This article showcases our top picks for the best South Korean based Consumer companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Consumer 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 Consumer Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Dot
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Dot is a pioneer in smart technology for the vision-impaired and the deafblind, helping them to lead more independent lives.
LG Electronics
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LG Electronics is a multinational company which includes LG Electronics.
Miso
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We make booking services (cleaning, moving, remodeling) as easy as buying products on Amazon
Korea Credit Data
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Korea Credit Data provides business management software to small and medium-sized businesses.
YUDO (China) Holdings
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YUDO (China) Holdings specializes in developing hot runner systems.
Melixir
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Melixir is a vegan cosmetic brand that offers skincare products with plant-based ingredients.
Lendit
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#1 online lending marketplace for unsecured personal loans in Korea
Stayes
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Stayes is an online platform that helps users to plan and live in South Korea.
Sweet Spot
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Sweet Spot is a platform for companies and retailers who need space for marketing and sales.
JK Inspir
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JK Inspir is a direct-to-consumer company that offers eco-friendly consumer packaged goods.
Laplace
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Laplace is provides consumer bags, products and brands.
SWING
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SWING provides an electric kickboard rental service.
simplyO
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simplyO is a marketplace for everyone and offers premium consumer goods at breakthrough prices.
Have & Be Co Ltd
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Have & Be Co Ltd’s line of business includes the manufacturing of perfumes, cosmetics, and other toilet preparations.
Pittasoft
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Better known under the BlackVue brand, Pittasoft is a global leader in design and manufacture of connected car dashboard cameras (dashcams).
E-mart
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E-mart is a retail company that distributes and sells products through online shopping, specialty stores, and supermarkets.
Bisecu
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Un-cuttable, pre-installed, light-weight bike lock with interactive cycling activity analysis
Viomix
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Viomix is a manufacturer and distributor of ingredient substitutes and plant-based meat alternatives.
Point Mobile
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Point Mobile is an enterprise handheld manufacturers that offers a full range of rugged mobile computers and scanners.
LOCK&LOCK
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LOCK&LOCK is a Korean food container manufacturer.
bHaptics
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bHaptics is a developing a full-body and fully programmable haptic solution for Virtual Reality (VR)
Epicerie
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Epicerie is an instacart-like service in Seoul that allows consumers to buy groceries from local retailers and have it delivered in an hour.
SPC Group
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SPC Group is a food production and beverage company.
Wisely
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Wisely is a provider of a subscription service for razor blades and additional grooming products intended for home delivery.
Alticast
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Alticast provides ecosystems and multi-screen solutions that enable operators to provide consumers with innovative TV experiences.
CHOEAEDOL
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CHOEAEDOL is an app for idol rankings, schedules and surveys.
Thinkware
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At Thinkware, we answer challenges and deliver with innovation.
LINKFLOW
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LINKFLOW is a hardware company that produces 360-degree Wearable Camera, FITT360 Series.
Hello Link
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Hello Link is an O2O service that exposes numbers to one-way media to connect consumers to the information and services.
NextChapter
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NextChapter is a eCommerce aggregator based in Korea that acquires and operates Coupang and Naver-based online native brands.
LOTTE-ON
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LOTTE-ON is an e-commerce platform for beauty, health, fashion, food, automotive, and electronic products.
Bujeon Electronics
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The company’s line of business includes the manufacturing of electronic components such as antennas, switches, and waveguides.
Mangoslab Co. Ltd.
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Mangoslab is a spin-off company from Samsung Electronics that produces a sticky note thermal printer.
Monit
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Monit uses IT technology to create smart parenting solutions.
Onnuri Pharmacy
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Onnuri Pharmacy is an online store to provides health and beauty products.
Ediya Coffee
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Ediya Coffee is a coffeehouse chain and shops.
blank.
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blank. is an operator of a media commerce platform intended to sell its beauty products.
LMNT COMPANY
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LMNT COMPANY offers brand strategy, brand concept, brand experience design and branding services.
PNG Corporation
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PNG Corporation provides manufacturing and exporting hats and clothing products.
Reziena
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Reziena develops an anti-aging device that provides personalized anti-aging treatments.
KSHOPINA
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KSHOPINA is an online store for Korean lifestyle products.
Hi Air
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Hi Air is a South Korean regional airline company.
Hanssem
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Hanssem is a home interior distribution company that provides furniture, appliances, household accessories, and fabric products.
Danawa
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Danawa is an online price comparison and advertising service provider.
