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April 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Even as the global chasm (temporary slowdown in demand) in electric vehicles continues, the global electric vehicle (EV) industry is continuously developing.
The EV industry in Korea is seen as a very important as a future growth engine, and as a key industry of the future, and due to this importance, the government is sparing no efforts in providing various policies and financial support necessary for the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
As of the end of 2024, a total of 700,000 EVs have been distributed in Korea, and the charging infrastructure has also exceeded 400,000. The proportion of zero-emission vehicles among new vehicles released annually is approaching 10%.
The Korean EV market, which has shown rapid growth in recent years, is slowing down due to reduced subsidies, lack of charging infrastructure, and high interest rates.

Latest trends in Korea’s EV industry
Automakers are expanding their investments in the development of next-generation EV platforms, battery technology innovation, and transition to software-centric vehicles (SDVs). In particular, software competitiveness such as AI-based autonomous-driving technology, connectivity, and infotainment systems is being highlighted as important.
Korea’s battery companies are focusing on developing next-generation battery technology, expanding production capacity, and stabilizing the supply chain. In particular, there is fierce competition in the development of next-generation battery technologies such as high-performance batteries, and all-solid-state batteries.

The Korean government and private companies are spurring the expansion of charging infrastructure to expand the supply of EVs. Various efforts are actually being made, such as expanding rapid-charging facilities, improving charging convenience, and introducing charging roaming services.

Kim Pil-soo, chairman of the Korea Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA), commented on the future outlook for the Korean EVs industry: “The Korean EV market is expected to continue growing thanks to active support from the government and the technological advancement of domestic companies. It is expected that innovation in battery technology, expansion of charging infrastructure, and advancement of autonomous driving technology will further accelerate the growth of the industry. And continued growth in the EV-related parts industry is expected.”

 
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Vegetarian Restaurants with Michelin Green Star Taste

March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Other than fame, what do Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Zendaya all have in common? They have all chosen to live a vegetarian lifestyle! Vegetarianism is a popular dietary option among the younger generation who have a big heart for animal welfare and the world climate. It’s no surprise that vegetarianism has also spread throughout Korea, with many restaurants catering to these diners. Among these, there are two restaurants that are well known for their outstanding taste, even earning the Michelin Green Star.

Michelin Green Star, environmental friendly recognition

The Michelin Guide, the international guide to fine dining, released the Michelin Green Star rating system in 2021. This new addition gives stars to restaurants that use environmentally friendly ingredients to make their tasty dishes. There are two restaurants in Seoul that have earned this prestigious award for three years in a row! For a high-quality vegan experience, visit A Flower Blossom on The Rice or Hwanggeum Kongbat.

A Flower Blossom on The Rice, vegetarian dining as beautiful as a flower

Location┃Within Insa-dong, a top attraction in Seoul. Three-minute walk from Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3)

Introduction┃A Flower Blossom on The Rice showcases just how beautiful a Korean vegetarian restaurant can be. Ninety-five percent of the restaurant’s ingredients are organic, pesticide-free, and animal welfare certified ingredients. The eggs come from chickens with a large area to roam, and the rice is cultivated by farmers who do not use pesticides.

Signature menus┃A Flower Blossom on The Rice’s signature menus are the bojagi bibimbap (limited lunch special) and the vegan course. The bojagi bibimbap is made by wrapping the rice in a sheet of fried egg yolk layers and decorated with a strip of seaweed and an edible flower. The rice filling is made with organic rice and six types of green vegetables for a hearty meal. The vegan course can be ordered as a full course or a half course, with each option including only 100% vegan foods. The course begins with a soup and salad before leading into savory vegetable pancakes and kimchi before the main course of rice and a stew, rounded out by dessert. Must-try dishes include the goatsbeard rice enjoyed by Michael Jackson during his trips to Korea, and the spicy Korean chili pepper japchae that comes with the full vegan course.

Hwanggeum Kongbat, a new world of bean curd cooking

Location┃A five-minute walk from Aeogae Station on Seoul Subway Line 5. It’s also a short 20-minute ride on the subway from Seoul Station.

Introduction┃Bean curd is one of the main ingredients used in vegetarian meals, thanks to the high level of protein found in soy beans, making it a good substitute for meat. At Hwanggeum Kongbat, the bean curd is made fresh every morning using 100% Korea-grown soy beans. Their bean curd became famous for its nutty flavor and smooth texture like that of pudding. The restaurant sends the soy bean pulp leftover from making the bean curd to farms to be used as animal fodder, earning high points from the Michelin Guide, which gives points for lower amounts of food waste!

