This article showcases our top picks for the best Seoul based News companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the News industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Seoul News Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
SMARTSTUDY
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SmartStudy is a global entertainment company. We make high-quality animated and gaming content such as Pinkfong and Monster Super League.
Yello Digital Marketing
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Yello Digital Marketing is a total media platform.
Asian Boss
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Asian Boss is a new media company that delivers the latest social news and cultural trends from all over Asia.
Red-rabbit
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Red-rabbit is a Korean sports media coverage service provider.
Brave Company
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Brave Company is an internet publishing company.
Fingertouch
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Fingertouch is digital media company specializing in interactive digital media signage.
bookjam
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Bookjam is a e-book publisher based in Seoul, Korea.
kocca
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Kocca is aimed at the creation and promotion of content made from the country of South Korea.
Chosun.com
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Chosun.com is a Korean daily news website that provides articles about various topics.
Korea Economic TV
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Korea Economic TV is an economic broadcaster.
RepkaSoft
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RepkaSoft is a company which implemented the weather app.
The Korea Herald
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The Korea Herald, an English newspaper, covers news content on politics, social affairs, business, sports, entertainment, fashion, and more.
Aju News Corporation
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Aju News offers news coverage on world issues, politics, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and more.
Newsis
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Newsis is a Korean independent news agency that disseminates breaking news, weather updates, sports information, and entertainment content.
Platum
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Platum is a Korean technology-driven startup that operates as web platform for sharing technology-related information and news.
Yonhap News Agency
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Yonhap News Agency provides news articles on politics, economy, society, culture, entertainment, sports, science, and other topics.
Korea Times
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The Korea Times is the oldest independent English daily newspaper in Korea, first published in November 1, 1950.
Herald Corporation
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Herald has continued to grow as an innovative information-knowledge company.
Edaily
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Edaily is an online web and mobile application that provides fast and accurate news and information services for its viewers.
MK News
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MK News provides in-depth knowledge and information to its users focused on the economy of South Korea.
Chosun Biz
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Chosun Biz is a media and news services provider company.
WikiTree
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WikiTree provides social news and information services.
BusinessKorea
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BusinessKorea is an English language magazine published monthly in Korea.
The Kyunghyang Shinmun
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The Kyunghyang Shinmun is a daily newspaper published in South Korea.
beSUCCESS
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beSUCCESS is a tech and media channel for Korean-based startups.
Munhwa
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Munhwa is a daily newspaper company in South Korea.
Ohmynews
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Ohmynews is an online news website that accepts, edits, and publishes articles from its readers.
StartupRecipe
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StartupRecipe is a Korean startup media run by Media Recipe. We are the only media that provides Korean startup funding data in English.
Arirang
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Arirang TV is an international English-language network based in Seoul, South Korea.
News 1
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News modest before the fact. Total private news agency News 1 Korea.
This is Game
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This is Game provides comprehensive gaming news.
The Korea Travel Times
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The Korea Travel Times is a travel media group that engages in the production of a weekly travel magazine.
Infostock Daily
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Infostock Daily is an economic media company that provides corporate information from Korean Bloomberg Infostock.
Digital Chosun
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Digital Chosun provides online news and media services.
Sharehub
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Sharing is the way of life for sustainable tomorrow.
Hankookilbo
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Hankookilbo is a newspaper publishing company.
Insight
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Insight is a news and media company that collects all the news from the world and communicates with readers.
NewsCulture
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NewsCulture specializes in delivering cultural news.
Money Today
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Money Today is a broadcasting and media production company.
The Daily NK
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The Daily NK, an online periodical, publishes reports, pictures, editorials, and documents on changes happening in the North Korean society.
MONs group
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MONs group is a Korean-based company specializing in providing interactive media solutions and mobile development solutions to its clients.
BreakNews
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BreakNews is the provider of the latest news based in Korea.
Korea Bizwire
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Korea Bizwire covers the latest news about business, technology, entertainment, and policy shifts in Korea.
PUBLISH
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Helping news organizations combat misinformation, increase engagement, and boost income.
Top Daily
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Top Daily is an online media that provides the latest news.
Dugout Magazine
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Dugout Magazine is a baseball and culture magazine publisher company.
10 Media
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10 Media is a Korean magazine published in English as an information source on Korea and its culture.
Samsung NewsRoom
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Samsung NewsRoom is the official global blog of Samsung Electronics.
Future Chosun
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Future Chosun is a news and publishing company based in South Korea.
BOJAGI LABLE&MEDIA
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Bojagi lable & media is a Korean media platform providing video production, brand promotion, and entertainment services.
Benefit
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Benefit, a social venture, offers publishing, video production, web development, diagnosis, and consulting solutions for enterprises.
DESIGN PRESS
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DESIGN PRESS is an online media company that delivers domestic and international design information.
Korea Newswire
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Korea Newswire is a commercial news agency service which distributes press releases to Korean media and internet portals.
Phantagram
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Phantagram Co. Ltd. is a South Korean video game developer and publisher.
KStarLive
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KStarLive is a provider of entertainment and news services.
People Today
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People Today is a monthly magazine to provides opinion leaders interviews and news.
Youngjin
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Youngjin is a book publishing and news & media company.
Asia Business Daily
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Asia Business Daily is a news network that broadcasts daily economic news.
Memoirs Inc
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A place for your most significant and memorable stories and experiences as you recollect, compose, and reminisce on them.
newbc
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newbc is a news and media company based in South Korea.
Engineering Journal
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Engineering Journal is an engineering magazine in Korea that specializes in the field of engineering.
NEWSCAPE
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NEWSCAPE is a news and media publishing company.
Ewha Voice
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Ewha Voice is the official English newspaper of Ewha Womans University.
NATIONAL UNION OF MEDIA WORKERS
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NATIONAL UNION OF MEDIA WORKERS
News & Joy
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News & Joy company is an independent press firm that offers media and entertainment services based in Korea.
Micro Software
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Micro Software is a broadcasting company that provides magazine for IT developers.
Brave bro & sis
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Brave bro & sis is a Korean Facebook page that allows members to share digital content such as videos, photos, and cartoons.
Vitzro Media
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Vitzro Media provides real-time news information, current events, platform advertisement, and video production services.
KSEN
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KSEN is a media and news provider company that aims to help understand the current situation of Korea’s social economy.
JobsN
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JobsN provides daily information on work and occupations.
Lucidfish Korea Inc.
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Crowdsourcing translation platform service
KCTA
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KCTA supports the development of the cable TV industry through broadcasting and telecommunication policy research.
Univalli
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Univalli is a non-profit independent press that provides information about the university community.
TWENTIES TIMELINE
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TWENTIES TIMELINE is a news and media service provider company.
hanuribiz.com
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hanuribiz.com is an economic newspaper company that provides news and corporate information such as culture and working environment.
Private Equity Korea
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Breaking News & Deal Opportunities for Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors.
K-PAL
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K-PAL is the provider of broadcasting and media production services.
Social Watch
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Social Watch is a media and news company in Korea.
JoongAngIlboPLUS
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JoongAngIlboPLUS is an online & offline advertising and news production agency.
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