韩国政府设立4.4万亿韩元规模的风险投资基金

Group 1 - The South Korean government plans to raise a total of 44 trillion KRW venture capital fund through a mother fund to strengthen the cultivation of AI and deep tech unicorns, expand regional venture capital, and revitalize the exit market [1] - The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will invest 21 trillion KRW in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Korea Venture Investment Corp [1] - The government will focus 13 trillion KRW on AI and deep tech sectors, promoting the "next-generation unicorn cultivation project" with customized investments and establishing funds for startups and expansions [1] Group 2 - To reduce regional disparities, the government will invest 230 billion KRW in regional growth funds, the highest in history, with participation from local businesses, universities, financial institutions, and local governments [2] - The government aims to establish mother and sub-funds in about four regions annually, targeting a cumulative formation of over 35 trillion KRW in regional sub-fund scale between 2026 and 2030 [2] - The government will significantly enhance the exit market by expanding the secondary market and merger fund investment scale to 120 billion KRW, creating a virtuous cycle of investment, recovery, and reinvestment [2]