101 Top South Korean Industrial Companies and Startups

This article showcases our top picks for the best South Korean based Industrial companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Industrial 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 Industrial Startups

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Kokam

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Kokam enables cutting edge high-capacity growth of the EV, Marine, Aerospace, Industrial, ESS, and so on.

Hyundai Robotics

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Hyundai Robotics offers a complete line of automation robots to today’s highly competitive manufacturing marketplace.

SOS LAB

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

OnePredict

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Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software Solutions

ulalaLAB

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ulalaLAB, South Korean startup company specializing in Industrial IoT, SaaS and Machine Learning technologies.

Plasmapp

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Plasmapp is an innovative company specialized in plasma engineering technology.

SK Group

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SK Group is a company that teaches clients how to make short term profits through new ideas.

Hanon Systems

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

Doosan Group

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Doosan Group people are the most important asset.

Hyundai Heavy Industries

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Hyundai Heavy Industries is a world’s leading heavy industries company for shipbuilding into offshore and engineering.

NOX Corporation

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Nox is a luxury vinyl tile industrial company that specializes in the material, machinery, and process of LVT flooring.

Hyundai Engineering

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Hyundai Engineering is enhancing its competitiveness in the field of advanced technology to provide a new and convenient tomorrow.

Doosan Bobcat

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Doosan Bobcat is a construction equipment maker that manufactures and distributes compact and heavy construction equipment.

Korea Gas Corporation

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Korea Gas Corporation produces clean energy such as natural gas to improve the convenience and the welfare of the people.

NS

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NS is a manufacturing company that manufactures and sells rechargeable batteries and equipments.

PI Advanced Materials

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PI Advanced Materials is a manufacturer and distributor of polyimide films.

KC

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KC engages in the development of semiconductor and display equipment and materials.

iMarket Korea

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iMarket Korea is an industrial material distribution service company.

Korea Zinc

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Korea Zinc operates as a general non-ferrous metal smelting company primarily in South Korea.

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.

ETRI

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ETRI Journal publishes research papers in English in the fields of information, telecommunications, and electronics.

Woojin Electric Machinery Co., Ltd.

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Woojin Electric Machinery operates as an electric machinery maker.

HIMS

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HIMS is an inspection module and machine on display and semiconductor company.

Finetex

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Finetex EnE is a global nanofiber technology company based in Seoul.

Hyundai Rotem

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Hyundai Rotem is a manufacturer of rolling stock, defense products and plant equipment.

OXTECH

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OXTECH is a balancing system technology provider company.

LS Mtron

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LS Mtron manufactures and sells industrial machinery and high-tech components.

INHA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION

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INHA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION provides practical help for improving the technology of an industrial field.

Yujin Robot

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Korea’s representative service robot company.

Neuromeka

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Neuromeka specializes in robot technology and creates a robot platform business for manufacturing companies.

Ecopro

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Ecopro develops eco-friendly core materials, battery material and parts.

Byucksan Engineering

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Byucksan Engineering provides construction services on power plants and infrastructure work in the field of environment.

ATOS

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ATOS is a factory automation system and corporate management information system developer company.

Blueberry NFT

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Blueberry NFT is a manufacturer of quasi-drugs and masks.

Hyundai Steel

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Hyundai Steel engages in the manufacture and sale of steel products.

Dongguk University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation

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Dongguk University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation is for the promotion of tenants and entrepreneurship.

National IT Industry Promotion Agency

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NIPA improves the technical competitiveness of small-to-medium-sized businesses.

Kim & Chang

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One of the largest law firms in South Korea with a significant international commercial practice.

Newploy

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Newploy is a payroll work automation platform that Automate payroll tasks through robotic process automation (RPA) technology.

Cimon

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Cimon is an industrial IOT solutions provider.

Clean & Science

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Clean & Science develops an manufactures a line of filter paper for automobiles such as air filter, oil filter, and fuel filter.

VIRNECT

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VIRNECT is an industrial AR solution company.

APC Tech

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APC Tech specializes in the air cleaner, water treatment, power monitoring, control system, and eco-friendly materials.

SFA Engineering

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SFA Engineering is an industrial automation company.

POSCO CHEMICAL

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POSCO Chemical is a refractory, chemicals and carbon material company.

DoallTech

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DoallTech is a professional construction IT company.

Kukdo Chemical

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Kukdo Chemical manufactures and sells organic chemicals, epoxy resins and hydro sulfuric acid.

Sekonix

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Sekonix is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of optical devices and optical components.

Valstone Control

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Valstone Control is engages in the design, manufacture, sale, and servicing of control valves.

Model Solution

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Model Solution is the highest quality provider of precision prototyping, tooling and manufacturing services.

