Screw Samsung and LG, Korea’s real tech legacy could be as a startup nation

Think of the world’s great startup hubs and you think Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, Sao Paolo and Bangalore. If you’ve spent some time on the African continent, you’d probably throw Cape Town, Nairobi and Lagos into the mix too. Chances are South Korea probably won’t even cross your mind.

If you’re anything like most people, when someone mentions technology and Korea you probably think about its two hardware giants Samsung and LG. If you’re up to scratch on the instant messaging space, you might be aware of the massive user base accumulated by the likes of KakaoTalk or Line, which despite being Japanese is owned by Naver, a South Korean company.

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