Input 2021.02.14 21:49
Earlier, Coupang announced on the 12th (local time) that “the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a declaration for listing Class A common stock.” It has been 7 years since it was designated as the No. 1 unicorn in Korea in May 2014 (corporate value of over 1 trillion won).
Deputy Prime Minister Hong said, “I will once again reflect on the importance of activating venture investment,” and said, “As the importance of innovation in the post-corona era is being emphasized more than ever, the government will do its best to strengthen the venture and startup ecosystem.”
“There are numerous companies with global competitiveness in Korea,” he said. “If you turn your view beyond the domestic market to the global market, endless opportunities can be opened.”
He added, “Especially after the coronavirus, the expansion of the non-face-to-face industry will break down the barriers of the border,” he added. “We will continue to strengthen support for expanding overseas expansion of competitive small and medium-sized venture companies as well as large companies.”