Electronic Equipment
11 companies
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung ElectronicsVerityRank
96/100
Founded
1969
Employees
~262,647 (≈88,984 in R&D)
Coverage
Operations in 76 countries
Facilities
240 manufacturing bases, sales offices and R&D centers worldwide
Market
KRX: 005930
HQ
South Korea
LG Electronics Inc.
LG ElectronicsVerityRank
92/100
Founded
1958
Employees
~43,586 (LG Electronics; LG Group ~222,000)
Coverage
180+ countries; India is largest overseas workforce base (38.2%)
Facilities
Global production network: Changwon Smart Park (WEF Lighthouse Factory), India (Pune/Noida/Sri City $600M new plant), Brazil ($200M+ expansion), Mexico, Vietnam
Market
KRX: 066570
HQ
South Korea
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai MotorVerityRank
91/100
Founded
1967
Employees
120K+
Coverage
190+ Countries
Facilities
15+ core manufacturing plants including the world's largest in Ulsan
Market
KRX : 005380
HQ
South Korea
Samsung Electro-Mechanics
manufacturerVerityRank
88/100
Founded
1973
Employees
~35,000
Coverage
Global; Korea R&D/manufacturing core plus China, Vietnam, Philippines capacity
Facilities
Major plants in Suwon, Sejong and Busan (Korea); Tianjin (China); Vietnam; Philippines
Market
KRX: 009150
HQ
South Korea
Korea Zinc
manufacturerVerityRank
87/100
Founded
1974
Employees
2,054
Coverage
South Korea, USA (planned), Australia (planned)
Facilities
Onsan smelting complex
Market
KRX: 010130
HQ
South Korea
Machinery & Equipment
9 companies
LG Electronics Inc.
LG ElectronicsVerityRank
92/100
Founded
1958
Employees
~43,586 (LG Electronics; LG Group ~222,000)
Coverage
180+ countries; India is largest overseas workforce base (38.2%)
Facilities
Global production network: Changwon Smart Park (WEF Lighthouse Factory), India (Pune/Noida/Sri City $600M new plant), Brazil ($200M+ expansion), Mexico, Vietnam
Market
KRX: 066570
HQ
South Korea
LG Chem Ltd.
brandVerityRank
90/100
Founded
1947
Employees
17389
Coverage
Deep presence in South Korea, USA, Europe, and China
Facilities
63 major business and production bases globally
Market
KRX: 051910
HQ
South Korea
DN Solutions
brandVerityRank
85/100
Founded
1976
Employees
~4,000 (over 4,000 post-Heller acquisition)
Coverage
Global — strong in South Korea, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia; 80%+ of revenue from exports
Facilities
Core manufacturing in Changwon, South Korea; plus new plants in Mexico (2023), Vietnam (2024); European R&D center; Heller acquisition (Germany, 5 plants) pending regulatory approval
Market
KOSPI IPO in progress (target valuation ~US$2.2 billion+)
HQ
South Korea
LS Cable & System
manufacturerVerityRank
84/100
Founded
1962
Employees
10,000+
Coverage
Global
Facilities
Heavy chemical asset manufacturing
Market
KRX: 006260 (parent LS Corp)
HQ
South Korea
SFA Engineering
brandVerityRank
84/100
Founded
1998
Employees
735
Coverage
Samsung Display and LG Display supply chain; service in Korea, China, and Vietnam
Facilities
Heavy equipment plants in Hwaseong and Cheonan (Korea); assembly operations in Suzhou (China) and Vietnam
Market
KOSDAQ: 056190
HQ
South Korea
Transportation Equipment
7 companies
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai MotorVerityRank
91/100
Founded
1967
Employees
120K+
Coverage
190+ Countries
Facilities
15+ core manufacturing plants including the world's largest in Ulsan
Market
KRX : 005380
HQ
South Korea
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
brandVerityRank
89/100
Founded
1972
Employees
30,000+ (shipbuilding & offshore workforce)
Coverage
Ships and offshore solutions for shipowners worldwide, with branches across Asia, Europe and the Middle East
Facilities
3 mega shipyards (HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Samho, HD Hyundai Mipo) + overseas bases in Vietnam and Philippines
Market
KRX: 009540
HQ
South Korea
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
brandVerityRank
89/100
Founded
1972
Employees
About 15,000
Coverage
Deliveries to 51+ countries and regions
Facilities
One mega integrated yard in Ulsan with 10 super-large dry docks and 9 Goliath cranes, plus marine engine plants
Market
KRX: 329180
HQ
South Korea
Hanwha Ocean
brandVerityRank
88/100
Founded
1973
Employees
10,518 core staff (31,000 at Geoje yard)
Coverage
LNG carriers, VLCCs and naval vessels for shipowners and navies worldwide, including U.S. Navy MRO
Facilities
Geoje mega shipyard (5 km²) + Hanwha Philly Shipyard (USA)
Market
KRX: 042660
HQ
South Korea
Samsung Heavy Industries
brandVerityRank
87/100
Founded
1974
Employees
13,974
Coverage
LNG carriers, shuttle tankers and container ships for shipowners in Asia, Europe and Oceania
Facilities
Geoje shipyard with automated dry docks and smart assembly shops
Market
KRX: 010140
HQ
South Korea
Energy & Chemical
7 companies
LG Chem Ltd.
