Korea First is a business magazine for the people who start and run companies. We cover the launches, pivots, funding rounds, and hard calls that define a young company's life, and we do it with the founder's point of view in mind. From the first hire to the first acquisition offer, we report on what matters and explain why.
Our readers are building something, and they want reporting they can act on, not just headlines. We exist to give them sharp, well-reported stories that are useful, honest, and never dull.
What We Cover
Our newsroom is organized around the sections that matter most to our readers:
- Politics. The National Assembly, the ministries, and the people who run them.
- Money. Markets, companies, and the economy at home and abroad.
- Tech. Semiconductors, AI, and the technology industry at home and abroad.
- Culture. Heritage, the arts, sport, and the institutions that shape Korean life.
Our Newsroom
We are a team of writers, editors, and contributors who care as much about good reporting as they do about good taste. Every story is researched, edited, and fact-checked before publication. We pair timely coverage with the context that tells you why something matters, not just that it happened. When we get something wrong, we correct it openly and promptly.
Editorial Standards
We separate reporting from opinion, disclose conflicts of interest, and hold ourselves to a strict code of accuracy and fairness. Our coverage is never influenced by advertisers or commercial partners. Any sponsored or partner content is clearly labeled, so you always know what you are reading and who paid for it.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions sit entirely with our newsroom. Commercial relationships, including advertising and partnerships, have no bearing on which stories we pursue or the conclusions we reach. That independence is the foundation of the trust our readers place in us.
How We Are Funded
Korea First is supported by reader subscriptions, newsletters, and advertising. This mix lets us invest in original storytelling while keeping our coverage open to a broad audience. If you would like to reach that audience, explore our advertising and partnership options.
Get in Touch
Have a question, story idea, or correction? Visit our Help & Support page, or submit a tip securely and confidentially. For general inquiries, email hello@mediabroker.org.