K-Tech brings Korean technologies to Silicon Valley

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After the K-pop wave, Korea is ready to take on the world again with K-Tech.

The 4th Annual K-Tech @Silicon Valley themed “Automated Future: Human + Technology” took place in Santa Clara, from 12th – 13th November.

It was an elaborate showcase of Korean high-tech innovations.

The Korean tech startups at K-Tech address the needs of Korea, such as elderly care for the aging population, and English-learning for their workforce. This showcase is a great chance for Korean tech startups to gain global insights about their products, as well as a chance to meet potential US investors and partners.

Although many founders present at the showcase have limited English language proficiency, they did not let the language barrier stand in their way. After all, good tech products can speak for themselves. It also helped that Korean students studying at local universities were on site to serve as translators.

Check out these 10 tech companies that stood out from the crowd:

Classting

Classting is a secure app and desktop classroom platform for teachers to connect with students and parents. It has the functions of virtual noticeboard, private counseling, and even interclass exchange, where users can connect with classrooms from other states or countries.

Classting has more than 2 million users, and more than 200000 classes registered in Korea. Classting recently teamed up with UCLA CRESST to bring their platforms to US classrooms.

Jini

Jini is Korea’s answer to Square. Jini’s latest product is JiNi Pay, a wearable POS system that clinched Certificate of New Excellent Technology by Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy this year. JiNi Pay is compatible with iOS, Andriod, and Windows via Bluetooth.

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MathFreeOn

Divii

Amadas

AttoCube

Kamibot

iLucir

Petfit

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