Accelerate Your Growth
in the Korean Market
Your end-to-end partner for successful Go-To-Market strategies and localization in South Korea.
What We Offer
Market Research
Deep dive in to local trends, cultural nuances, and competitor analysis.
Entity Setup
Smooth corporate registration, legal compliance, and tax advisory.
Digital Marketing
We are experts in the local SEO ecosystem, including Naver and Kakao, specialized for Korea.
Sales Channels
B2B partnerships and B2C e-commerce platform integration.
Our Services
GTM Strategy
We build tailored entry strategies designed specifically for the unique Korean business landscape, ensuring you target the right audience from day one.
Growth Marketing
Data-driven performance campaigns on local platforms. We navigate Korea’s digital ecosystem to acquire and retain your customers effectively.
We help global teams build success in South Korea
Entering the Korean market requires more than just language translation; it demands cultural nuance, deep local networks, and an agile approach to rapidly changing trends.
At Onward Korea, we serve as your dedicated local team. With extensive experience in accelerating startups and executing global enterprise strategies, we bridge the gap between your innovation and the local market.
Meet Our Team
Gina
CEO & Growth Director
- She achieved outstanding conversion rates and ROI by leading the implementation of data-driven user experience optimization, performance marketing, and CRM strategies at early-stage startups and multinational corporations.
- As an entrepreneur, she demonstrated early-stage startup management capabilities through achievements such as winning local government competitions, securing government support projects, and signing exclusive contracts with U.S. companies.
- She led successful campaigns with global brand partners and am proficient in building partnerships that encompass everything from B2B lead identification to proposals and negotiations.
JH
Technical Lead & Full-Stack Developer
- He possesses expertise in handling high-volume traffic based on Java, Kotlin, and Python, as well as building real-time platforms for Kubernetes and AWS infrastructure environments.
- He has over 5.5 years of extensive experience developing large-scale multi-sensor data collection servers for industrial and environmental monitoring, along with anomaly detection platforms integrated with machine learning.
- He has independently launched and operated multiple Flutter-based cross-platform mobile services by actively utilizing AI, handling everything from planning and design compliance to front-end implementation and app store release.
SM
Sales & Operations Manager
- She brings over 6 years of robust experience driving sales, cultivating client relationships, and successfully expanding market reach across Korea regions.
- She excels in comprehensive sales management, optimizing the end-to-end sales lifecycle from pipeline tracking and contract negotiation to performance analysis and revenue forecasting.
- She seamlessly oversees general affairs and internal business operations, ensuring organizational efficiency, streamlined administrative workflows, and a solid foundation for cross-functional teamwork.
Why Choose Us
Passionate
We are driven by the success of global scale-ups. Our team pours relentless energy into connecting your innovative ideas with the dynamic Korean ecosystem, treating your business goals as our own.
Professional
Built on years of hands-on experience in global partnerships and business operations. We deliver data-backed marketing strategies and practical GTM execution that meet the highest international standards.
Support
From navigating initial setup hurdles to continuous marketing optimization, we provide reliable, on-the-ground support. Consider us your fully integrated, agile local team based right here in Korea.