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Unlocalized

by Brian Shin and Jay Lee

The Closest Thing to a Metaverse Isn't Coming From Meta - It's a Korean App

Join Jay and Brian as we discuss Wrtn and their fast growth in Korea as one of the most popular chat storytelling apps. This episode is sponsored by Lux & Luna. Follow Lux & Luna on Instagram: https://instagram.com/luxandluna.official Visit and order on their website: https://luxandluna.com

Naver: How Korea's Biggest Search Engine Got Started

Join us as we kick off a multi-episode arc on Naver, and discuss the origin story of Korea's largest search engine.

Karrot: How Hyperlocal Communities Took Korea by Storm

In this episode, Brian and Jay discuss Karrot, hyperlocal communities, and the rise of french fry meetups in Korea. -- Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unlocalizedpod

Is Hyundai's World Cup Sponsorship Worth It?

Join us as we discuss Hyundai Motor's sponsorship of the World Cup.

Can Korea's Amazon Conquer Taiwan?

Join Jay and Brian as we discuss Coupang's growth in Taiwan and their international expansion. -- The information provided in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice.

Why did Naver Buy 60,000 GPUs?

Join Brian and Jay as we discuss the latest meetings between Naver and Jensen Huang and their growing partnership in the AI infrastructure space.

Why Korea is the Next Architect Behind the AI Revolution | Won Kim

Jay and Brian are joined by Won Kim, former investment banking associate at Citi, to discuss AI data centers and why Korea is the next architect behind the AI Revolution.

Why Does Jensen Huang Keep Coming to Korea?

Join Jay and Brian to discuss the Korean business Jensen Huang is visiting on his second trip to Korea in 7 months. -- Show notes: 0:00:00 Celebrity Status 0:02:30 NVIDIA's Reliance on Korean Memory Chips 0:08:40 The Samgyeopsal Summit 0:10:30 Physical AI and the Future of Robotics 0:19:46 The Korean Stock Market Boom 0:23:25 Will Korean Chipmakers Dominate Long-Term? 0:35:46 The Search for a Global Korean Consumer Platform 0:49:16 The Rise of Asian Business Leaders 0:52:38 Who Wins the Physical AI Stack? 1:08:45 Geopolitics and the US-China-Korea Dynamic 1:14:26 Pop Culture -- Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unlocalizedpod

Why are pop-up stores in Korea so popular?

In this episode, Brian and Jay dive into the explosive growth of pop-up stores in South Korea, particularly in Seoul's Seongsu district. We explore the cultural drivers behind this trend, such as 'kidult' culture and the 'feel economy,' analyze the business and real estate mechanics making it possible, and debate whether experiential retail is a passing fad or the future of global commerce.

Why Did Chipotle Expand to Korea?

Join Jay and Brian for another episode of Unlocalized, where we are joined by guests Anna Tyan and producer Erica Choe. We discuss Chipotle upcoming first store open in Korea and the Mexican food scene broadly in Korea.

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