Serin Heo
Co-Founder @ Dev Korea
Co-Founder @ Dev Korea
Articles
π°π· "Ppalli Ppalli": The culture of speed in Korea
Korea's "ppalli ppalli" culture, shaped by its history and rapid industrialization, has driven efficiency and economic growth β but sometimes at the cost of quality and safety. In today's AI-accelerated IT industry, balancing speed with craftsmanship and reliability matters more than ever.
PostHog comes to Seoul: Dev Korea #3 Recap
On October 16, we hosted Dev Korea #3, bringing together 75+ developers, founders, designers, and indie builders for a night focused on practical analytics, real-world product insights, and the growing international tech community in Seoul.
Shipaton comes to Seoul: Dev Korea #2 Recap
On September 1st, we hosted Dev Korea #2: Shipaton 2025, welcoming 70+ developers, founders, and indie hackers in Seoul. It was an evening filled with ideas, laughter, and connection. A true celebration of the indie app spirit and the growing English-speaking tech community in Korea.
Authorization without the anxiety: Dev Korea #1 Recap
Dev Korea #1 brought together 30+ developers at Picky's awesome venue for Francis Chung's eye-opening talk on permissions, plus great networking over pizzas and drinks.
Supabase Launch Week 15 in Seoul β Pizza, people, and plenty of Supabase π
Recap of Supabase Launch Week 15 in Seoul with 110 developers, 2 inspiring talks on Kakao login & MVP development. Next events: Dev Korea #1 & #2
Nunchi in Korean tech companies: A guide for international professionals
Learn how to navigate nunchi, Korean "eye measure", in tech workplaces. This guide helps international professionals understand subtle social cues, improve team collaboration, and adapt to Korean corporate hierarchies while balancing cultural sensitivity with effective communication.