101 Top South Korean Automotive Companies and Startups

October 14, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best South Korean based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top South Korean Automotive Startups

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42dot

42dot

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42dot is a technology company pioneering frictionless and autonomous mobility services through the development of UMOS.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Company

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Hyundai Motor Company is a multinational automotive manufacturer with various vehicle lineups, brand vision, and global campaigns.

Hyundai Motor Company

Seoul Robotics

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Making Robots Intelligent – Building advanced Lidar perception software for self driving cars and robots

Hyundai Motor Company

Cardoc

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Cardoc is a marketplace for car body repair shops.

Hyundai Motor Company

Bitsensing

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Bitsensing is a radar technology startup focused on developing smart city solutions to improve citizens’ quality of life.

Hyundai Motor Company

SOS LAB

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SOS LAB is a technology company that manufactures LiDAR sensor products.

Hyundai Motor Company

OWiN

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OWiN is a computer company that provides a device and software platform that connects car divers and merchants online and offline.

Hyundai Motor Company

MORAI

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MORAI offers unique autonomous driving V&V solutions and a variety of custom built simulation services.

Hyundai Motor Company

Genesis

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Genesis is the luxury vehicle division of the South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group.

Hyundai Motor Company

Smart Radar System

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Smart Radar System is a startup developing radar solutions for autonomous cars and industrial applications.

Hyundai Motor Company

Kumho Tire Co., Inc.

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Kumho Tire Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture of tires.

Hyundai Motor Company

Mosiler

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Mosiler is to provide safe and comfortable service to your destination with your vehicle .

Hyundai Motor Company

Kia Motors

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Kia Motors is a manufacturer of quality motor vehicles that is commits to surpass customer expectations.

Hyundai Motor Company

SK Encar

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SK Encar is an automotive company that sells new and used cars.

Hyundai Motor Company

Fescaro

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FESCARO is a specialized automotive-security startup developing the security technology.

Hyundai Motor Company

Macarong Factory

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Macarong Factory is an Android developer that has been active since 2014 and has one app in Google Play.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Mobis

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HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd is a Korea-based manufacturer principally engaged in the provision of automobile components.

Hyundai Motor Company

Perseus

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Hypervisor-based connected car solutions that simplify in-car hardware and software infrastructure, streamline implementation and management

Hyundai Motor Company

Celltrion

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Celltrion engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of therapeutic proteins.

Hyundai Motor Company

SsangYong

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SsangYong is a manufacturer of sports utility vehicles (SUV) and recreational vehicles (RV).

Hyundai Motor Company

Hanon Systems

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Hanon Systems is a full-line supplier of automotive thermal and energy management solutions.

Hyundai Motor Company

Mando Corporation

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Manufacturing of automotive parts

Hyundai Motor Company

SL Corporation

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SL Corporation manufactures automotive parts.

Hyundai Motor Company

LS Automotive

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LS Automotive produces and sells automobile parts in South Korea and internationally.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hankook Tire

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Hankook Tire is an automotive company that manufactures car tires and truck tires.

Hyundai Motor Company

LG Display Co

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LG Display is an innovator of display technologies.

Hyundai Motor Company

Renault Samsung Motors

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Renault Samsung Motors is an automobile manufacturer that produces and sells medium-sized sedan.

Hyundai Motor Company

KYUNG CHANG INDUSTRIAL CO LTD

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Kyungchang Industries is an auto parts firm specializing in the manufacture and distribution of driving parts for the automotive industry.

Hyundai Motor Company

Vueron

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LiDAR perception software proivder

Hyundai Motor Company

Thinkware

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At Thinkware, we answer challenges and deliver with innovation.

Hyundai Motor Company

ESMO

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ESMO is a automotive wiring harness manufacturer.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Group

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Hyundai Motor Group is an automotive company that also affiliates in other industries such as construction, steel, and finance.

Hyundai Motor Company

Olulo

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Olulo provides electric kickboard sharing services.

Hyundai Motor Company

Autowini

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Autowini Inc.provides an e-commerce website and platform focused on vehicles and related services.

