Today we're going to examine innovation in Korea, highlighting some of the most cutting edge innovation in the the slideshow below.
Every now and again, it's fascinating to look at innovations one particular region of the world. Places like Korea are often overlooked as they rest in the shadows of metropolitan giants like 2008's biggest breeders of urban innoation, the UAE and China.
The slideshow that follows highlights everything from cutting edge Korean design to new revolutionary discoveries made by researchers in Korea.
33 Incredibly Interesting Innovations from Korea

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Softcore Porn Park in South Korea

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Asia Hungry For Swedish Design
Ikea in Korea

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Hotel of Doom
'Worst Building in the History of Mankind' to Resume Construction
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Free Street Style Magazine
"Cracker Your Wardrobe"
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Phones of 2010
5 Pantech Mobile Concepts
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Skeletons of Cartoon Characters
'Animatus' Pop Palaeontology by Hyungkoo Lee
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Kaleidoscopic Photography
Kim Joon's Body Art
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Greenchitecture
Ann Demeulemeester Store is Literally Green
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Sexist Subways
Women-Only Transit In Seoul
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Government-Subsidized Gyms
South Korea Combats Childhood Obesity
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USB Credit Card
Korea's Shinhan Card
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Korean Luxury Car
Hyundai Genesis
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Bringing Children's Drawings to Life
'Wonderland' Photography by Yeondoo Jung
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Burning Info into Food
The Electrolux Scan Toaster
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Cleaning up South Korea
Seoul's $31 Billion Yongsan Project
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iPhonic Phone With a Twist
Mooon+
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Gadgets of Presidents
Bill Gates Gifts "Peace" Xbox to South Korea President
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Mobile & Media Device For Toddlers
Zeki
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Funky Projector Desktop PCs
The B-Membrane
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Human Skin Phone
LG SH240 Slider
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Fashion TVs
Armani/Samsung LCD TV
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Self-Hanging Hygienic Earphones
Holeder by Yoonsang Kim
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Internet Addict Camp (Part II)
South Korean Weboholics
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Nuggets & Cola in a Cup
The Col-Pop
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Ultra Elaborate Christmas Lights
Korean Decor Outshines Anything U.S. Has
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Emoticon Helmets to Hide Your Feelings
The Mask of Emotion
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Giant Eco Bead Curtains
Green Decor at Jamsil Olympic Stadium
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Koreans Can Now Pay For Tolls with Cell Phones
LG PassON
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Interactive Art
Talk to Dead Painters at Seoul's 'Alive Art' Exhibit
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Exotic Astronaut Food
Space Kimchi
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Painless Injections- Dissolving Hypodermic Needles
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Futuristic Racer Smartphones
The Infinix NOTE 40 Series Racing Edition Honors Race Technology
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Foldable Crease-Free Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE Focuses on Precision Visuals
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Interactive Beauty Mirrors
The Samsung MICRO LED Beauty Mirror Debuted at CES 2025
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Self-Installing Exoskeletons
KAIST Develops Self-Installing Exoskeleton for Wheelchair Users
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Luxury Flagship Redesigns
'Burberry' Celebrates Store Reopening with Two Art Installations
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Removable Headlight eBikes
This Electric Bike Concept Design by KyungJin Ju is Intuitive
AI Custom Korean Skincare
K-OWN is a First-Of-Its-Kind Platform Powered by Robots
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Quick-Charge Electric CUVs
The Hyundai INSTER Charges to 80% in 30-Minutes
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Artfully Inspired Fashion Retailers
A New Loewe Branch Opens in Seoul's Gangnam District
Conceptual Hands-Free Hair Dryers
ByeongKyu Park Designed the Pillar Hands-Free Dryer Concept
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Immersive Lifestyle Stores
Gelato Pique Has Inaugurated Its Standalone Store in South Korea
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Braided Yarn Furniture Collections
A Team of Designers Presents the Dynamic YYYarn Collection
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
AI-Fueled Text-To-Art Generative Images
Samsung Unveils the Sketch to Image Function Backed by AI
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions
Kiki Goti Showcases the Selene Exhibition at Alcova
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Accessibility-Focused Home Appliances
LG Electronics Expands Its LG Comfort Kit
Luxury Skincare Concept Stores
First SK - II Concept Store Debuts in Malaysia
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas
Kengo Kuma Designs the Land Villas for Red Sea Global
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Design Award Jury Announcement
Mattel, IIDA and Harvard GSD Were iF Design Awards 2025 Jurors
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
AI-Powered TV Cookbooks
Samsung Food Enhances Culinary Possibilities Directly Through Your TV
Electronic Paper Advertising Displays
E Ink Kaleido 3 Supports Use in Outdoor Displays
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
High Speed-Capable Electric Vehicles
Kia Announces Its High-Performance 'EV 9 GT' Model
Functional Household Product Concepts
