A16z crypto, a venture fund of Silicon Valley giant Andreessen Horowitz that invests in cryptocurrency startups, has announced its intention to expand its reach in Asia with a new office in Seoul.

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Those who recently descended on the South Korean capital for Seoul Art Week undeniably had a fun, if hectic, experience amid festivities anchored by Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul. There were of course ...

Up to 50,000 people are expected to be in Myeong-dong on Christmas eve. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Venture fund a16z crypto is opening its first office in Asia, located in Seoul, and named Sungmo Park to lead it. The Seoul office aims to build partnerships and accelerate community growth across the ...

The Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows Summit unfolded in Seoul from December 7 to 9, addressing the imperative theme, "Leadership for a Shared Region." With a rich history tied to Seoul, dating back ...

Having faced some of the world’s strictest travel restrictions and the prospect of attendees being sent to Covid-19 quarantine camps, Hong Kong’s Art Basel has returned to near-normalcy after a ...

South Korea's bustling capital has officially been crowned Asia’s coziest city in 2025 and it’s not just about the weather. From tranquil teahouses to intimate alleyways, Seoul effortlessly combines ...

With its thriving local gallery scene and a growing class of affluent collectors, South Korea has long been considered one of the art world’s sleeping giants. The announcement that a major art fair, ...

From Tokyo to Manila to Honolulu, there is nothing these days sexier than South Korean culture. Korean star appearances are causing stampedes across Asia, while film rights to Korean films are selling ...