COMEUP 2025: Recode the Future --Officially Opens in Seoul from December 10-12

Core Insights - COMEUP 2025, Korea's largest global startup festival, officially opened on December 10, 2025, at COEX Seoul, showcasing innovative startups and fostering collaboration between startups, investors, and corporations [1][6] - The festival runs from December 10 to 12 under the theme "Recode the Future," featuring a variety of programs including conferences, exhibitions, and IR pitching [2][6] Event Overview - This year's event includes 275 startups from 46 countries, with national pavilions from seven countries, including Saudi Arabia and India, promoting their startup ecosystems [3] - Keynote speeches are delivered by prominent figures in the tech industry, such as Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN, and Sunghyun Park, CEO of Rebellions, focusing on the festival's theme [3] Investment Opportunities - COMEUP 2025 provides expanded opportunities for startups to connect with global investors and major corporations, with participation from 35 global and Korean corporations [4] - Over 2,000 business matchmaking meetings are arranged, allowing startups to engage with investors and corporations directly [4] Side Programs - Major side programs include the OpenData X AI Challenge, the K-Startup 2025 Grand Finale, and the K-Startup Grand Challenge Demo Day, highlighting top foreign startup teams [5] - The Venture & Startup Awards Ceremony recognizes contributions to Korea's startup ecosystem during the event [5]