Jang Seob Yoon
Research expert covering South Korea
Consumer electronics in South Korea - statistics and facts
South Korea boasts a leading economy supported by a robust manufacturing industry and experiences rapid changes in trends thanks to its tech-savvy consumers. Tech giants such as Samsung and LG are among the many well-known brands with a global presence that hail from the Korean peninsula. Given the various consumer electronics produced in the country, electronic components are also traded in a lively manner across South Korea's borders.
Computers are another well-known entity, with South Korea's unique environment of PC bangs - also known as internet cafés - providing the ideal social setting for gaming. As a result, the nation boasts a significant presence in the worldwide e-sports scene. The excellent internet infrastructure of the country not only supports such online gaming but also enables people to easily access networks on the go via laptops or tablets.
Screens and monitors
Televisions are a staple of South Korean households, with many subscribing to paid TV services for various broadcasters. In addition to traditional broadcasters, the development of the online video market in recent years has provided even more content to watch on-screen. Another relevant sector is the domestic display industry, as companies endeavor to include cutting-edge technology in their panels and products.Computers are another well-known entity, with South Korea's unique environment of PC bangs - also known as internet cafés - providing the ideal social setting for gaming. As a result, the nation boasts a significant presence in the worldwide e-sports scene. The excellent internet infrastructure of the country not only supports such online gaming but also enables people to easily access networks on the go via laptops or tablets.
Portable electronic devices
The advent of the smartphone has dramatically impacted electronic devices, rendering products such as media players nearly obsolete while cementing itself as an essential commodity among modern consumers. Nevertheless, modern audio devices maintain their presence in the market, with many South Koreans willing to pay for better sound quality. Additionally, smartwatches and other wearable devices have carved out their niche thanks to the public’s heightened interest in fitness.