Signature menus┃Hwanggeum Kongbat’s main menus are bean curd stew, salted bean curd soup, and bean curd course meal. If you enjoy spicy Korean food, try the bean curd stew, a dish served piping hot and spiced with Korean chili peppers. The salty bean curd soup is made with a vegetable broth salted with shrimp brine, making this dish only acceptable for pescatarians and pollotarians. If you order the bean curd course meal, you can try all of the restaurant’s signature dishes. From fresh bean curd made with just soy beans, water, and salt, to vegetable and tofu balls for vegetarians and bossam made with undyed pork for non-vegetarians, this course has something for everyone to enjoy.

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Seoul Mobility Show 2025

March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Showcasing the present and future of mobility innovation technology
The Seoul Mobility Show 2025 will be held at KINTEX in Goyang City from April 3 to 13. Under the theme of ‘Mobility, Everywhere,’ this exhibition showcases the present and future where mobility innovation is implemented in every moment and space of everyday life.
In addition to automobiles, this year’s Seoul Mobility Show will also cover marine (eco-friendly ships) and aviation (UAM), and it will showcase various related devices and new technologies that will be introduced to our lives in the near future – including public transportation services that will provide convenient mobility for everyone, purpose-based mobility (PBV), construction equipment mobility, and autonomous driving, AI, and robotics.

In particular, HD Hyundai affiliates representing the Korean construction machinery industry will participate as headline partners. This is the first time that construction machinery companies will be participating in the Seoul Mobility Show. HD Hyundai will organize the ‘HD Hyundai Pavilion’ centered on its affiliate brands ‘HYUNDAI’ and ‘DEVELON,’ and will unveil the next-generation construction machinery models for the first time globally.
The ‘Seoul Mobility Forum’ will also be held as a side event to look into the trends and innovative technologies of the global mobility industry. During the exhibition period, this forum will be held in conjunction with keynote speeches by innovative domestic and international mobility companies, followed by the ‘Asia Mobility Forum.’ These will review the mobility status of major Asian countries, and the ‘Automobile Mobility Industry Development Forum’ to discuss domestic policies. A session will also be held to discuss the convergence of related industries such as robotics, AI, and logistics with mobility.
In addition, the ‘Future Mobility Awards,’ co-hosted by the Seoul Mobility Show Organizing Committee and the Korea Generative AI Foundation (KGAF) will be held. The ‘Future Mobility Awards’ is a merger of the existing ‘Seoul Mobility Awards,’ which is being held for the third time, together with the ‘K-AI Awards’ hosted by KGAF. Through this, the ‘Future Mobility Awards’ is expected to expand the scope of awards to include AI technology and establish itself as a broader and more credible award that presents a vision for future mobility in celebration of Seoul Mobility Show’s 30th anniversary.

There will also be a place to experience Korea’s cutting-edge autonomous driving technology. The performance-sharing meeting of the 1st phase of the Autonomous Driving Technology Development Innovation Project will be held for four days from April 3 to 6, hosted by the Autonomous Driving Technology Development Innovation Project Group. Approximately 200 companies and organizations will participate in this event to exhibit research and development results such as level 4+ autonomous driving platforms, core electrical components, AI, data, infrastructures, and operation management technologies. In addition, approximately 60 papers published in international science and technology journals will be presented, and a global forum will be held to discuss future mobility.

This year is even more meaningful as the Seoul Mobility Show celebrates its 30th anniversary. Since the first ‘Seoul Motor Show’ was held in 1995, the Seoul Mobility Show has evolved into an exhibition covering cutting-edge mobility technologies, changing its name to the current ‘Seoul Mobility Show’ in 2021. During this event, a special exhibition space will be set up to look back on the history of automobiles and mobility to commemorate its 30th anniversary, and various other events will also be held.
The organizing committee expects that the Seoul Mobility Show will, through this exhibition, progress as a global mobility platform, based on the active participation of major domestic and international mobility companies, by presenting an innovative vision for future mobility life Organizing Committee Chairman Kang Nam-hoon commented, “While the existing motor shows were B2C-centered exhibitions where new cars were unveiled and actual products were viewed, the future mobility show will be reborn as an industry-technology convergence platform where customers can experience various new future mobility technologies first and where B2B business is actively conducted.”


