David FriedlandThis article showcases our top picks for the best South Korea based Virtual Reality companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Virtual Reality industry, but are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top South Korea Virtual Reality Companies
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CLO Virtual Fashion
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Founded in 2009, CLO Virtual Fashion is committed to innovating the way we communicate fashion through our true-to-life 3D garment simulation technology. Our virtual garment solutions and services connect all teams involved in the digital product lifecycle, enabling more direct collaboration and reduced lead time, whilst maintaining the intricacies of garment design.
We envision our garment simulation technology to become not only the tool to create virtual garments, but also the platform to provide valuable data about garments, designs, and trend by virtualizing every garment on Earth. Our products ranging from CLO (3D design software for apparel designers and brands), Marvelous Designer (3D design software for character artists in gaming and animation companies), Benefit by CLO (virtual fitting platform), CLO-SET (Communications and Archiving platform for virtual garments), to Marvelous SDK (Real time draping engine for games) create a new ecosystem for virtual garments.
Through these services and our continuing research and development in 3D and garment design, we are transforming the way we produce and consume garments – both tangible (actual garments from brands) and intangible (virtual garments in games and movies), for ones we wear and what our virtual characters wear. For more information, visit www.clo3d.com, www.marvelousdesigner.com..
LetinAR Co., Ltd.
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LetinAR is a startup which develops optical solutions for Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses.
Looxid Labs
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Looxid Labs, founded in 2015, has developed the world’s first wearable headset with an eye-brain interface and top-class eye-brain signal processing algorithm. They plan to improve analysis performance and accuracy of users’ status using self-developed machine learning algorithm.
They’ve been developing the eye-brain VR headset and the VR analytics solution using eye-brain interface technology including hardware, software and machine learning algorithm. Furthermore, they push forward “Lucy” project, development of an assistive communicator for a paralyzed patients and their caregivers using an eye-brain interface.
It will allow a patient to communicate with caregivers by just gazing and thinking.. .
Reality Reflection
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Reality Reflection creates an immersive and fun to play VR games. Reality Reflection is a crew of virtual reality software developers and 3D computer graphics researchers based in Seoul, South Korea.
With over five years of expertise in virtual reality and 3D scanning, the company is equipped with a state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology and conducts intensive R&D of 3D character animation. Reality Reflection’s first VR rhythm game ‘Music Inside’ has been announced as a launch title for Oculus Touch in 2016.
The team continues to introduce users with the most immersive and exciting VR/AR experience, trying to blur the line between reality and virtual world.. .
EVR STUDIO
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EVR STUDIO is a VR content development company based in Seoul, Korea. To create virtual worlds where various real life experiences meet endless imagination, professionals from game development, Hollywood VFX graphics, engineering, fashion, writing and photography gathered at EVR STUDIO.
They are currently focused on VR game development, mobile VR streaming solutions, and creative VR media production.. .
VRISM
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VRISM develops REALVU, online product 3D (AR and VR supported) viewer, which can enhance online shopping experience to another level.
Foundry
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Foundry Inc provide cooperative buisness services to drive competitiveness, network and sales expansion.
bHaptics
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bHaptics is a developing a full-body and fully programmable haptic solution for Virtual Reality (VR)
Gyeonggi Content Agency
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The center of smart content that goes to the world.
z-emotion
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Digital Revolution for the Clothing Industry. z-emotion develops CAD-related products using the latest 3D graphics technology.
MARVRUS
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VR, AR, MR ED-tech company for educational contents and solutions
Vrex Lab
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Vrex Lab is a global startup focused on bringing engaging, fun experiences via mobile VR/AR applications.
Coxspace
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Coxspace is a start-up company and solution provider aim at the XR platform. It is an innovative device for XR/AR/VR and an intuitive human interface that allows easy and precise control of various virtual reality content through finger motion tracking.
It is a Ring Type controller that is very small, lightweight and easy to use, and it is very accurate than you might imagine.. .
FXGear
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FXGear is a computer graphics, AR/VR technology, and production company.
Bujeon Electronics
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The company’s line of business includes the manufacturing of electronic components such as antennas, switches, and waveguides.