Hyundai Motor Company

P-Oil

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Automotive Lubricant Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor Company

Autonics

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Autonics is a leading Korean company in industrial automation and offers a wide range of sensors, controllers and more.

Hyundai Motor Company

Cheongbo Industrial Co. (CBI)

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Cheongbo Industrial is a company specializing in automobile engine and mission parts that require high precision and technology.

Hyundai Motor Company

CAR Manager

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CAR Manager is an automotive service provider company.

Hyundai Motor Company

ENA

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ENA is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts.

Hyundai Motor Company

Dual Electronics Corp

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Dual Electronics Corp is a consumer electronics firm providing a home, marine, and car audio solutions.

Hyundai Motor Company

ArVizon

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ArVizon is a hardware company that produces smart automotive solutions.

Hyundai Motor Company

S&S INC

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S&S INC is an auto parts manufacturing company.

Hyundai Motor Company

HYUNDAI KEFICO

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HYUNDAI KEFICO manufactures and sells automotive electronic management systems.

Hyundai Motor Company

MANDO-HELLA Electronics

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MANDO-HELLA Electronics is an automotive parts manufacturing company.

Hyundai Motor Company

KB Wiper System

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KB Wiper System is an automobile wiper, engine parts, body parts and power transmission devices manufacturing company.

Hyundai Motor Company

JastecM

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JastecM offers automotive IoT product manufacturing and platform service.

Hyundai Motor Company

NEXEN TIREoration

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Nexen Tire is a tire manufacturer that designs,produces and markets tires, inner tubes and flaps for passenger located in Yangsan.

Hyundai Motor Company

MH Technologies Inc.

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EV motor cooling channel provider

Hyundai Motor Company

Leo Motors

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Leo Motors is an US public company based outside of Seoul, Korea.

Hyundai Motor Company

Adas One

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ADAS One, a multi-functional Car DVR, is truly integrating the technolgies for safe driving to revolutionize your automobile experience.

Hyundai Motor Company

MYOUNG SHIN INDUSTRY CO LTD /NG/

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Myungshin Industrial is an auto parts manufacturer that specializes in automotive body parts & develops cutting-edge body part technology.

Hyundai Motor Company

YURA

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YURA is a motor vehicle parts manufacturer company.

Hyundai Motor Company

Fukoku

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Fukoku is manufacturing and selling rubber products.

Hyundai Motor Company

DTR

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DTR is a supplier of anti-vibration products to a global automotive OEMs.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Powertech

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Hyundai Powertech is a main auto parts manufacturer of Hyundai Motor Group, specializing in automotive transmissions.

Hyundai Motor Company

CARBY

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CARBY is an online car procuring service provider.

Hyundai Motor Company

PLK Technologies

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PLK Technologies is leading manufacturer of automotive market.

Hyundai Motor Company

Zentropy

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Zentropy develops high-performance electric scooters and reliable battery swapping charging networks.

Hyundai Motor Company

YPER

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YPER is a vehicle management and car wash app.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hwaseung R&A

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Hwaseung R&A is a manufacturer of automotive parts and industrial rubber parts.

Hyundai Motor Company

Getcha

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Getcha is a car purchase, long-term rental, lease, test ride, and car consulting company.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Autron

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Hyundai Autron is a research and development company specialized in the field of electronic automotive control.

Hyundai Motor Company

EZGO

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EZGO develops GPS navigation applications for the automotive industry.

Hyundai Motor Company

Point Engineering

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Point Engineering is the leading manufacturing company for precision parts and material based on fine machining.

Hyundai Motor Company

JY CUSTOM

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JY CUSTOM is a supplier of sound equipment and automotive accessories.

Hyundai Motor Company

SW Mobility

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SW Mobility is an automotive electronic software company.

Hyundai Motor Company

mBrain

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mBrain specializes in the development of automotive electronics products.

Hyundai Motor Company

Humax Automotive

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Humax Automotive is a developer/manufacturer of various in-vehicle infotainment systems.

Hyundai Motor Company

Xingxing Mobility

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Xingxing Mobility is an app that offers an electric kickboard sharing service.