 
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Portable & Wearable Underwater Propulsion Device

March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2503M15] KOLT Co., Ltd. is a spin-off company since 2022 with a new name of the existing marine leisure division of Serve Technology Co., Ltd. Serve Technology has secured expertise in factory automation systems through the introduction of advanced technology and automated manufacturing facilities as a specialized company of design, manufacturing, and installation of factory automation equipment since 1997.
KOLT is continuously conducting technology research and development and investment as a partner company for domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers and government-affiliated organizations, along with accumulating technology. It has been recognized by the engineering-related business community, and received the ‘Best Partner Award’ by providing engineering solutions to several global manufacturers in a timely manner.
Based on its outstanding technological prowess accumulated over 28 years, KOLT has launched a wearable personal underwater propulsion device called ‘SEAL BOOSTER,’ and is aiming for a second leap forward through this.
SEAL BOOSTER is expected to be utilized in various fields, from underwater and water leisure activities for the general public to skin scuba diving, diving professionals, rescue, the military, and for other special purposes.

Wearable underwater jet-pack with high-performance
SEAL BOOSTER is a personal portable/wearable underwater propulsion device specially designed for skindivers, freedivers, snorkelers, and those who enjoy various underwater sports.
SEAL BOOSTER started from the question of whether there was a safer and more convenient product for leisure diving or other underwater sports in a situation where water safety accidents are increasing.

Through continuous research and development, KOLT has completed a high-performance model (SB-N) specialized for rescue. It is currently receiving much attention from related government agencies and general related organizations.
The newly released model called SB-N is a high-performance model specially developed for rescue missions, and is drawing keen interest from the related industry these days. This model adopts a low-noise BLDC motor, and demonstrates powerful propulsion performance by using two lithium polymer batteries.

Also, unlike conventional underwater scooters (DPVs) or diver assist devices that require holding with both hands, SEAL BOOSTER is a wearable type that allows free use of both hands, thus allowing users to enjoy safe underwater activities with more freedom. In addition, it is designed and manufactured to prevent the risk of safety accidents that may occur during underwater activities as much as possible by using a water jet method rather than a propeller method.


 

SEAL BOOSTER can be safely stored in a dedicated hard case with excellent rigidity. It also has a battery case for storing a spare battery set, thus enabling users to move even more conveniently.
“We expect that SEAL BOOSTER will establish itself as an innovative item that will be a great hit in the global underwater scooter market, which is currently showing an average annual growth rate of more than 10%. And as the marine leisure population rapidly increases, we will add even more perfect products to keep up with the changing domestic and global leisure lifestyle trends such as boats and yachts,” remarked the company’s CEO.

 
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Automobile Parts

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[INQ. NO. 2503M14] WATO KOREA CORP. started as a trading company specializing in exporting automobile parts in 1997. Ten years later, in 2007, it established a manufacturing plant for automobile alternators and starter motors – and began exporting these products to Europe, the Middle East, and Russia under its own WATO-TECH and OEM brands.
In addition, WATO KOREA manufactures and exports its various Korean automobile parts, including wheel hub bearings, wheel hub assembly, drive shafts, and power-steering devices, through OEM.
As a result of these efforts, WATO KOREA won the US$7 million Export Tower and the Award from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) on the 60th Trade Day in 2023.

Alternator & Starter Motor of Car
A car alternator is a generator that supplies power to a car and charges the battery, and a starter motor is a device for starting a car engine.
WATO KOREA’s alternator and starter motor are manufactured through production lines and manufacturing processes that meet international standards, and through thorough material management and product testing, WATO KOREA produces high-quality products and exports them to Europe, the Middle East, and Russia under its own WATO-TECH and OEM brands.

Hub-Bearings & Hub-Assembly of Cars
A car hub bearing is a bearing used in the wheel hub of a car wheel, and a hub ass’y is a product that integrates the bearing and hub, has a low failure rate, and is good for the safety and durability of the car.
Through its subsidiary, DOMO KOREA Co., Ltd., WATO KOREA has established an integrated production system capable of producing all hub bearings – from hub bearings to third-generation hub assembly. WATO KOREA has introduced a thorough material- and quality-management system to produce and export the best products under the WATO-TECH, DOMO, and OEM brands.
“We are actively working on continuous new product development and quality improvement through our own automobile parts research and development center. We are a specialized automobile-parts export company, growing constantly with our customers as a global powerhouse under our own motto of “We are the One,” remarked the company’s CEO.


