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
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.
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.
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.
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