Hyundai Motor Company

GH Advanced Materials

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GH Advanced Materials manufactures non-woven fabrics, fibers and polyurethane foams for use in automotive interiors and sound proofing.

Hyundai Motor Company

GM Daewoo

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General Motors is a vehicle manufacturer that creates new vehicles and parts.

Hyundai Motor Company

Master

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Master is a vehicle management system that offers all the services of the aftermarket except for automobile manufacturing.

Hyundai Motor Company

LEEHAN

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LEEHAN is an automotive parts manufacturing company.

Hyundai Motor Company

Spring Cloud

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Spring Cloud offers AI-based autonomous mobility and data analysis services.

Hyundai Motor Company

TOYOTA MOTOR KOREA

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TOYOTA MOTOR KOREA is a car manufacturer and seller.

Hyundai Motor Company

Amogreentech

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Amogreentech is a material and component company which manufactures nano crystalline magnetic components.

Hyundai Motor Company

A JIN INDUSTRIAL CO LTD

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A-Jin Industrial Co., Ltd. is an automobile manufacturer that creates sophisticated automotive electronic equipment and automobile bodies.

Hyundai Motor Company

Auros Technology

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Auros Technology engages in the manufacture and trade of semiconductor measurement equipment.

Hyundai Motor Company

Drimaes

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Drimaes providers automotive software platform intended to offer in-vehicle infotainment services.

Hyundai Motor Company

EMVcon

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EMVcon is an electric vehicle conversion company that offers plug-and-play electric vehicle conversion kits.

Hyundai Motor Company

deer

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deer is an electric kickboard sharing service company.

Hyundai Motor Company

Sejong

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Sejong engages in the production of automobile exhaust systems.

Hyundai Motor Company

EnGIS Technologies

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EnGIS Technologies, Inc. is a leading software development company providing premium software solutions to the global automotive market.

Hyundai Motor Company

Abpro Bio (UGINT)

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Abpro Bio is a manufacturer of machine tools such as lathe, tapping centers, machining centers, and micro milling centers.

Hyundai Motor Company

Global Information Technology

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Global Information Technology provides diagnostic and connectivity solutions.

Hyundai Motor Company

KSS-ImageNext

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KSS-ImageNext is a system development company in the automotive electronics sector.

Hyundai Motor Company

M PARK

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M PARK is an automobile trading company in Korea.

Hyundai Motor Company

Han Sung Motor

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Han Sung Motor is providing automotive dealership service for Mercedes-Benz Korea.

Hyundai Motor Company

AiCar

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AiCar is a connected-car open platform services company.

Hyundai Motor Company

CocoaSoft

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CocoaSoft helps people and robots collaborate closely to increase employee potential and help the business succeed.

Hyundai Motor Company

IROAD

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IROAD is a dash cam developer company.

Hyundai Motor Company

SeAH Besteel

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SeAH Besteel manufactures steels, alloy steel, carbon steel, railway vehicle products and automobile parts.

Hyundai Motor Company

Nexturn Bioscience

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Nexton Bioscience is a manufacturer of CNC automatic lathes.

Hyundai Motor Company

A.I. MATICS

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A.I.MATICS has provided its solution to mass produced cars, has demonstrated the effectiveness of its AI camera solution technology.

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai MnSOFT

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Hyundai MnSOFT specializes in vehicle IT and infotainment.

Hyundai Motor Company

KWANGSUNG CORPORATION

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KWANGSUNG CORPORATION is an auto parts manufacturing company.

Hyundai Motor Company

KlinElex

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KlinElex is an electric vehicle charger manufacturing company.

Hyundai Motor Company

IS technology

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IS technology is an embedded vision company that provides driver state monitoring solutions.

Hyundai Motor Company

UVO

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UVO is an advanced connected car solution that integrates cars, smartphones, and infotainment systems into a single solution.

Hyundai Motor Company

Wooshin Systems

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Wooshin Systems is engaged in the manufacturer of automotive body assembly systems and body parts

Hyundai Motor Company

Dongwon Metal

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Dongwon Metal is a company that manufactures automotive parts like a door frames, bumper beams and battery frames etc.,

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