brandVerityRank
90/100
Founded
1947
Employees
17389
Coverage
Deep presence in South Korea, USA, Europe, and China
Facilities
63 major business and production bases globally
Market
KRX: 051910
HQ
South Korea
Korea Zinc
manufacturerVerityRank
87/100
Founded
1974
Employees
2,054
Coverage
South Korea, USA (planned), Australia (planned)
Facilities
Onsan smelting complex
Market
KRX: 010130
HQ
South Korea
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KT&G)
brandVerityRank
86/100
Founded
1899
Employees
1,564
Coverage
Global (40+ countries: Asia, North America, Middle East)
Facilities
Daejeon, South Korea (vertically integrated cultivation-to-extraction campus)
Market
Listed - KRX (033780.KS)
HQ
South Korea
LS Cable & System
manufacturerVerityRank
84/100
Founded
1962
Employees
10,000+
Coverage
Global
Facilities
Heavy chemical asset manufacturing
Market
KRX: 006260 (parent LS Corp)
HQ
South Korea
SFA Engineering
brandVerityRank
84/100
Founded
1998
Employees
735
Coverage
Samsung Display and LG Display supply chain; service in Korea, China, and Vietnam
Facilities
Heavy equipment plants in Hwaseong and Cheonan (Korea); assembly operations in Suzhou (China) and Vietnam
Market
KOSDAQ: 056190
HQ
South Korea
Food & Beverage
6 companies
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KT&G)
brandVerityRank
86/100
Founded
1899
Employees
1,564
Coverage
Global (40+ countries: Asia, North America, Middle East)
Facilities
Daejeon, South Korea (vertically integrated cultivation-to-extraction campus)
Market
Listed - KRX (033780.KS)
HQ
South Korea
Samyang Foods Co., Ltd.
Samyang FoodsVerityRank
77/100
Founded
1961
Employees
1.7K+
Coverage
80+ Countries
Facilities
5+ Production Base
Market
KRX : 003230
HQ
South Korea
CJ CheilJedang Corporation
CJ CheilJedangVerityRank
77/100
Founded
1953
Employees
6K+
Coverage
30+ Countries
Facilities
50+
Market
KRX : 097950
HQ
South Korea
Orion Corporation
OrionVerityRank
76/100
Founded
1956
Employees
8K+
Coverage
50+ Countries
Facilities
15+
Market
KRX : 271560
HQ
South Korea
Lotte Corporation
LotteVerityRank
76/100
Founded
1967
Employees
60K+
Coverage
25+ Countries
Facilities
25+
Market
KRX : 004990
HQ
South Korea
Biopharmaceutical
4 companies
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai MotorVerityRank
91/100
Founded
1967
Employees
120K+
Coverage
190+ Countries
Facilities
15+ core manufacturing plants including the world's largest in Ulsan
Market
KRX : 005380
HQ
South Korea
Hugel, Inc.
contractorVerityRank
89/100
Founded
2001
Employees
500+
Coverage
60+ countries
Facilities
Geodu Industrial Complex, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do (Plant B: 13M vials/yr toxin, 8M syringes/yr HA fillers, EU GMP + US FDA cGMP certified)
Market
KOSDAQ: 145020.KQ
HQ
South Korea
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KT&G)
brandVerityRank
86/100
Founded
1899
Employees
1,564
Coverage
Global (40+ countries: Asia, North America, Middle East)
Facilities
Daejeon, South Korea (vertically integrated cultivation-to-extraction campus)
Market
Listed - KRX (033780.KS)
HQ
South Korea
Orion Corporation
OrionVerityRank
76/100
Founded
1956
Employees
8K+
Coverage
50+ Countries
Facilities
15+
Market
KRX : 271560
HQ
South Korea
Textile & Apparel
4 companies
Youngone Corporation
YoungoneVerityRank
84/100
Founded
1974
Employees
94K+
Coverage
17+ Countries
Facilities
30+
Market
KRX : 111770
HQ
South Korea
Hansae Co., Ltd.
