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List of companies of South Korea

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Location of South Korea

South Korea is a sovereign state in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.[1] Highly urbanized at 92%,[2] South Koreans lead a distinctive urban lifestyle; half of them live in high-rises[3] concentrated in the Seoul Capital Area with 25 million residents[4] and the world's sixth-leading global city[5] with the fourth-largest economy[6] and seventh-most sustainable city in the world.[7]

Driven by a highly educated and skilled workforce, it has the world's eighth-highest median household income, the highest in Asia, and its singles in particular earn more than all G7 nations. Globally, it ranks highly in personal safety,[8] job security, and healthcare quality, with the world's third-highest health adjusted life expectancy and fourth-most efficient healthcare system.[9] It is the world's largest spender on R&D per GDP, leading the OECD in graduates in science and engineering[10] and ranking third in the Youth Wellbeing Index.[11] Home of Samsung, POSCO, LG and Hyundai-Kia, South Korea was named the world's most innovative country in the Bloomberg Innovation Index,[12] ranking first in business R&D intensity and patents filed per GDP. As of 2014, it has the world's fastest Internet speed and highest smartphone ownership, ranking first in ICT Development, e-Government[13] and 4G LTE coverage.

For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in South Korea".


Largest firms

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See also: List of largest companies of South Korea

This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before 01 February, 2025.[14] Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.

Rank Image Name 2024 Revenues (USD $M) Employees Notes
31 Samsung $198,257 267,860 Multinational electronics conglomerate, and one of the world's largest information technology firms. Closely branded subsidiaries include Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T Corporation, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung Heavy Industries, Samsung Life Insurance, and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance.
73 Hyundai Motor Company $124,577 73,502 Third-largest automotive manufacturer, including its Kia Motors and Genesis Motors brand divisions, and regional subsidiaries Hyundai Motor India Limited, Beijing Hyundai, Hyundai Motor America, and Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH.
100 SK Group $101,969 114,950 Diversified conglomerate with more than 95 subsidiaries and affiliates, including SK Innovation (Energy), SK Telecom (telecommunications), SK Hynix (semiconductors), and SK C&C (consulting).
162 Kia $76,419 52,871 Multinational automobile manufacturer, 34% owned by Hyundai Motor
201 Korea Electric Power Corporation $66,977 48,696 Korea's largest electrical utility, majority-owned by the Korean state. The firm provides for generation, distribution, and major development projects.

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
5Rocks - - Technology Software Seoul 2010 Mobile analytics

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Aju Group 아주그룹 Aju Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1960[15] Industrial conglomerate
AKOM 애이콤프로덕션 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1985 Animation
Amorepacific Corporation 아모레퍼시픽 - Consumer goods Personal goods Seoul 1945 Cosmetics
Asia Cement 아세아시멘트 - Industrials Construction & materials Seoul 1965 Cement
Asiana Airlines 아시아나항공 Kumho Asiana Group Consumer services Airlines Seoul 1988 Airline

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
BC Card 비씨카드 KT Corporation Financials Financial services Seoul 1982 Payment processor
Bexel 벡셀 - Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Seoul 1978 Batteries
Binggrae 빙그레 - Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1967 Dairy
Busan Bank 부산은행 - Financials Banks Busan 1967 Bank
Busan Transportation Corporation 부산교통공사 - Industrials Industrial transportation Busan 2006 Transit authority

