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This article showcases our top picks for the best South Korea 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 Korea Automotive Startups
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Seoul Robotics
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Making Robots Intelligent – Building advanced Lidar perception software for self driving cars and robots
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.
SOS LAB
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SOS LAB is a technology company that manufactures LiDAR sensor products.
Bitsensing
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Bitsensing is a radar technology startup focused on developing smart city solutions to improve citizens’ quality of life.
Cardoc
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Cardoc is a marketplace for car body repair shops.
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.
Kumho Tire Co., Inc.
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Kumho Tire Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture of tires.
MORAI
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MORAI offers unique autonomous driving V&V solutions and a variety of custom built simulation services.
Smart Radar System
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Smart Radar System is a startup developing radar solutions for autonomous cars and industrial applications.
Fescaro
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FESCARO is a specialized automotive-security startup developing the security technology.
Genesis
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Genesis is the luxury vehicle division of the South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group.
Kia Motors
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Kia Motors is a manufacturer of quality motor vehicles that is commits to surpass customer expectations.
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.
SK Encar
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SK Encar is an automotive company that sells new and used cars.
Perseus
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Hypervisor-based connected car solutions that simplify in-car hardware and software infrastructure, streamline implementation and management
Mosiler
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Mosiler is to provide safe and comfortable service to your destination with your vehicle .
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).
Hyundai Mobis
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HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd is a Korea-based manufacturer principally engaged in the provision of automobile components.
LG Display Co
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LG Display is an innovator of display technologies.
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.
SL Corporation
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SL Corporation manufactures automotive parts.
Hankook Tire
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Hankook Tire is an automotive company that manufactures car tires and truck tires.
Thinkware
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At Thinkware, we answer challenges and deliver with innovation.
Hanon Systems
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Hanon Systems is a full-line supplier of automotive thermal and energy management solutions.
LS Automotive
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LS Automotive produces and sells automobile parts in South Korea and internationally.
Renault Samsung Motors
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Renault Samsung Motors is an automobile manufacturer that produces and sells medium-sized sedan.
Dual Electronics Corp
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Dual Electronics Corp is a consumer electronics firm providing a home, marine, and car audio solutions.
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 KEFICO
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HYUNDAI KEFICO manufactures and sells automotive electronic management systems.
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.
Autowini
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Autowini Inc.provides an e-commerce website and platform focused on vehicles and related services.
ENA
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ENA is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts.
Leo Motors
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Leo Motors is an US public company based outside of Seoul, Korea.
Hyundai Autron
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Hyundai Autron is a research and development company specialized in the field of electronic automotive control.
ArVizon
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ArVizon is a hardware company that produces smart automotive solutions.
Sejong
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Sejong engages in the production of automobile exhaust systems.
PLK Technologies
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PLK Technologies is leading manufacturer of automotive market.
Spring Cloud
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Spring Cloud offers AI-based autonomous mobility and data analysis services.
Zentropy
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Zentropy develops high-performance electric scooters and reliable battery swapping charging networks.
deer
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deer is an electric kickboard sharing service company.
MANDO-HELLA Electronics
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MANDO-HELLA Electronics is an automotive parts manufacturing company.
Hwaseung R&A
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Hwaseung R&A is a manufacturer of automotive parts and industrial rubber parts.
EZGO
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EZGO develops GPS navigation applications for the automotive industry.
Drimaes
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Drimaes providers automotive software platform intended to offer in-vehicle infotainment services.
CarTech
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CarTech is a car maintenance and technical magazine.
Nexturn Bioscience
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Nexton Bioscience is a manufacturer of CNC automatic lathes.
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.
KSS-ImageNext
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KSS-ImageNext is a system development company in the automotive electronics sector.
Hyundai Transys
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Hyundai Transys is a manufacturer of key automobile components.
Humax Automotive
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Humax Automotive is a developer/manufacturer of various in-vehicle infotainment systems.
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.
Olulo
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Olulo provides electric kickboard sharing services.
Hyundai MnSOFT
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Hyundai MnSOFT specializes in vehicle IT and infotainment.
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.
CAR Manager
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CAR Manager is an automotive service provider company.
JY CUSTOM
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JY CUSTOM is a supplier of sound equipment and automotive accessories.
Bobaedream
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Bobaedream is an automobile company that offers used car sales services.
Global Information Technology
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Global Information Technology provides diagnostic and connectivity solutions.
Hyundai Powertech
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Hyundai Powertech is a main auto parts manufacturer of Hyundai Motor Group, specializing in automotive transmissions.
Thrifty Car Sales
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Thrifty Car Sales is an automotive company which offers certified used cars at unbelievable prices.
Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association
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Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association is a non-profit organization representing the interests of automakers in Korea.
EMVcon
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EMVcon is an electric vehicle conversion company that offers plug-and-play electric vehicle conversion kits.
Point Engineering
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Point Engineering is the leading manufacturing company for precision parts and material based on fine machining.
Kyungshin
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Kyungshin is an auto parts manufacturing company.
TechPro
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TechPro is a manufacturing company that provides automobile suspension products in Korea.
UVO
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UVO is an advanced connected car solution that integrates cars, smartphones, and infotainment systems into a single solution.
Getcha
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Getcha is a car purchase, long-term rental, lease, test ride, and car consulting company.
Fukoku
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Fukoku is manufacturing and selling rubber products.
Han Sung Motor
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Han Sung Motor is providing automotive dealership service for Mercedes-Benz Korea.
Samkee Automotive
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Samkee Automotive is a specialist in automotive die-casting, providing global OEMs with lightweighting solutions.
KlinElex
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KlinElex is an electric vehicle charger manufacturing 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.,
SW Mobility
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SW Mobility is an automotive electronic software company.
IS technology
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IS technology is an embedded vision company that provides driver state monitoring solutions.
EnGIS Technologies
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EnGIS Technologies, Inc. is a leading software development company providing premium software solutions to the global automotive market.
Daewoo Electronic Components
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Daewoo Electronic Components engages in the manufacture and distribution of automotive electronic components.
DY Group
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DY Group is a holding company that manufactures automotive parts, hydraulic equipment, and industrial equipment.
MS Autotech
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MS Autotech specializes in automobile body parts.
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.
Master
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Master is a vehicle management system that offers all the services of the aftermarket except for automobile manufacturing.
GM Daewoo
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General Motors is a vehicle manufacturer that creates new vehicles and parts.
Jinsung T E C
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Jinsung T E C engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial rollers used in the construction equipment.
KB Wiper System
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KB Wiper System is an automobile wiper, engine parts, body parts and power transmission devices manufacturing company.
ONEKEY
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ONEKEY is a smart key entry system where users can freely control access to their cars, homes, and offices using only a smartphone.
JastecM
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JastecM offers automotive IoT product manufacturing and platform service.
Daedong Industrial
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Daedong Industrial is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of agricultural machinery.
ACT
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ACT provides automotive durability performance analysis and testing related solutions.
Aim Systems
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Aim Systems is the provider of industrial automation solution services.
CocoaSoft
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CocoaSoft helps people and robots collaborate closely to increase employee potential and help the business succeed.
