Help us keep Korea's global tech community free, open, and alive
Beyond the job board, Dev Korea brings people together every month through English-friendly meetups focused on real knowledge — not marketing. Expect hands-on talks from engineers, designers, founders, and indie builders.
You're in good company
Some of our current & previous collaborators, speakers, and sponsors
Why sponsor Dev Korea?
We're one of the only consistent English-speaking developer communities in Korea. Monthly meetups bring together real engineers, founders, and indie builders.
Sponsors don't just buy ads — you support the ecosystem and help us keep events accessible.
- #1 platform for global tech talent in Korea
- Brand exposure to serious builders (infra, AI, mobile, data)
- Goodwill and credibility in Korea's global tech scene
- Continuous brand presence (not one-off hype)
- Active YouTube channel with ongoing content creation (talk uploads, recaps)
- 70–110+ attendees per event
- ~12 events a year (1 per month)
- 2,900+ followers on LinkedIn
- 2,600+ subscribers to the newsletter
- 400+ members on Discord
- 1,000+ community members
Sponsorship tiers
We keep it simple and honest. Choose the level that fits your visibility goals.
Supporter
Entry-level visibility and community appreciation
₩400,000 / $300 (per quarter)
- Logo displayed on /sponsors page
- Backlink to your website (SEO benefit)
- Mention in monthly community thank-you posts across all Dev Korea channels (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and newsletter)
Community sponsor
Recurring visibility and consistent brand presence
₩1,400,000 / $1,000 (per quarter)
- Larger logo placement on /sponsors (featured tier)
- Regular shout-outs and mentions in Dev Korea posts and event recaps (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok)
- Logo on monthly event slides (“Supported by…”)
- 1 featured job post per quarter (up to 4 per year)
- Light category exclusivity (no direct competitor same event)
Annual sponsor
Year-round recognition as a key Dev Korea supporter
₩5,600,000 / $4,000 (per year)
- Logo displayed on Dev Korea homepage (priority placement)
- Priority logo placement on /sponsors and event slides
- Logo on all presentation decks throughout the year
- Mentions across all Dev Korea social platforms and newsletters
- Early access to speaker collaborations or co-branded events
- Up to 6 featured job posts per year (priority placement and flexible timing)
- Priority for category exclusivity
- Recognition as “Dev Korea Annual Sponsor” in posts and event materials
FAQ
What do we actually get each month?
Consistent brand presence: logo on /sponsors, on the monthly event slide intro, in the recap post; shout-outs based on tier; optional featured job or product mention for Community/Annual; capped on-site logos.
How is impact measured?
Quarterly snapshot: attendance, video views, recap impressions, and link CTR via UTM. No attendee emails are shared.
Can we sponsor without giving a talk?
Yes. Speaking is optional. If speaking, we require technical, non-promotional content.
Do you offer category exclusivity?
Light exclusivity is available on Community/Annual tiers per month. We limit per-event mentions to 1–2 sponsors.
Do we need to hire in Korea?
No. Many sponsors support for brand presence with serious builders; recruiting is a bonus, not a requirement.
What are the prices and currencies?
Supporter ₩400,000 / $300 per quarter; Community Sponsor ₩1,300,000 / $1,000 per quarter; Annual Sponsor ₩5,300,000 / $4,000 per year. Invoicing in KRW or USD.
How do payment and invoices work?
We support both Toss Payments (credit card or KRW transfer) and Polar (USD). If your finance team requires a formal invoice, PO, or vendor registration form, we can handle that manually. VAT/세금계산서 are available for Korean entities.
What’s your content policy and brand safety?
Engineering-first content; no pay-to-play talks; Code of Conduct enforced; we may decline sponsors not aligned with the community.
What assets do you need?
SVG/PNG logo (light background), one-line description, UTM link, optional 1-sentence product tip.
Can we ship swag or provide food?
Yes. We'll coordinate venue rules and quantities. Swag is displayed on a shared table, or can be given out through games or raffles in limited quantities.
Can we cancel or pause?
Quarterly plans can pause at term-end. Annual plans can downgrade at renewal. Postponed events roll benefits forward.
Do you share attendee emails?
No.
Ready to sponsor Dev Korea?
Your support keeps events free, helps us feed attendees, film talks, and grow the community.
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