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
CAS Corporation 캐스 - Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Seoul 1983 Electronic scales
Channel A 채널에이 The Dong-a Ilbo Media Group Consumer services Media Seoul 2011 Broadcasting
Cheil Industries 제일모직 Samsung Consumer goods Consumer electronics Seoul 1954 Merged with Samsung C&T, defunct 2014
Chosun Broadcasting Company 주식회사조선방송 - Consumer services Media Seoul 2011 Television broadcasting
CJ CGV 씨제이 씨지브이 CJ Group Consumer services Media Seoul 1996 Theater chain
CJ E&M Film Division CJ E&M 영화사업부문 CJ Group Consumer services Media Seoul 1995 Film production
CJ Group CJ그룹 CJ Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1953 Holding company
Com2uS 컴투스 Gamevil Technology Software Seoul 1998 Video games, (KRX: 078340)
Cowon 코원시스템 - Consumer goods Consumer electronics Seoul 1995 Consumer electronics
Crown Confectionery 크라운제과 Crown Confectionery Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1947 Confectionery
CT&T United 씨티엔티 - Consumer goods Automobiles Seoul 2002 Electric vehicles
Cuckoo Electronics 쿠쿠전자 - Consumer goods Consumer electronics Seoul 1978 Cooking appliances
Cyworld 싸이월드 SK Group Technology Internet Seoul 1999 Social network

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Daehan Tire 대한타이어 - Consumer goods Tires Seoul 1990 Tires
DL E&C 디엘이앤씨 주식회사 DL Group Industrials Construction & materials Seoul 1962 Construction
DL Group 디엘 주식회사 DL Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1939 Automotive, construction, industrials, oil and gas, financials
DASAN Networks 다산네트웍스 - Telecommunications Telecommunications equipment Seoul 1993 Telecommunications equipment manufacturer
DI Corporation 디코퍼레이션 - Technology Semiconductors Seoul 1955 Semiconductor testing equipment
DNA Motors DNA 모터스 DL Group Consumer goods Automobiles Changwon 1978 Motorcycles
Dongbu Group 동부그룹 Dongbu Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1969 Steel, financials, chemicals, industrials
Dongkuk Steel 동국제강 - Basic materials Basic resources Seoul 1954[16] Steel
Doosan Enerbility 두산중공업 Doosan Group Industrials Construction & materials Changwon 1962 Heavy industrial construction
Doosan Engineering & Construction 두산건설 Doosan Group Industrials Construction & materials Seoul[17] 1960 Construction
Doosan Fuel Cell 두산퓨얼셀 Doosan Group Industrials Renewable energy Iksan 2019 Fuel cell
Doosan Group 두산그룹 Doosan Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1896 Industrials, Defense, infrastructure
Doosan Robotics 두산로보틱스 Doosan Group Industrials Robotics Suwon 2015 Cobot, service robot

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Eastar Jet 이스타 항공 - Consumer services Airlines Seoul 2007 Low-cost airline
E-Land Group 이랜드그룹 E-Land Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1980 Retail, travel & leisure
ESA 주식회사 이에스에이 - Technology Software Seoul 1994 Video games, (KRX: 052190)
Eugene Basic Materials Company 유진기초소재 Eugene Group Basic materials Chemicals Seoul 1999 Chemicals
Eugene Concrete 유진콘크리트 Eugene Group Industrials Construction & materials Seoul 1979 Cement, concrete
Eugene Group 유진그룹 Eugene Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1954[18] Industrials, media, food & beverage
Eugene Koryeo Cement 고려시멘트 Eugene Group Industrials Construction & materials Gwangju 1962 Cement

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FILA 휠라 - Consumer goods Clothing & accessories Seoul 1911 Sportswear

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Game Park 게임파크 - Technology Software Seoul 1996 Video games, defunct 2007
Gamevil 게임빌 Gamevil Technology Software Seoul 2000 Video games, (KRX: 063080)
Genesis Motor 제네시스 Hyundai Motor Group Consumer goods Automobiles Seoul 2015 Luxury vehicles
GM Korea 한국지엠 General Motors (USA) Consumer goods Automobiles Incheon 1937 Automobile manufacturer
Gravity 그라비티 SoftBank Group (Japan) Technology Software Seoul 2000 Video games, (Nasdaq: GRVY)
GS Caltex GS칼텍스 GS Group Oil & gas Oil & gas producers Seoul 1967 Refinery
GS Group 지에스홀딩스 GS Group Conglomerates - Seoul 2005 Petroleum, retail, construction, sports

