Wait, That’s Korean? 10 Companies You Didn’t Know
- Publish date: Sunday، 23 March 2025
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Here’s a fun list of “Companies You Didn’t Know Were Korean” — because South Korea’s global reach goes way beyond K-pop and kimchi:
🖥️ 1. LG
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Most people know LG for electronics, but don’t always realize it’s Korean.
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Fun fact: It originally stood for “Lucky Goldstar.”
🚗 2. Hyundai & Kia
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Major global car brands — often assumed to be Japanese or German by mistake.
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Hyundai is also involved in shipbuilding, robotics, and smart cities.
🧖♀️ 3. Amorepacific (Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Innisfree, Etude House)
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A Korean beauty powerhouse behind many global skincare brands.
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Their products are in Sephora and all over TikTok.
🧴 4. Dr. Jart+
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Trendy skincare brand with a clinical vibe — it's Korean (and part-owned by Estée Lauder).
🧃 5. Binggrae
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Makers of the iconic Banana Milk and Melona bars. Hugely popular in Korean convenience stores and now worldwide.
🎮 6. Nexon & NCSoft
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Major gaming companies behind MapleStory, Lineage, and Blade & Soul.
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Often mistaken as Japanese because of anime-style graphics.
📱 7. Kakao
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Think of it as Korea’s version of WhatsApp + Uber + Spotify + Reddit + Airbnb — all in one.
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Owns KakaoTalk, KakaoBank, KakaoM, and even Kakao Entertainment.
🎮 8. Netmarble
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Behind BTS World and other major mobile games — a giant in the global gaming industry.
✈️ 9. Asiana Airlines & Korean Air
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Flag carriers of Korea, but many travelers assume they’re Chinese or Japanese at first glance.
🏢 10. CJ Group
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Parent company of CJ Foods, CGV Cinemas, and Studio Dragon (which makes many top K-dramas).
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Owns Bibigo — the brand behind those frozen dumplings you keep buying at Costco.
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