{
  "id": 16161545,
  "title": "KSD channels $1.17 mil. funding this year into regional talent, startups in Busan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ksd-channels-1-17-mil-funding-this-year-into-regional-talent-startups-16161545",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T07:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20261023/ksd-channels-117-mil-funding-this-year-into-regional-talent-startups-in-busan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korea Securities Depository (KSD) has allocated approximately $1.17 million in funding for 2025 to support regional talent and startups in Busan, according to the state-run agency. KSD, based in Busan, has a strong focus on social contribution, particularly in developing local talent and fostering a thriving regional economy. The organization's initiatives encompass various programs, including scholarships, job training, and financial assistance for social enterprises, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses.\n\nOne noteworthy program is the Open Campus, an initiative launched in 2019 with a cohort of 35 students from five universities. The program has expanded to encompass 60 students from 12 universities this year. Open Campus serves as a gateway for university students to gain insights into KSD's operations and career opportunities within the securities industry. Participants engage in learning about the company's core functions, such as securities settlement, receive information on recruitment processes, and have the opportunity to interact with current employees.",
  "summary": "The Korea Securities Depository (KSD) has directed funding toward social welfare and innovative businesses, contributing an average of around 1.78 billion won ($1.34 million) annually from 2023 to 2025 and 1.55 billion won for this year, the state-run agency said Friday. Headquartered in Busan, KSD focuses much of its social contribution work on developing local talent, helping young people…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}