Flocking Overseas… K-Startups Increase Sixfold in 10 Years [3-Minute Brief]

① Increasing Cases of Startups Leaving Korea Due to Lack of Domestic Investment
② Business Sentiment Sees Largest Improvement in Two Years, Yet Remains Pessimistic
③ Stocks Picked by Foreign Investors Show Strong Performance

MARKET INDEX

○All three major U.S. stock indices closed lower after a single day of rebound.
○Caution over Nvidia's earnings... Actual results announced after market close, exceeding expectations.
○U.S. considers export controls to China on semiconductor design software.

TOP 3 NEWS

■ Rejected 150 times, finally heads to the U.S.… Gave up dreams in Korea despite offers from Samsung and LG [Future Unicorns Leaving Korea]

○Number of startups going abroad in search of survival increased sixfold in 10 years.
○Following large corporations, deep tech startups are also moving overseas en masse.
○Outflow of advanced technology and top talent... Urgent need for a major transformation of the venture ecosystem.

■ Business sentiment rises the most in 2 years… but has not recovered to pre-martial law levels

○Overall industry CBSI at 90.7… up 2.8 points from previous month.
○Largest increase since the lifting of the COVID-19 emergency.
○Manufacturing sector recovers due to U.S.-China tariff deferrals and other factors.

■ Every purchase hits the jackpot… Foreign investors strike gold in KOSDAQ

○Top net-bought stocks over the past 3 months are all in profit compared to average purchase price.
○ABL Bio's return exceeds 50%... Net purchases of 147.8 billion won over 3 months.
○Excellent valuation returns for BHI, Robotis, Peptron, and others.

Graphic News: Achieving the Dream Number Depends on Three Factors [KOSPI Level Up]

○Resolving the 'Korea Discount' requires all three factors to align.

○The industrial cycle centered on semiconductors needs support.

○Policy consistency and execution are also important.

Money-Making Law

■ 2024 Top Sales Growth: YK, all new hires from non-SKY and regional law schools

○All new YK hires are from non-SKY universities.
○All new Jipyung hires are from SKY universities.
○SKY concentration increases except for YK and Daeryun.
☞Read the article:  https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/lawtimes/2025052816381909831

■ When Kim & Chang drops a big case, Yulchon picks it up

○Yulchon fills the gap left by Kim & Chang.
○Korea Zinc replaces its legal representative with Yulchon.
○"Yulchon, with no conflict of interest, takes the lead."
☞Read the article:  https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/lawtimes/2025052816514981876

■ "If you paid the fine for refusing a breathalyzer test, you cannot be punished"

○Final acquittal for refusing a breathalyzer test on an electric wheel.
○Pre-indictment payment of the fine is recognized as effective.
○Prosecution invalidated due to police error.
☞Read the article:  https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/lawtimes/2025052817334360707

※ "Money-Making Law," a content partnership between Asia Economy and Law Times, is published every Tuesday and Thursday.

Today's Key Schedule

○Domestic

On the 29th, Shinhan No.16 SPAC is listed on KOSDAQ, final public offering price set at 2,000 won.

On the 29th, GC Genome subscription on KOSDAQ, final public offering price set at 10,500 won.

10:00 Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Board meeting, interest rate decision (May)

○Overseas

03:00 U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes

21:30 U.S. Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (Q1), GDP (QoQ) (Q1), Initial Jobless Claims

◇Lunch & Commute Weather

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○Precipitation probability: 0% in the morning｜10% in the afternoon
○Fine dust: Moderate in the morning｜Moderate in the afternoon

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