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Wait, That’s Korean? 10 Companies You Didn’t Know

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Wait, That’s Korean? 10 Companies You Didn’t Know

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

  • Most people know LG for electronics, but don’t always realize it’s Korean.

  • Fun fact: It originally stood for “Lucky Goldstar.”


🚗 2. Hyundai & Kia

  • Major global car brands — often assumed to be Japanese or German by mistake.

  • Hyundai is also involved in shipbuilding, robotics, and smart cities.


🧖‍♀️ 3. Amorepacific (Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Innisfree, Etude House)

  • A Korean beauty powerhouse behind many global skincare brands.

  • Their products are in Sephora and all over TikTok.


🧴 4. Dr. Jart+

  • Trendy skincare brand with a clinical vibe — it's Korean (and part-owned by Estée Lauder).


🧃 5. Binggrae

  • Makers of the iconic Banana Milk and Melona bars. Hugely popular in Korean convenience stores and now worldwide.


🎮 6. Nexon & NCSoft

  • Major gaming companies behind MapleStory, Lineage, and Blade & Soul.

  • Often mistaken as Japanese because of anime-style graphics.


📱 7. Kakao

  • Think of it as Korea’s version of WhatsApp + Uber + Spotify + Reddit + Airbnb — all in one.

  • Owns KakaoTalk, KakaoBank, KakaoM, and even Kakao Entertainment.


🎮 8. Netmarble

  • Behind BTS World and other major mobile games — a giant in the global gaming industry.


✈️ 9. Asiana Airlines & Korean Air

  • Flag carriers of Korea, but many travelers assume they’re Chinese or Japanese at first glance.


🏢 10. CJ Group

  • Parent company of CJ Foods, CGV Cinemas, and Studio Dragon (which makes many top K-dramas).

  • Owns Bibigo — the brand behind those frozen dumplings you keep buying at Costco.

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