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Haitai 해태제과식품 Crown Confectionery Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1945 Instant foods
Halla Group 한라그룹 Halla Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1962 Automotive, construction
Hana Financial Group 하나금융그룹 - Financials Financial services Seoul 1971 financial services
Hanjin 한진 그룹 Hanjin Conglomerates - Seoul 1945 Airlines, tourism, travel
Hanjin Shipping 한진 해운 Hanjin Industrials Industrial transportation Seoul 1977 Defunct 2017
Hankook Ilbo 한국일보 - Consumer services Publishing Seoul 1954 Publishing
Hankook 한국타이어 - Consumer goods Tires Seoul 1941 Tires
Hansol 한솔 Hansol Conglomerates - Seoul 1965 Construction, chemicals, telecom
Hanwha 한화그룹 Hanwha Conglomerates - Seoul 1952 Industrials, chemicals, defense, financials
Hanwha Aerospace 한화에어로스페이스 Hanwha Industrials Aerospace & defense Seoul 1977 Aircraft parts & accessories, military vehicles, engines, rockets
Hanwha Life Insurance 한화생명 Hanwha Financials Insurance Seoul 1946 Life insurance
Hanwha Ocean 한화오션 Hanwha Industrials Industrial engineering Geoje 1978 Shipyard
Hanwha Total 한화토탈 Hanwha Basic materials Chemicals Seoul 1988 Chemicals
Hanwha Vision 한화비전 Hanwha Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Seongnam 1977 Opto electronics, surveillance systems
HCT Co., Ltd. 에이치시티 - Technology Semiconductors Icheon 2000 Semiconductor
Hite Brewery 하이트맥주 Hite Brewery Consumer goods Brewers Seoul 1933 Brewery, (KRX: 103150)
HiteJinro 하이트진로 Hite Brewery Consumer goods Brewers Seoul 1924 Distillery
Hotel Shilla 신라호텔 Samsung Consumer services Travel & leisure Seoul 1979 Hotels
Humax 휴맥스 - Telecommunications Telecommunications equipment Seoul 1989 Broadband equipment manufacturer
Hybe Corporation 주식회사 HYBE - Consumer services Media Seoul 2005 Record label
Hyosung 효성그룹 Hyosung Conglomerates - Seoul 1966 Chemical, industrials, construction
Hyundai Amco 엠코건설 Hyundai Motor Group Industrials Construction & materials Seoul 2002 Construction and materials
Hyundai Asan 현대아산 Hyundai Group Financials Real estate Goseong 1998[19] Development
Hyundai Capital 현대캐피탈 Hyundai Motor Group Financials Financial services Seoul 1993 Financial services
Hyundai Corporation 현대종합상사 Hyundai Heavy Industries Group Industrials General industries Seoul 1976 Trading, logistics
Hyundai Department Store Group 현대백화점그룹 Hyundai Group Consumer services Retail Seoul 1971 Retail holding company
Hyundai Engineering & Construction 현대 건설 Hyundai Motor Group Industrials Construction & materials Seoul 1947 Construction and engineering
Hyundai Glovis 현대글로비스 주식회사 Hyundai Motor Group Industrials Industrial transportation Seoul 2001 Logistics
Hyundai Group 현대 Hyundai Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1947 Construction, transportation, power
Hyundai Heavy Industries Group 현대중공업그룹 Hyundai Heavy Industries Group Conglomerates - Ulsan 1972 Industrials, construction, defense, transportation, oil & gas
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 현대중공업 (주) Hyundai Heavy Industries Group Industrials Industrial engineering Ulsan 1972 Shipyard, engine & heavy machinery manufacturer
Hyundai IHL 현대 Hyundai Motor Group Consumer goods Auto parts Seoul 1993 Parts and services
Hyundai Merchant Marine 현대상선 Hyundai Group Industrials Industrial transportation Seoul 1976 Marine transport
Hyundai Mobis 현대모비스 주식회사 Hyundai Motor Group Consumer goods Auto parts Seoul 1977 Parts and services
Hyundai Motor Company 현대자동차 Hyundai Motor Group Consumer goods Automobiles Seoul 1967 Automobile manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Group 현대자동차그룹 Hyundai Motor Group Conglomerates - Seoul 2000 Holding group
Hyundai Oilbank 현대오일뱅크 Hyundai Heavy Industries Group Oil & gas Oil & gas producers Seoul 1964 Refinery
Hyundai Rotem 현대로템 주식회사 Hyundai Motor Group Industrials Industrial engineering Seoul 1999 Military vehicles, railway vehicles, plant engineering
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries 현대삼호중공업 Hyundai Heavy Industries Group Industrials Industrial engineering Yeongam 1998 Shipyard
Hyundai Steel 현대제철 Hyundai Motor Group Basic materials Basic resources Incheon 1953 Steel
Hyundai Wia 현대위아 Hyundai Motor Group Consumer goods Auto parts Changwon 1976 Parts

