programs
KOOM Haus
Iron 23, Flatiron · Oct 15-18
A curated K-brand
shopping street.
Manhattan, NYC
Where brands, people, and ideas move forward.
programs
Iron 23, Flatiron · Oct 15-18
A curated K-brand
shopping street.
programs
Terminal 5 · Oct 16
Join 25+ sessions featuring
founders, creators, and
industry leaders.
programs
Terminal 5 · Oct 16
Experience an evening of live
K-pop, special performances,
and unforgettable energy.
attendees
tickets sold
brands
startups pitched
Press & Articles
NAVER·Jul 2026
Manhattan to Turn into a Hub of K-Startup and K-Culture with 'KOOM Week 2026' This OctoberNew York City's Manhattan will be transformed into a massive celebration of Korean startups and K-culture this fall, bringing together innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture for a week-long festival. The United Korean Founders (UKF), the largest nonprofit network of Korean entrepreneurs and investors in New York, announced on the 30th that it will host KOOM Week 2026 across Manhattan from October 12 to 18. The event will showcase the global potential of Korean startups and K-culture, creating a platform where technology, brands, and creative industries converge on an international stage.
READ MOREMONEYTODAY·Jul 2026
"K-Tech and Culture Unite": Startup Festival to Take Place in New York This OctoberThe United Korean Founders (UKF), a nonprofit network of Korean entrepreneurs and investors in North America, will host KOOM Week 2026, a global startup and K-brand festival, from October 12 to 18 in Manhattan, New York. The event will bring together Korean technology, culture, startups, and brands on a global stage, showcasing the growing influence and innovation of Korea's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
READ MOREMONEYTODAY·Jul 2026
K-Brands Preparing for U.S. Expansion Gather in One Place at UKF's 'KOOM RUNWAY'UKF Korea, the Korean chapter of the United Korean Founders (UKF), a network of Korean entrepreneurs in the United States, announced on the 24th that it hosted "KOOM RUNWAY: Seoul to NYC, Start Your KOOM," an event showcasing Korean brands preparing to enter the U.S. market. The event brought together promising K-brands seeking opportunities in the global market, highlighting their potential for expansion into the United States.
READ MORENAVER·Jul 2026
KOOM Week to Bring Together K-Startups and K-Culture in New York This OctoberA startup and cultural festival uniting founders of globally focused K-startups, K-brands, and K-pop artists will take place this October across Manhattan, New York. The United Korean Founders (UKF), a nonprofit organization established to foster the Korean entrepreneurial ecosystem in North America, announced that it will host KOOM Week 2026 from October 12 to 18 throughout Manhattan. The week-long event will bring together Korean entrepreneurs, brands, and cultural leaders to showcase Korea's innovation and creative industries on the global stage.
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