Dami Seo Designs the Soom Concept for Household Items
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs
Pirajean Lees Designs the Kioku Restaurant in London
Malleable Stretching Displays
This Stretchable Display from LG Display Stretches by Up to 50%
Art-Focused Technology Partnerships
The Samsung Art Store Spotlights a Partnership with Art Basel
Reinventive Modern Kitchen Sinks
Boelon Designs the Luxury Kitchen Sink with Contemporary Elements
Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs
Jhanyar Designs the New GaGeeNang Collection
Multifunctional Portable PC Systems
Sun-il Kim Designs the Cylin Concept with a Cylinder Shape
Worker Safety-Enhancing Wearable Robotics
Hyundai Motor and Kia Debut the X-Ble Shoulder
Braided Furniture Collections
The Ariake Braid Collection Brings Together Two Design Traditions
Upcycled Rice Rolls
UNLIMEAT Kimbap Features Plant-Based Bulgogi or Tuna
Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves
This Samsung Bespoke Slide-In Induction Range is Advanced
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
AI-Powered Kitchen Solutions
TKC Kitchens Transforms Design Process with Intelligent Technology
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Sculptural Nature-Inspired Designs
Sukwoo Lee Designs the Drop Series Highlighting Eternal Beauty
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
Television-Showcased Abstract Art
OG OLED Lounge Unveils Some Korean Abstract Artwork
Modern Portable Work Stations
The Worknic Allows Users to Bring their Office with Them
Avant-Garde Water Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Oasium' Water Purifier by Taeyeon Kim is Chic
Garden-Integrated Lamp Designs
LG Electronics Presents a New Indoor Gardening Device
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Stretchable OLED Panels
Researchers at PME UChicago Created a Stretchable and Flexible Display
Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
This Dynamic Sculpture Takes Its Cue From Tide and Wind Data
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings
LG Introduces a New Planter That Doubles as a Lamp
Briefcase-Like Flexible Laptops
Samsung Display Presents the Flexible Briefcase Laptop
AI-Powered Appliance Cooling Technologies
Samsung AI Hybrid Cooling Technology Will Be at CES 2025
Video-Promoted Urban Transformation Initiatives
Renewing Shanghai is a Video Documentary Series
Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts
AICO Designs Create the Shell Intellgient Speaker Concept
GenAI TV Wallpapers
Samsung's Generative Wallpaper Uses AI to Create Custom 4K Images
Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
Korean Cuisine Soccer Snacks
LA Galaxy and Nongshim Announced a New Partnership
Rippled Glass Shopping Centers
Healtherwick Studio Redesigns the Hanwha Gallerie Shopping Center
Artful Handheld Vacuum Concepts
Seunghyeon Kim Designs the Multifunction Handheld Vacuum Concept
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
AI-Powered Location Technologies
The City of Busan Unveils the 'Finding All' AI Technology
City-Inspired Stationary Projects
UOS ID Designs the Seoul My Soul Project Nodding to Seoul
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Anti-Pollution Kitchen Innovations
The Taiwan SAKURA R7261 Slant Range Hood is Helpful
Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators
The Chorong Lantern by Hyejin Cho is Inspired by Korean Design
Sleek Sedan Models
Kia Unveiled the 'K4' as its Successor to the Small Forte Sedan
Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
Karimoku Furniture Introduces the Karimoku Research Hub
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Design Craftsmanship-Centered Exhibitions
The LOEWE 'Crafted World' Exhibit is Located in Shanghai
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Innovative Circular Recycling Technology
SK Chemicals Has Gained European Recognition
Korean Cuisine Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Charleys Cheesesteaks Kimchi Cheesesteak Elevates a Classic
Self-Designed Exhibition Spaces
Kiki & Joost Adds a New Installation Space to Eindhoven Studio
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
8K-Certified Premium Projectors
Samsung Debuts the Premier 8K with High Resolution
Adorable Public Rubbish Bins
SWNA Created a Set of Rubbish Bins for Design Seoul 2.0
Inviting Curvaceous Electric SUVs
The Genesis Neolun Concept is High-Performance and Luxurious
Spaceship-Like Robot Museums
Melike Altınışık Architects Designs the Seoul Robot & AI Museum
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Korean Street Snack Lines
Daesang Launches the New Korean Snack Lineup for Global Consumers
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Efficient Charging Solutions
TESSAN Showcased a Slew of Its Performance-Focused Products at CES
Ultra-Large Automotive Displays
LG Display Unveiled the 57-inch Pillar-to-Pillar LCD at CES 2024
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Meat-Based Rice Variants
A Team of Researchers Develop a Protein Hybrid Rice in Korea
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Savory Bulgogi Beef Burgers
bbbop Seoul Kitchen's is Serving Up a New Bulgogi Kimchi Cheeseburger
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars
Sebine Marcelis Created the Panorama Pillars in Atlanta
Blocky Water Purifier Concepts
A Team of Designers Create the Quming Delilght Concept
Premium City-Themed Pizzas
Domino's South Korea Features the Blockbuster Quattro Pizza
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Design Showcase Platforms
todays.design Creates a Community of Artists Showing their Best Work
Regional Arts Competitions
The BE OPEN Art Initiative Spotlights South Asian Artists
In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts
BKID co Designs a Multi Hanger Concept to Use in the Car
Auto-Promoting Large-Scale Light Shows
SOUEAST Illuminates Iconic Landmarks During EASE YOUR LIFE
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Simplistic Seating Series
Seo Chung Kyo Designs the Hipstool Collection of Chairs
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Korean Plant-Based Proteins
UNLIMEAT's K-Vegan Products are Launched at The GIANT Company
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Scotland-Honoring Design Exhibitions
Slancha Curated the Under One Roof Exhibition in Glasglow
Sleep Technology Partnerships
Evezari is Opening a Sleep Research Center with KAIST
Enhanced Chinese Dairy
Dairy Scientists Across China are Partnering with Industry to Boost Quality