HansaeVerityRank
82/100
Founded
1982
Employees
35K+
Coverage
10+ Countries
Facilities
29+
Market
KRX : 105630
HQ
South Korea
Helinox Co., Ltd.
HelinoxVerityRank
81/100
Founded
2009
Employees
1K+
Coverage
50+ Countries
Market
100+ StoresGlobal Sales Network Unlisted ( Private Company )
HQ
South Korea
Fila Holdings Corp
Fila HoldingsVerityRank
78/100
Founded
1911
Employees
5K+
Coverage
70+ Countries
Market
KRX : 081660
HQ
South Korea
Home Furniture
3 companies
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung ElectronicsVerityRank
96/100
Founded
1969
Employees
~262,647 (≈88,984 in R&D)
Coverage
Operations in 76 countries
Facilities
240 manufacturing bases, sales offices and R&D centers worldwide
Market
KRX: 005930
HQ
South Korea
LG Electronics Inc.
LG ElectronicsVerityRank
92/100
Founded
1958
Employees
~43,586 (LG Electronics; LG Group ~222,000)
Coverage
180+ countries; India is largest overseas workforce base (38.2%)
Facilities
Global production network: Changwon Smart Park (WEF Lighthouse Factory), India (Pune/Noida/Sri City $600M new plant), Brazil ($200M+ expansion), Mexico, Vietnam
Market
KRX: 066570
HQ
South Korea
Helinox Co., Ltd.
HelinoxVerityRank
81/100
Founded
2009
Employees
1K+
Coverage
50+ Countries
Market
100+ StoresGlobal Sales Network Unlisted ( Private Company )
HQ
South Korea
Building Materials
3 companies
Pohang Iron and Steel Company ( POSCO )
manufacturerVerityRank
92/100
Founded
1968
Employees
60,000
Coverage
Crude steel 37.79M tonnes (2025), battery materials + green steel
Facilities
Gwangyang and Pohang world-class integrated steelworks plus dozens of global bases across Asia and Americas
Market
KRX : 005490
HQ
South Korea
Hugel, Inc.
contractorVerityRank
89/100
Founded
2001
Employees
500+
Coverage
60+ countries
Facilities
Geodu Industrial Complex, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do (Plant B: 13M vials/yr toxin, 8M syringes/yr HA fillers, EU GMP + US FDA cGMP certified)
Market
KOSDAQ: 145020.KQ
HQ
South Korea
LS Cable & System
manufacturerVerityRank
84/100
Founded
1962
Employees
10,000+
Coverage
Global
Facilities
Heavy chemical asset manufacturing
Market
KRX: 006260 (parent LS Corp)
HQ
South Korea
Metal Smelting & Processing
2 companies
Pohang Iron and Steel Company ( POSCO )
manufacturerVerityRank
92/100
Founded
1968
Employees
60,000
Coverage
Crude steel 37.79M tonnes (2025), battery materials + green steel
Facilities
Gwangyang and Pohang world-class integrated steelworks plus dozens of global bases across Asia and Americas
Market
KRX : 005490
HQ
South Korea
Korea Zinc
manufacturerVerityRank
87/100
Founded
1974
Employees
2,054
Coverage
South Korea, USA (planned), Australia (planned)
Facilities
Onsan smelting complex
Market
KRX: 010130
HQ
South Korea
Metal Products
2 companies
LG Chem Ltd.
brandVerityRank
90/100
Founded
1947
Employees
17389
Coverage
Deep presence in South Korea, USA, Europe, and China
Facilities
63 major business and production bases globally
Market
KRX: 051910
HQ
South Korea
LS Cable & System
manufacturerVerityRank
84/100
Founded
1962
Employees
10,000+
Coverage
Global
Facilities
Heavy chemical asset manufacturing
Market
KRX: 006260 (parent LS Corp)
HQ
South Korea
Instruments & Meters
2 companies
LG Chem Ltd.
brandVerityRank
90/100
Founded
1947
Employees
17389
Coverage
Deep presence in South Korea, USA, Europe, and China
Facilities
63 major business and production bases globally
Market
KRX: 051910
HQ
South Korea
Korea Zinc
manufacturerVerityRank
87/100
Founded
1974
Employees
2,054
Coverage
South Korea, USA (planned), Australia (planned)
Facilities
Onsan smelting complex
Market
KRX: 010130
HQ
South Korea
Mining & Minerals
1 company