 
 
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Automotive Air-Conditioning Parts

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[INQ. NO. 2503M13] ELKOH Engineering is Korea’s representative auto parts trading company with over 20 years of history. ELKOH Engineering is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with export experience in over 40 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
ELKOH Engineering mainly supplies air conditioner and heater system parts – compressors, evaporators, radiators, fan assys, heater cores, hose assys, etc. – used in Korean vehicles (Hyundai, Kia, Ssangyong, GM).
An air conditioner is an air conditioning system that keeps the interior of a vehicle comfortable through heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. It refers to the cooling and heating system of a car.

Repeating the process of from compressing to evaporating for pleasant interior
The automobile air-conditioning parts handled by ELKOH Engineering have the function of maintaining a pleasant interior environment by repeating the process of compressing, condensing, expanding, and evaporating of the air conditioner refrigerant – according to the control instructions.
The compressor is responsible for sucking, compressing, and circulating the refrigerant. The condenser has the function of sucking high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant and converting it into a liquefied state. The evaporator has the function of cooling and dehumidifying the indoor environment.
The radiator controls the engine temperature during the heat exchange process by coolant and air flow. The fan assy improves the heat exchange function. The heater core is a product related to indoor heating.

A spokesperson for the company remarked, “We are exporting major air conditioner brands produced in Korea to promising overseas aftermarkets.


 
 
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Molds for Automotive & Electronic Industries

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[INQ. NO. 2503M12] Keonwoo Precision Co., Ltd. has acquired a high reputation for supplying excellent-quality molds for global customers. In particular, Keonwoo Precision has been honored to be a mold maker for the Japanese, European and American automotive and electronic industries for 31 years.
Mold is a customized product made precisely according to the requirements of the customer within a limited time schedule. It also defines the aesthetical finish and functional workability of the plastic parts, as the company acknowledges most customers are also competing in today’s tough market situation.
The highest virtue deemed by Keonwoo Precision is to show the best collaboration with its customers, and to reinforce their production power with a high degree of support and assistance. This is only possible through the highest-quality and finest technology.
The management staff at corporate technical department has rich experience in handling any demands for molds. Once the customer’s project starts with the company, from the pre-study on the workability for the preliminary model, to the review on the physical tryout sample, all concerns and considerations will be focused on the customer’s successful project achievement.

Through its combination of advanced technology and 31 years’ know-how, the technical staff at Keonwoo Precision assure the high performance and productivity of its produced molds in the customers’ production facilities.
The company’s president concluded by saying, “We will provide our customers with the best support and sincere assistance under any circumstances.


 
 
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Automobile Parts

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[INQ. NO. 2503M11] CAL Corp is an automotive spare part company that supplies genuine, OEM and aftermarket spare parts for Korean-manufactured vehicles all over the world.
Not only limited to genuine spare parts, CAL has its own PB (Private Brand) parts and currently supplies to customer in Middle East, South American, and Asian countries.
With experienced sales manager for each continent, CAL communicates with its customers to meet their demand and bring successful business partnership.CAL was founded in 2019 and has significantly expanded its business over the past few years. In 2021, CAL achieved turnover of US$1 million, and in the following year reached US$3 million in sales revenue, and continues to grow and increase its business. CAL is expected to reach sales revenue of US$8 million in 2024.
A spokesperson for the company commented, “We are currently seeking qualified business partners who are willing to become distributors of the CAL brand, and expand our business worldwide.”

CAL gasket kits
Gasket kits are one of the most popular parts requested by CAL’s customers, and CAL has gasket kits available for various car models according to customers’ requests. Fully made in Korea, these gasket kits guarantee quality and high-performance for car engines.
Different car models have different engines and since all are made in Korea, the company is able to manufacture gasket kits based on request.
Environmental policy is one of the company’s key concerns, so we use different materials to satisfy these policies. Gasket kits can be supplied in metal, non-asbestos and graphite materials, with interchangeable seal types based upon the customer’s request.

CAL brake pads
CAL brake pads deliver high performance under any road conditions, and ensure safety and smooth driving. Fully made in Korea under safety evaluation and safety inspection, CAL provides the best products with competitive prices, and offers standard and premium lines (CAL MAX GRIP) for your vehicles.
Along with brake pads, CAL also supplies brake accessories, brake shoes and lining kits for customers to choose from according to their car model.


