UAE

안녕하세요 뷰스레터 구독자 여러분,스핀오프 레터 [비저너리(Visionary)]의 김세진입니다.요즘 환율이 무섭습니다. 최근 원∙달러 환율은 1달러당 1400원대까지 터치하면서 많은 이들의 긴장감을 불러일으켰죠. 숫자가 오를수록 원화 가치가 떨어진다는 말이니까요. 상황이 급박하게 흘러가자, 한국뿐만 아니라 미국, 일본 당국이 모두 개입했습니다. 최상목 부총리 겸 기획재정부 장관과 재닛 옐런 미국 재무장관, 스즈키 슌이치 일본 재무장관이 지난 17일 미국 워싱턴 D.C.에서 공동선언문을 통해 전방위적 구두 개입한 이후 원·달러 환율은 10원 넘게 하락하며 사태는 일시 진정됐습니다. 탈세계화라지만 경제는 갈수록 ‘초연결’ 시대입니다. 원화 가치가 떨어진 것도 중동 전쟁, 미국의 물가, 제롬 파월 미국 연방준비제도(Fed) 의장의 금리인하 연기 스탠스에서 비롯된 것이었죠. 미국도 한국과 일본 화폐의 평가절하에 가만있을 수 없었습니다. 아시아가 흔들리면 부품을 공급받는 미국의 애플, 인텔이 흔들립니다. 

마이크로소프트(MS)가 아랍에미리트(UAE)에 본사를 둔 인공지능(AI) 기업 G42에 15억달러(약 2조원)를 투자할 예정이다. 영국, 일본에 이어 AI 관련 전 세계 투자를 늘리고 있다. 이 뒤에는 미∙중분쟁이 있다. AI 주도권을 두고 미국과 중국의 대립이 심화하는 가운데 또다른 강력한 지역인 UAE를 미국으로 포섭한다는 미국 정부의 복안도 있다. 미국 정부와 가까운 MS는 대리인 격이란 분석도 나온다.

Reaching the point of successfully conducting an initial public offering (IPO) is an exceptionally challenging feat, especially in South Korea. Scaling up to the size required for an IPO is no small task, and once a company goes public, it becomes subject to various regulatory requirements in accordance with local financial laws.To provide a glimpse of the public company experience to startups, accomplished unicorns that have recently gone public shared their insights with fellow entrepreneurs at COMEUP2023, a global startup festival held from November 8 to 10 at DDP in Seoul. Anthony Paek, chairman of the AI medical solutions firm Lunit, and Jake Park, CEO of the car-sharing services firm SOCAR, took the stage to share their thoughts on the IPO process and the management of a company post-fundraising.COMEUP2023 kicked off on Nov. 8 at DDP, an exhibition complex in Seoul, welcoming startups, investors, and lawmakers from 35 countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, and Japan. It is anticipated that this year’s event will draw more than 50,000 visitors.Below is an excerpt from the discussion session with the two entrepreneurs, moderated by Hyunkyung Jung, CEO of the K-pop music copyright trading platform Musiccow.

COMEUP, one of South Korea's largest startup events, kicked off on November 8 in Seoul. This year's conference has garnered significant attention, primarily due to South Korea's increasing influence in the global startup industry and its advanced positioning in the AI sector.Marking its fifth year since its inception in 2019, the annual event is aimed at fostering South Korea's startup segment and provide global startups with opportunities to secure investments and establish partnerships with investors. COMEUP 2023 is poised to become a truly international startup event, enabling startups, investors, and established companies from all over the world to expand their networks and explore future business collaborations. Some 60% of the participating startups are from overseas. CEOs, investors, and lawmakers from 35 countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, the US, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan, are participating in this event.“Innovation is no longer bound by nationality or borders. It will be achieved by those who can seamlessly bridge the borderless digital world with reality at a rapid pace," said Young Lee, the Minister of SMEs and Startups, in her opening remarks on the first day of the event."The ministry will spare no effort to support startups in advancing the startup industry," the minister added.She also outlined the ministry's plan to streamline its startup programs and organizations while enhancing benefits for both domestic and global startups that contribute to the growth of Korea's startup market.