Korean Startups Dominate Deep-Tech Innovation.

At global technology showcases this year, South Korean startups have moved beyond consumer electronics to dominate the Deep-Tech sector, particularly in AI and robotics. Korean companies captured nearly half of all Best of Innovation awards at major tech summits. Winners included Deep Fusion AI for radar-based spatial analysis and LBS Tech for AI transport systems in smart cities. At the Smart Factory & Automation World 2026 in Seoul, domestic firms showcased Embodied AI robots that move beyond pre-set tracks to perform flexible, real-time interactive tasks in factories. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups has launched a Deep Tech Specialization package, moving the national economy away from a reliance on heavy manufacturing toward high-margin AI software and specialized robotics.

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