Top 10 Fintech Startups in South Korea

Fintech has become a hot topic in South Korea, fueled by the government’s ambition to position the country as a center for tech companies and a commitment of US$230 million to help foster startups, and driven by the financial services

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