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Iconix Entertainment ㈜아이코닉스 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1996 Media company
INCA Internet 잉카인터넷 - Technology Software Seoul 2000 Software
Industrial Bank of Korea 기업은행 - Financials Banks Seoul 1961 Bank, (KRX: 024110)
iRiver 아이리버 SK Group Consumer goods Consumer electronics Seoul 1999 Digital audio & video equipment manufacturer
Isu Group 이수 그룹 Isu Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1996 Chemical, financials, oil & gas

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Jeju Air 제주항공 - Consumer services Airlines Jeju City 2005 Airline
Jin Air 진에어 Hanjin Consumer services Airlines Seoul 2008 Airline
Jinwoo SMC 진우에스엠씨 - Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Muju 1998 Aerial work platforms
JoongAng Ilbo 중앙일보 - Consumer services Publishing Seoul 1965 Publishing
JTBC 제이티비씨 - Consumer services Media Seoul 2011 Broadcasting
JYP Entertainment JYP 엔터테인먼트 or 제이와이피엔터테인먼트 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1997 Record label

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Kakao 카카오 - Technology Internet Jeju City 2014 Internet conglomerate
KB Kookmin Bank KB국민은행 - Financials Banks Seoul 1963 Bank
KCC Corporation 주식회사 케이씨씨 - Basic materials Chemicals Seoul 1958 Chemicals
KG Mobility 케이지모빌리티 주식회사 KG Group Consumer goods Automobiles Seoul 1954 Automobile manufacturer
KG Steel KG스틸 주식회사 KG Group Basic materials Basic resources Seoul 1982 Steel
Kia Motors 기아자동차 - Consumer goods Automobiles Seoul 1944 Automobile manufacturer
Korea Aerospace Industries 한국항공우주산업 - Industrials Aerospace & defense Seoul 1999 Aircraft manufacturer, space systems
Korea Data Systems 코리아데이타시스템스 - Technology Computer hardware & peripherals Seoul 1983 LCD monitors
Korea Development Bank 한국산업은행 - Financials Banks Seoul 1954 Bank
Korea Electric Power Corporation 한국전력공사 - Utilities Electricity Naju 1961 Electric utility
Korail 코레일 - Consumer services Rail transport Daejeon 1963 Passenger rail
Korean Air 대한항공 Hanjin Consumer services Airlines Seoul 1969 Airline
Korea Zinc 고려아연 주식회사 Young Poong Group Basic materials Basic resources Seoul 1974 Metallurgy
Korean Broadcasting System 한국방송공사 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1927 Television broadcasting
Koscom 코스콤 - Financials Financial services Seoul 1977 Financial services technology
KOTRA 코트라 - Industrials Support services Seoul 1962 Korea trade-investment promotion agency
KR Motors KR모터스 Hyosung Consumer goods Automobiles Changwon 1978 Motorcycles
KT Corporation 케이티 주식회사 KT Corporation Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Seongnam 1885 Telecommunications
Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation 한국담배인삼공사 - Consumer goods Tobacco Daejeon 1899 Tobacco products
Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation 금호아시아나문화재단 Kumho Asiana Group Consumer services Travel & leisure Seoul 1977 Entertainment
Kumho Asiana Group 금호아시아나그룹 Kumho Asiana Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1946 Airlines, tires, financials, leisure
Kumho Engineering and Construction 금호건설 Kumho Asiana Group Industrials Construction & materials Seoul 1967 Construction and engineering
CJ KIFT 씨제이한국복합물류 Kumho Asiana Group Industrials Industrial transportation Gunpo 1998 Logistics
Kumho Tire 금호타이어 Kumho Asiana Group Consumer goods Tires Gwangju 1960 Tires
Kyobo Book Centre 교보문고 Kyobo Life Insurance Company Consumer services Retail Seoul 1980 Bookseller
Kyobo Life Insurance Company 교보생명 Kyobo Life Insurance Company Financials Insurance Seoul 1958 Life insurance