Soulbrain Holdings

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Soulbrain Holdings is the manufacturer and supplier of high-tech industry core materials.

YP Electronics

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YP Electronics engages in the development and supply of flexible printed circuits.

Hwaseung R&A

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

Samsung Heavy Industries

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Samsung Heavy Industries provides shipbuilding and offshore development, pioneers new technologies and industry-leading services.

Hi Steel

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Hi Steel is engaged in manufacturing, supply and distribution of steel and other steel products

HSD Mechatronics Korea

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HSD Mechatronics Korea is an industrial company that designs & produces precision components for milling, boring and cutting operations.

Seowon

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Seowon manufactures and markets non-ferrous metals used in a wide range of industries.

INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED

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Industrial Controls Systems Ltd provides bespoke systems for the Automotive, Packaging, Water, Nuclear and the security Industries

Optomind

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Optomind specializes in the development of advanced optical engines and delivers optical interconnect solutions.

SMC Korea

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SMC Korea is an automation solution provider company.

GiantDrone

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GiantDrone specializes in all industrial drone production, fire monitoring, industry, agriculture, firefighting and lifesaving drones.

KG Dongbu Steel

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KG Dongbu Steel is involved in manufacturing steel-related and cold-rolled products.

Naonworks

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Naonworks provides connectivity and cybersecurity solutions and services.

Point2 Technology

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Point2 Technology develops a dielectric waveguide for high speed interconnect for both datacenter applications.

KPX Chemical

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KPX Chemical is a chemical company that produces basic materials for the urethane industry.

Hankook

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Hankook is a manufacturer of storage batteries.

KOREA KEYENCE

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KOREA KEYENCE develops and manufactures factory automation and inspection equipment.

Hanool Robotics

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Hanool Robotics Corp. develops and manufactures robots in South Korea.

YG-1

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YG-1 is a manufacturer of cutting tools that produce end mills, drills, and taps.

SEMEQ LIMITED

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SEMEQ develops and manufactures wireless sensors, data collectors and Artificial Intelligence software and applications.

KTE

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KTE, a well-known manufacturer of shipboard electrical equipment, has always focused on developing and innovating products and services.

EQCELL

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EQCELL engages in the manufacturing of research and development equipment to mass equipment.

SeAH Holdings

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SeAH Holdings is a holdings company that develops market strategies for affiliate companies.

Chosun Refractories

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Chosun Refractories producers fire retardant products.

Doosan Robotics

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Doosan Robotics is a robotics company that manufactures collaborative robots.

GridOne

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GridOne is an AI solution company that researches and develops automation solutions.

Dawonsys

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Dawonsys manufactures rolling stock, power supply, accelerator, display, semiconductor, plant equipment, and environmental systems.

Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries

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Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries is a shipbuilding company.

Posco International

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Posco International is a general trading company that exports industrial machines and equipment

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.

Toray Advanced Materials

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Toray Advanced Materials is a chemical materials company in Gangseo, Soul.

Osang Jaiel

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Their company succeeded as the world’s first to produce nano boehmite using hydrothermal chemical technology.

Miwon Specialty Chemical

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Miwon Specialty Chemical supplies raw materials for UV/EB curing systems and manufactures chemicals like benzoin, sulfuric acid, and more.

SFTC

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SFTC is a plastic product core parts and materials manufacturing company.

TaeguTec

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TaeguTec is a cutting tools and hard metal tools manufacturing company.

KEC

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KEC Corporation engages in the manufacturing of non-memory semiconductor products.

Yoosung Enterprise

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Yoosung Enterprise manufactures piston rings, stainless steel oil rings, cylinder liners, valve guides and other related products.

SD OPTICS

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SD OPTICS is a vision inspection machines manufacturing company.

DSIDS

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DSIDS specializes in developing and producing elevator control panels.

YKMC

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YKMC is an integrated contract manufacturing company.

SeAH Besteel

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

Hyosung Chemical

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Hyosung Chemical is a chemical material technology provider company.

Welcron

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Welcron is a textile maker and processes micro fibers and manufactures cleaning & bath products, cosmetics, material & defense products.

GS Neotek

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GS Neotek provides communication facilities, wire and wireless cable infrastructure, industrial plant and IT infrastructure facilities.

TURNTO

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TURNTO develops restoration technology for battery performance improvement and waste battery performance.

Moda-InnoChips

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Moda-InnoChips specialized in manufacturing of electronic components such as CMF, CMEF, ESD/EMI filter.

HANKOOK STEEL CO LTD

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Hankook Steel is a Korean firm that specializes in the production of cast steels for use in sectors such as shipbuilding & power generation

Cobot

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Cobot specializes in the development of service robots and industrial robots.

Doosan Mecatec

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Doosan Mecatec manufactures chemical process equipment.

Wooshin Systems

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