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
Top South Korean Automotive Startups
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42dot
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42dot is a technology company pioneering frictionless and autonomous mobility services through the development of UMOS.
Hyundai Motor Company
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Hyundai Motor Company is a multinational automotive manufacturer with various vehicle lineups, brand vision, and global campaigns.
Seoul Robotics
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Making Robots Intelligent – Building advanced Lidar perception software for self driving cars and robots
Cardoc
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Cardoc is a marketplace for car body repair shops.
Bitsensing
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Bitsensing is a radar technology startup focused on developing smart city solutions to improve citizens’ quality of life.
SOS LAB
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SOS LAB is a technology company that manufactures LiDAR sensor products.
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.
MORAI
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MORAI offers unique autonomous driving V&V solutions and a variety of custom built simulation services.
Genesis
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Genesis is the luxury vehicle division of the South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group.
Smart Radar System
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Smart Radar System is a startup developing radar solutions for autonomous cars and industrial applications.
Kumho Tire Co., Inc.
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Kumho Tire Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture of tires.
Mosiler
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Mosiler is to provide safe and comfortable service to your destination with your vehicle .
Kia Motors
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Kia Motors is a manufacturer of quality motor vehicles that is commits to surpass customer expectations.
SK Encar
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SK Encar is an automotive company that sells new and used cars.
Fescaro
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FESCARO is a specialized automotive-security startup developing the security technology.
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 Mobis
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HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd is a Korea-based manufacturer principally engaged in the provision of automobile components.
Perseus
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Hypervisor-based connected car solutions that simplify in-car hardware and software infrastructure, streamline implementation and management
Celltrion
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Celltrion engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of therapeutic proteins.
SsangYong
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SsangYong is a manufacturer of sports utility vehicles (SUV) and recreational vehicles (RV).
Hanon Systems
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Hanon Systems is a full-line supplier of automotive thermal and energy management solutions.
SL Corporation
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SL Corporation manufactures automotive parts.
LS Automotive
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LS Automotive produces and sells automobile parts in South Korea and internationally.
Hankook Tire
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Hankook Tire is an automotive company that manufactures car tires and truck tires.
LG Display Co
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LG Display is an innovator of display technologies.
Renault Samsung Motors
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Renault Samsung Motors is an automobile manufacturer that produces and sells medium-sized sedan.
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.
Thinkware
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At Thinkware, we answer challenges and deliver with innovation.
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.
Olulo
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Olulo provides electric kickboard sharing services.
Autowini
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Autowini Inc.provides an e-commerce website and platform focused on vehicles and related services.
Autonics
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Autonics is a leading Korean company in industrial automation and offers a wide range of sensors, controllers and more.
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.
CAR Manager
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CAR Manager is an automotive service provider company.
ENA
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ENA is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts.
Dual Electronics Corp
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Dual Electronics Corp is a consumer electronics firm providing a home, marine, and car audio solutions.
ArVizon
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ArVizon is a hardware company that produces smart automotive solutions.
HYUNDAI KEFICO
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HYUNDAI KEFICO manufactures and sells automotive electronic management systems.
MANDO-HELLA Electronics
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MANDO-HELLA Electronics is an automotive parts manufacturing 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.
JastecM
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JastecM offers automotive IoT product manufacturing and platform service.
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.
Leo Motors
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Leo Motors is an US public company based outside of Seoul, Korea.
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.
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.
Fukoku
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Fukoku is manufacturing and selling rubber products.
DTR
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DTR is a supplier of anti-vibration products to a global automotive OEMs.
Hyundai Powertech
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Hyundai Powertech is a main auto parts manufacturer of Hyundai Motor Group, specializing in automotive transmissions.
PLK Technologies
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PLK Technologies is leading manufacturer of automotive market.
Zentropy
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Zentropy develops high-performance electric scooters and reliable battery swapping charging networks.
Hwaseung R&A
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Hwaseung R&A is a manufacturer of automotive parts and industrial rubber parts.
Getcha
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Getcha is a car purchase, long-term rental, lease, test ride, and car consulting company.
Hyundai Autron
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Hyundai Autron is a research and development company specialized in the field of electronic automotive control.
EZGO
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EZGO develops GPS navigation applications for the automotive industry.
Point Engineering
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Point Engineering is the leading manufacturing company for precision parts and material based on fine machining.
JY CUSTOM
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JY CUSTOM is a supplier of sound equipment and automotive accessories.
SW Mobility
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SW Mobility is an automotive electronic software company.
mBrain
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mBrain specializes in the development of automotive electronics products.
Humax Automotive
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Humax Automotive is a developer/manufacturer of various in-vehicle infotainment systems.
Xingxing Mobility
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Xingxing Mobility is an app that offers an electric kickboard sharing service.
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.
GM Daewoo
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General Motors is a vehicle manufacturer that creates new vehicles and parts.
Master
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Master is a vehicle management system that offers all the services of the aftermarket except for automobile manufacturing.
LEEHAN
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LEEHAN is an automotive parts manufacturing company.
Spring Cloud
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Spring Cloud offers AI-based autonomous mobility and data analysis services.
TOYOTA MOTOR KOREA
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TOYOTA MOTOR KOREA is a car manufacturer and seller.
Amogreentech
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Amogreentech is a material and component company which manufactures nano crystalline magnetic components.
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.
Auros Technology
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Auros Technology engages in the manufacture and trade of semiconductor measurement equipment.
Drimaes
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Drimaes providers automotive software platform intended to offer in-vehicle infotainment services.
EMVcon
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EMVcon is an electric vehicle conversion company that offers plug-and-play electric vehicle conversion kits.
deer
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deer is an electric kickboard sharing service company.
Sejong
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Sejong engages in the production of automobile exhaust systems.
EnGIS Technologies
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EnGIS Technologies, Inc. is a leading software development company providing premium software solutions to the global automotive market.
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.
Global Information Technology
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Global Information Technology provides diagnostic and connectivity solutions.
KSS-ImageNext
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KSS-ImageNext is a system development company in the automotive electronics sector.
Han Sung Motor
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Han Sung Motor is providing automotive dealership service for Mercedes-Benz Korea.
AiCar
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AiCar is a connected-car open platform services company.
CocoaSoft
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CocoaSoft helps people and robots collaborate closely to increase employee potential and help the business succeed.
SeAH Besteel
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SeAH Besteel manufactures steels, alloy steel, carbon steel, railway vehicle products and automobile parts.
Nexturn Bioscience
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Nexton Bioscience is a manufacturer of CNC automatic lathes.
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 MnSOFT
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Hyundai MnSOFT specializes in vehicle IT and infotainment.
KWANGSUNG CORPORATION
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KWANGSUNG CORPORATION is an auto parts manufacturing company.
KlinElex
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KlinElex is an electric vehicle charger manufacturing company.
IS technology
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IS technology is an embedded vision company that provides driver state monitoring solutions.
UVO
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UVO is an advanced connected car solution that integrates cars, smartphones, and infotainment systems into a single solution.
Wooshin Systems
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Wooshin Systems is engaged in the manufacturer of automotive body assembly systems and body parts
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.,