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LG Chem LG화학 LG Corporation Basic materials Chemicals Seoul 1947 Chemicals
LG CNS 엘지 씨엔에스 LG Corporation Technology Computer services Seoul 1987 I/T consulting
LG Corporation 주식회사 LG LG Corporation Conglomerates - Seoul 1947 Electronics, chemicals, telecom
LG Display LG디스플레이 LG Corporation Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Seoul 1995 LCD panels
LG Electronics LG전자 LG Corporation Consumer goods Consumer electronics Seoul 1958 Consumer electronics
LG Uplus LG유플러스 LG Corporation Telecommunications Mobile telecommunications Seoul 1996 Mobile provider
LIG Nex1 엘아이지넥스원 - Industrials Aerospace & defense Seoul 1976 Electronics, military equipment, munitions, rockets
LOEN Entertainment 로엔 엔터테인먼트 LOEN Entertainment Consumer services Media Seoul 1978 Entertainment
Lotte Group 롯데 Lotte Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1948 Food & beverage, financials, industrials
Lotte Capital 롯데캐피탈 Lotte Group Financials Financial services Seoul 1995 Financial services
Lotte Card 롯데카드 Lotte Group Financials Financial services Seoul 2002 Credit cards
Lotte Cinema 롯데쇼핑㈜롯데시네마 Lotte Group Consumer services Travel & leisure Seoul 1999 Cinemas
Lotte Chilsung 롯데칠성음료 Lotte Group Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1950 Beverage
Lotte Confectionery 롯데제과 Lotte Group Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1967 Confections
Lotte Department Store 롯데백화점 Lotte Group Consumer services Retail Seoul 1979 Department stores
Lotte Global Logistics 롯데글로벌로지스 and 롯데택배 Lotte Group Industrials Industrial transportation Seoul 1988 Logistics
Lotte Hotels & Resorts 롯데호텔앤리조트 Lotte Group Consumer services Travel & leisure Seoul 1973 Hotels
Lotte World 롯데월드 Lotte Group Consumer services Travel & leisure Seoul 1989 Recreation complex
LS Cable & System LS전선, 엘에스전선 LS Group Industrials Electrical components & equipment Anyang 1962 Cables
LS Group LS그룹 LS Group Industrials Electrical components & equipment Anyang 1936 Cables, industrial systems

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Mando Corporation 만도 Halla Group Consumer goods Auto parts Seongnam 1962 OEM parts
Mirae Asset Group 미래에셋금융그룹 - Financials Financial services Seoul 1997 Financial services
M-Pio 엠피오 - Consumer goods Consumer electronics Seongnam 1998 Digital audio & video equipment manufacturer
MBC 문화방송주식회사 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1961 Broadcasting

