🚀 Stand tall as the ASEAN No. 1 global accelerator! Celebrating the 6th anniversary of Next Challenge, innovation and growth! 🎉

Hello, Next Challenge Foundation (NCF).🚀

The Next Challenge is celebrating its 6th anniversary!

Next Challenge, which started in Seogwipo and grew into a leading company in the global start-up ecosystem beyond Korea, has achieved meaningful results this year with more than 10 billion in sales and accumulated 80 billion in national expenditures.

In addition, we are taking the lead in building a model for Korea's start-up city by cultivating talent in the AI era and expanding the startup ecosystem.

In commemoration of this, the 6th anniversary of Next Challenge was held in great success. 🎊

🎈 Highlights of the 6th Anniversary of Next Challenge

In this event, we had a meaningful time with various programs, looking back on the footsteps of Next Challenge over the past six years and sharing our vision for the future!

Let's go into the scene right now!

1️⃣ 6th Anniversary Video Screening 🎥

A special video of the journey from the beginning of Next Challenge to the present was screened!

From my first step in Seogwipo to growing into a global accelerator,

It was a meaningful time to reflect on the innovative challenges and achievements that Next Challenge has taken.

2️⃣ Commemorative plaque award ceremony 🏆

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To commemorate the 6th anniversary of Next Challenge, a commemorative plaque award ceremony was held to express gratitude to CEO Kim Young-rok for leading the company's growth and innovation over the past time! 🤗

In response, the CEO said, "Next Challenge has been able to grow so far thanks to all the employees who have been with us," and vowed to continue to make efforts to innovate and take a global leap forward.

It was a touching moment to look back on our six-year footsteps and look forward to greater challenges and growth ahead. 🚀🎉

3️⃣ 6th Anniversary Warrior Quiz Contest 🎤🧠

A quiz contest was held with all employees to enhance understanding of the history, vision, and corporate culture of Next Challenge!

The employees who got the 🔥 quiz right were given a variety of prizes, including a Jeju Warfare voucher, a Pikachu safe, and a Pikachu vacuum cleaner, and the quiz was followed in a pleasant atmosphere with hot attention from the employees!

4️⃣ CEO's new book "Unknown Wolf" award ceremony 📖

CEO Kim Young-rok's new book "Unknown Wolves" has been officially delivered.

🚀 This book, which contains the message of challenge, pioneering, and innovation, contains the philosophy of the Next Challenge and has a special meaning for all members.

In particular, it was delivered directly to Vice President Choi Jin-kyo, Director Chung Hyo-jin, and Chief Choi Jae-hyuk, who worked hard over the past year, along with the CEO's handwritten letter, and it was a meaningful time for the core leaders of Next Challenge to share the message together. 🎁📚

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5️⃣ 6th anniversary communication time 🏡

At the end of the event was a networking session where Next Challenge families gathered to communicate and celebrate.

The staff finished the event in a warm atmosphere by sharing six years of memories, talking about future goals and visions together.

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🌎 Next Challenge Leads Global Innovation

Based on six years of challenges and growth, Next Challenge will continue to leap beyond Korea to become the center of the global start-up ecosystem.🚀

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🎯 Performs the role of an 'anchor organization' in the start-up ecosystem

Establishment of infrastructure to support start-ups in major cities such as Seoul, Incheon, Busan, and Jeju, establishment of a local start-up ecosystem by operating start-up bays and start-up towns

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🎯 AI & Future Talent Training

Korea's first global seven-nation startup Next Challenge School (NCS) is scheduled to open

Operation of AI & start-up education program for elementary, middle, and high school teachers

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🎯 Collaborate with global leaders

Google Play Leads Open Innovation in Collaboration with Intel, Thales, L'Oreal, etc

Fostering AI startups and expanding defense, aerospace, and digital security fields

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🎯 Enter the ASEAN market and establish a global network

'Next Challenge ASEAN Labs' Opens in Vietnam's National Innovation Center (NIC)

Cooperation with start-up support organizations and universities in nine ASEAN countries

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🎯 Innovate the future education ecosystem

'AI & Edutech Global Innovation University Summit' to be held

Operation of 'Next Challenge University (NCU)' in-house AI education program

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🌟 "Next Challenge will connect the start-up ecosystem, lead innovation in the AI era, and create a model for Korea's start-up city." - CEO Kim Young-rok

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who was with me! 🎊💚

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