PM-ing in Korea

Data plays a crucial role in how tech companies in Korea operate, whether it's for tracking user engagement, product performance, or business growth . But the tools companies use? That depends on their size, resources, and specific needs. In this post, we’ll break down the most commonly used data analysis tools in Korean tech, from widely adopted industry standards to newcomers gaining traction. Widely Adopted Tools These are the go-to data tools for almost all companies, especially because they are cost-effective, flexible, and essential for product teams . 🔹 Google Analytics A free web analytics tool that tracks website traffic, user behavior, and product performance. 📌 Why is it popular? It’s free and still provides pretty solid data on key product stats. Almost every company, even non-tech teams , uses it. 🔹 SQL & Python While not a service or product , SQL and Python are fundamental tools used to query databases and analyze data direc...

Service Planner, Product Manager, Product Owner: Different  Yet Similar  Roles If you’re working in Korea’s IT industry , you’ve probably come across three commonly used job titles: ✅ Service Planner (서비스 기획자) ✅ Product Manager (PM) ✅ Product Owner (PO) At first glance, these roles seem similar. They all involve product development, user needs, and decision-making . But in reality, each has unique responsibilities—and in Korea, these roles often function differently than they do in other countries. Today, I want to break down: What makes the Service Planner role unique to Korea How PM and PO roles differ globally vs. in Korea What these three roles have in common The Uniqueness of ‘Service Planner’ in Korea 💡 Is there an exact translation for ‘Service Planner’ in English? Not really. The Service Planner role evolved specifically within the Korean IT industry , and there isn’t a direct equivalent in Western markets like the US. Historically, ...