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Namhae Chemical Corporation 남해화학 - Basic materials Chemicals Yeosu 1974 Chemicals
Naver Corporation 네이버 주식회사 - Technology Internet Seongnam 1999 Internet conglomerate
NCsoft 엔씨소프트 - Technology Software Pangyo 1997 Video games
Netmarble Games 넷마블게임즈 - Technology Software Seoul 2000 Video games
Nexen Tire 넥센타이어 - Consumer goods Tires Yangsan 1942 Tires
Nexon 넥슨 - Technology Software Seoul 1994 Video games
National Agricultural Cooperative Federation 농협중앙회/농업협동조합 Nonghyup Conglomerates - Seoul 1961 Co-op
Nongshim 농심 - Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1965 Food and beverage conglomerate, processed food

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On-Media 온 미디어 CJ Group Consumer services Media Seongnam 2000 broadcasting
Oriental Brewery 오비맥주 Anheuser-Busch InBev (Belgium) Consumer goods Brewers Seoul 1952 Brewery
Orion Confectionery 주식회사 오리온 - Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1956 Confectionery
Ottogi 주식회사 오뚜기 - Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1969 Instant food

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Pantech 주식회사 팬택 - Consumer goods Consumer electronics Seoul 1991 Mobile phones manufacturer
Phantagram 판타그램 - Technology Software Seoul 1994 Video games
Pledis Entertainment 플레디스 엔터테인먼트 - Consumer services Media Seoul 2007 Record label
POSCO 주식회사 포스코 - Basic materials Basic resources Pohang 1968 Steel
Proto Motors 프로토자동차 - Consumer goods Automobiles Seoul 1997 Automobile, defunct 2017

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Renault Korea 르노코리아 Renault (France) Consumer goods Automobiles Busan 1994 Automobile manufacturer

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
S.M. Entertainment SM엔터테인먼트 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1989 Record label
Samick 삼익악기 - Consumer goods Consumer electronics Eumseong County 1958 Musical instruments
Samsung 삼성 Samsung Conglomerates - Seoul 1938 Electronics, financials, retail, media
Samsung C&T Corporation 삼성물산 Samsung Industrials Construction & materials Seoul 1938 Construction and engineering
Samsung Card 삼성카드 Samsung Financials Financial services Seoul 1988 Credit cards
Samsung Digital Imaging 삼성디지털이미징 Samsung Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Seoul 2009 Optoelectronics
Samsung Display 삼성디스플레이 Samsung Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Asan 2004 Display products
Samsung Economic Research Institute 삼성경제연구소 Samsung Industrials Support services Seoul 1986 Industrial think tank
Samsung Electro-Mechanics 삼성전기 Samsung Industrials Electronic & electrical equipment Suwon 1973 Electronic components
Samsung Electronics 삼성전자 Samsung Consumer goods Consumer electronics Suwon 1969 Consumer electronics
Samsung Engineering 삼성엔지니어링 Samsung Industrials Industrial engineering Seoul 1970 Engineering
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance 삼성화재 Samsung Financials Insurance Seoul 1952 General insurance
Samsung Heavy Industries 삼성중공업 Samsung Industrials Industrial engineering Seoul 1974 Shipyard
Samsung Life Insurance 삼성생명보험 Samsung Financials Insurance Seoul 1957 Life and health insurance
Samsung Medical Center 삼성의료원 Samsung Health care Health care providers Seoul 1994 Hospital
Samsung SDS 삼성에스디에스 Samsung Technology Computer services Seoul 1985 I/T consulting
Samyang Food 삼양식품 - Consumer goods Food & beverage Seoul 1961 Food and beverage conglomerate, processed food
Sindoh 신도 - Technology Computer hardware & peripherals Seoul 1960 Computer printing equipment
SNT Dynamics KRSNT다이내믹스 - Industrials Industrial engineering Changwon 1959 Defense, military vehicles, automotive
SNT Motiv KRSNT모티브 - Industrials Defense Busan 1981 Defense, firearms
Standard Chartered Korea SC제일은행 Standard Chartered (UK) Financials Banks Seoul 1929 Bank
Seoul Broadcasting System 에스비에스 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1991 Broadcasting
Shinhan Bank 신한은행 - Financials Banks Seoul 1897 Bank
Shinsegae 신세계 - Consumer services Retail Seoul 1955 Department stores
SK Broadband SK Group Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Seoul 2008 Acquired by SK Group in 2008
SK C&C 에스케이씨앤씨 SK Group Technology Computer services Seoul 1991 I/T consulting
SK Group 에스케이그룹 SK Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1953 Energy, chemicals, telecom, semiconductors
SK Hynix 에스케이하이닉스 주식회사 SK Group Technology Semiconductors Icheon 1983 Semiconductor, (KRX: 000660)
SK Telecom 에스케이텔레콤 SK Group Telecommunications Mobile telecommunications Seoul 1984 Wireless
SL Corporation 에스엘코포레이션 - Consumer goods Auto parts Gyeongsan 1954 Parts
S-Oil 에쓰오일 - Oil & gas Oil & gas producers Seoul 1977 Refinery
Starship Entertainment 스타쉽 엔터테인먼트 LOEN Entertainment Consumer services Media Seoul 2008 Record label
STX Corporation 에스티엑스 STX Corporation Conglomerates - Changwon 1976 Industrials, construction, financials
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding STX조선해양 STX Corporation Industrials Industrial engineering Changwon 1962 Shipbuilder