Quiksilver
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Quiksilver is an online marketplace for clothing and sportswear.
Lalasweet
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Lalasweet is an online platform that provides low-calorie ice creams.
FarmSkin
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FarmSkin manufactures beauty products using proprietary colostrum processing technology.
BrilliantTS
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BrilliantTS is the company professionally manufacturing, developing SMART equipment like smart multi card and IoT instrument.
BORA
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BORA is a provider of grocery products such as dairy products, sauces and pasta.
iRiver Ltd
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iRiver Ltd offers portable Hifi players, tablet PCs, smart phones, e-dictionaries, healthcare devices, and smart phone accessories.
Leaders Cosmetics
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Leaders Cosmetics engages in the manufacture and sale of cosmetics.
CrePASS Solutions
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Peer-to-Peer Financial Integration Platform
JS Corp
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JS Corp engaged in the manufacture and distribution of fashion products.
NPCore
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NPCore APT defense solutions for network, email and mobile.
Tegway
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Tegway is a developer and manufacturer of flexible thermoelectric modules and systems for power generation and cooling.
Lotte Shopping
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Lotte Shopping engages in the operation of department stores and supermarkets.
Minimap
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Minimap is a game review and recommendation platform.
SK stoa
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SK stoa is an online marketplace for consumer goods.
Korea Electric Power Industrial Development
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Korea Electric Power Industrial Development is a Korea’s largest electric utility service provider.
ZIN Corporation
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ZIN Corporation is a bar code, printer, and scanner manufacturing company.
PowerCube Korea
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PowerCube Korea provides mobile charger for electric cars.
BLACKYAK
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BLACKYAK is an e-commerce platform for sporting goods and outdoor clothing.
Harim Holdings
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Harim Holdings is an agricultural food specialized company managing all processes of the food chain.
SI Imaging Services
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SI Imaging Services(SIIS) is a leading Satellite Imagery Provider for Remote Sensing and Earth Observation.
Hycore
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Hycore offers drive solutions for electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles.
Shin Heung Energy & Electronics Co
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Shin Heung Energy & Electronics is a maker of lithium-ion batteries for mobile phones, laptops, electric vehicles & polymer battery parts.
Egojin
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Egojin is an e-commerce company that sells fitness equipment.
Doil Ecotec
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Doil Ecotec is a biodegradable plastic and wood-plastic composites manufacturing company.
CSA Cosmic
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CSA Cosmic is a cosmetics and beauty brand based in South Korea.
AEKYUNG Industry
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AEKYUNG Industry manufactures and sells kitchen and laundry detergents, dental care, creams, lotions, and skincare products.
Humax Automotive
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Humax Automotive is a developer/manufacturer of various in-vehicle infotainment systems.
Sejong Medical
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Sejong Medical engages in the development, manufacture and trade of surgical and medical instruments.
Zinus Korea
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Zinus Korea is an e-commerce platform that offers consumer goods.
Joongna
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Joongna is an e-commerce platform for second-hand products.
Indent
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Indent is a provider of a video review service platform.
WhoseGoods
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WhoseGoods is an e-commerce company for consumer goods.
Panasonic Korea
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Panasonic Korea is manufacturing and selling electronic products.
Korea Miracle People
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Korea Miracle People researches, develops & manufactures eco-friendly multipurpose cleaners and disinfectants for household use.
CCLIME
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CCLIME is a customized skin care and body care products company.
ETLAND
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ETLand is an e-commerce platform for home appliances, electrical and electronic products.
WELLE
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WELLE is an e-commerce shop for home appliances, audio devices and other household goods.
Auros Technology
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Auros Technology engages in the manufacture and trade of semiconductor measurement equipment.
CheckMAL
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CheckMAL provides simple security software to protect customers from malicious threats.
ReviewShare
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ReviewShare is an internet marketing service provider.
Limotech
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Limotech is a distributor of consumer electronic products.
BLUEREO INC.
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A Handy Suction Toothbrush that enables to maintain hygienic oral managements for anyone experiencing difficulties while brushing teeth.
Chungho Nais
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Chungho Nais is a comprehensive environmental home appliance service company.
SPS
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SPS is supplied adapters and batteries to many global companies.
MERCANE
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MERCANE is an R&D and manufacturing company in various types of personal mobility.
Edupang
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Edupang is an online marketplace that provides educational products.
HAITAI
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HAITAI is a food company that makes sweets, ice cream and frozen food.