Korea Lens: Agent Runtimes Sit Between SI and SaaS

In Korea, agent runtimes are not only a SaaS question. They intersect with private networks, permission systems, groupware, approval culture, and systems-integration projects. Large technology groups such as Samsung, SK, Naver, and Kakao, as well as banks and manufacturers, are unlikely to deploy autonomous agents without runtime controls.\n\nThat creates both opportunity and friction for startups. The opportunity is that domain-specific workflow knowledge matters. The friction is that security reviews, on-premise requirements, and legacy integration will be part of the sale.\n\n## Builder Implications\n- Korean customers will care about approval and audit flows.\n- SI partnerships can accelerate early enterprise adoption.\n- Security certification and private deployment options become differentiators.