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TaeguTec 대구텍 Berkshire Hathaway (USA) Basic materials Basic resources Daegu 1916 Metals
Taekwang Group 태광그룹 Taekwang Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1950 Clothing, chemicals, industrials, financials
Taekwang Industry 태광산업 Taekwang Group Consumer goods Clothing & accessories Seoul 1950 Clothing
Tata Daewoo 타타대우상용차 Tata Motors (India) Consumer goods Automobiles Gunsan 2002 Automobile manufacturer
The Chosun Ilbo 조선일보 - Consumer services Publishing Seoul 1920 Publishing
The Dong-a Ilbo 동아일보 The Dong-a Ilbo Media Group Consumer services Media Seoul 1920 Newspaper
TmaxSoft 티맥스소프트 - Technology Software Seongnam 1997 Enterprise middleware
TriGem 삼보컴퓨터 - Technology Computer hardware & peripherals Seoul 1980 Computer systems, electronics, telecommunications, defunct 2010
T'way Airlines 티웨이항공 - Consumer services Airlines Seoul 2010 Airline

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
WeMade Entertainment 위메이드 엔터테인먼트 - Technology Software Seoul 2000 Video games, (KRX: 112040)
Woollim Entertainment 울림엔터테인먼트 SM Entertainment Consumer services Media Seoul 2003 Record label
Woori Bank 우리은행 Woori Bank Financials Banks Seoul 1899 Bank
NH Investment & Securities NH투자증권, formerly 우리투자증권 Woori Bank Financials Financial services Seoul 1969 Financial services

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English Korean Group Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
YG Entertainment YG 엔터테인먼트 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1996 Record label
Young Poong Group 영풍그룹 Young Poong Group Conglomerates - Seoul 1949 Metallurgy, electronics, retail
Young Chang 영창뮤직 - Consumer goods Consumer electronics Incheon 1956 Musical instruments
YTN 와이티엔 - Consumer services Media Seoul 1993 Broadcasting
Yuhan 유한양행 - Basic materials Chemicals Seoul 1926 Chemicals

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Zalman Tech Co. 잘만 - Technology Computer hardware & peripherals Seoul 1999 Computer casing, cooling system, LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers

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References

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