 
 
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Automotive Tube Assembly

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[INQ. NO. 2503M10] Founded in 1995, DH TUBE Co., Ltd. has evolved from a modest cutting and machining operator into a global player in the automotive tube assembly market.
Today, DH TUBE supplies critical components to ten automotive parts companies across seven countries, showcasing the potential of Korea’s SMEs to make a significant impact on the global stage.
DH TUBE’s product portfolio is testament to its expertise in tube assembly manufacturing. The company specializes in four main product categories, each playing a crucial role in automotive performance and efficiency:

Powertrain tubes
At the heart of DH TUBE’s offerings are its powertrain tubes, with oil feed pipe assemblies being a standout product. These components are essential for lubricating engines and transmissions, as well as regulating temperature in cooling systems. The company’s use of low-carbon drawn steel pipes with zinc or nickel plating, and stainless steel for corrosion-resistant applications, demonstrates its commitment to durability and performance. Major clients for these products include industry giants GM and Daihatsu.

Heat-management module tubes
DH TUBE’s heat-management module tubes, and particularly its heater core tubes, are critical components in automotive temperature control systems. Made primarily from aluminum, these tubes feature innovative quick connector designs that simplify the assembly processes for customers, thus reducing costs without compromising on quality. GM is a key end customer for this product line.

Pump tubes
DH TUBE’s pump tubes, including inlet connectors for various automotive pumps, showcase DH TUBE’s precision engineering capabilities. A notable achievement in this category is the development of pressure-regulating connectors for brake pumps, meeting exceptionally tight tolerances that enable customers to streamline their assembly processes. This innovation has earned DH TUBE business from automotive leaders such as Toyota, Mazda, and FCA.

Oil strainers
DH TUBE’s oil strainers, particularly its oil pickup tubes, play a crucial role in maintaining engine health by filtering out contaminants from lubricating oil. The company’s expertise in this area is evident in its track record of supplying 100,000 units annually to a North American customer for five years without a single quality issue. This remarkable achievement underscores DH TUBE’s commitment to reliability and quality control.

DH TUBE’s achievements have not gone unnoticed. DH TUBE has received numerous accolades over the years, including export awards and recognition as a Global Small Giant Enterprise. In 2017, the company achieved Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification, further solidifying its status as a trusted player in international trade.


 
 
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Automotive Forged Products

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[INQ. NO. 2503M09] Daewon Forging Co., Ltd., established in 1997, is a company specializing in automotive forged products, and supplies products such as aluminum forged products, spindles, shafts, yokes, sockets, defense products, etc., which are major automotive parts.
In addition to forging production, Daewon Forging has established and expanded processing lines to provide finished products, and it is constantly exploring new areas by introducing hydraulic presses for the production of large forged products, and high-difficulty aluminum forged products applied to electric vehicles and eco-friendly vehicles.

Eco-friendly automotive parts
Daewon Forging produces aluminum nozzles for eco-friendly hydrogen-fuel vehicles, and eccentric bushings that serve as the center of gravity and direction change during rotation.
In addition, Daewon Forging also produces front and rear aluminum camera cases applicable to electric vehicles. Daewon Forging is capable of developing and manufacturing products of various sizes and materials.

Shafts & spindles
Shaft and yoke shafts are forging products in power train parts to decrease the vibration by adjusting the balance of the automobile. It produces the shafts in a 1,600-ton forging press with vertical forging.
Spindles are forging components to maintain the stable rotation of tire wheels in combination with car axles. Daewon Forging is supplying spindles to the domestic market and exports them to Germany and India.

Sockets & yokes
Sockets and yokes are designed for steering system parts to change driving direction. In the case of the socket, it is the forging part of the tie rod end, ball joint and rack end.
Daewon’s sockets are recognized for their quality in the global market, and Daewon Forging exports to Japan are worth over $4 million per year, and aims to expand its export markets.
Yokes are components of handles, and are achieving high sales in the domestic market.

Industrial parts (trolley chains/defense/special vehicle parts)
Daewon Forging produces and supplies conveyor parts installed in factory automation lines in the form of single chains and assemblies, and these parts are currently exported to the United States and France.
Daewon Forging produces and exports special vehicle parts to the North American market, and also produces defense products such as projectiles that require durability and explosive pressure, and projectiles for multiple rocket launchers.

Daewon Forging produces projectiles with lengths of 800 mm by using 1,500-ton hydraulic presses.
The CEO of the company explained, “Through continuous technology development and optimal design, we are realizing productivity improvements and the best quality – and our products are being recognized for their competitiveness, as we grow into a company that plays a key role in the changing global era by increasing exports every year.”


  
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