In a period of rapid change and technology advancement, the ability to deploy strategic and value-added capital can generate above average returns. Given Korea’s world-leading position in both wireless infrastructure and broadband Internet, Korea is becoming a fertile ground for technology venture capital investment. Leveraging its deep background in the Korean Telecom industry, Eastern Investment is uniquely positioned to be a leading venture investor in Korea and abroad. Its venture professionals have significant investment experience in Silicon Valley, Korea and Wall Street. Although Eastern Investment has only recently organized its Venture Capital team, it already has a number of initiatives:     - Investment Manager for the SK Telecom-Qualcomm Wireless Development Fund. - Venture Advisory services including international joint venture VC fund arrangement / structuring, due diligence services for corporate venture investments, and capital raising for high-tech start-up companies. - Direct equity investments in star-up companies and in certain cases provide bridge loans to start-ups.