Letsee
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Letsee is an Internet company that provides a new augmented reality solution based on WebAR technology running in a web browser. By adapting web information into physical objects while recognizing its surroundings and situations, they have built a new ecosystem for users to create, communicate, and collaborate in situ.
Letsee easily creates AR experiences with HTML. This simplifies the process of developing content, instead of focusing on existing apps, such as creating apps product distribution and upgrading versions.
It supports various web communication forms such as 3D drawing, hashtag, 3D emoticon, hyperlink, video or photo and so on. Letsee was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea..
DIGISONIC
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DIGISONIC is a sound content and realistic media service company.
MINTPOT
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MINTPOT develops a unique VR subtitle solution for users to enjoy the contents of VR video’s. The company continuously develops technologies and services that can improve lives using VR.
MINTPOT was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.. .
Vive Studios
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Vive Studios is a professional visualization company based in Seoul, South Korea.
ATTO Research
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ATTO Research lead open networking innovations. ATTO Research is a network virtualization innovator with advanced SDN and NFV technologies.
We are specialized in security-enhanced SDN control, network management, and cloud network virtualization.. .
KAI Inc.
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KAI presents the next generation immersive media. This allows the creation of VR experiences in the simplest and the most powerful way.
Their expertise in the area of computer graphics and vision brings this fascinating application to life. KAI is a spinoff company from the Visual Media Lab at KAIST, which is one of the best science and technology universities in Korea.
Currently 15 top class R&D team members are constantly unleashing new media technologies that will enhance visual experiences for viewers.. .
Tekton Space
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Tekton Space provides virtual reality, IoT and media art solutions.
THIRTEENTH FLOOR Corp.
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THIRTEENTH FLOOR is a specialized creator and distributor of VR Content.
Lucid Dream
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Lucid Dream is a VR content creation company.
Graction
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Graction develops educational content in functional game, AR, VR, smart education field, publishing field, and video field. Its IP(Vitalong) is a smart education brand for infants and children.
It is a brand that specializes in educational content utilizing smart devices and advanced media. The.
FM COMMUNICATIONS
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FM COMMUNICATIONS is a sales promotion, event and exhibition management, and space marketing company.
3D Factory
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3D Factory is a virtual reality company that develops digital human hologram.
ARTINCO
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ARTINCO specializes in performing arts through research and development of VR and MR.
STS Semiconductor & Telecommunications
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STS Semicondutor and Telecommunications is a technology company offering telecom products.
Motion Device
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Motion Device manufactures and sells high-performance motion simulators.
STRADA
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Strada offers virtual reality platform development and services.
VRAD
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VRAD produces and distributes virtual reality-based solutions for medical training.
YJM Games
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YJM Games Specializing in VR game content publishing and smart phone core parts
Skonec
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SKONEC Entertainment prepares for a new start and experience in through the VR.
BTNcafe
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BTNcafe (비티엔카페) is a Korean company focused on developing smartphone applications and mobile games for the country’s mobile market. The company has developed many successful mobile applications that have been downloaded by a large user base in Korea.
BTNcafe’s biggest achievements include the development of the avatar-based virtual reality game “big town” and the world’s first real-time virtual interview platform.. .
Grew Creative Lab
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GameCrew Creative Lab. is pursuing to change the world – They want to bring virtual reality into people’s everyday life Virtual Reality is the next big technological revolution, and They want to contribute to expand this community to every people in the world After founding the company in 2015 in Seoul / South Korea, Sangho Lee assembled a team of Virtual Reality enthusiasts from all over the country to develop the game-changer in the virtual reality.
Their team consists of computer scientists, engineers, artists, and weirdly enough, marketing specialists. Want to get to know them? Check out their pictures below to get more information about the team behind GameCrew..
VRMaker
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VRMaker is a software to create virtual reality content without programming.
Ottiya
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Ottiya is a creative learning content studio and platform focusing on 21st century skills and competencies
Hairfit
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Hairfit is an app that provides information about hairstyles based on facial recognition and analysis technology.
Digiforet
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Digiforet offers 360VR multi-access centralized demonstration solutions.
iNTER VR
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iNTER VR produces virtual and augmented reality contents for digital technologies.
Korea Virtual Reality
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Korea Virtual Reality is a business platform that produces, experiences, and shares VR, AR, MR, 360VR, etc.
REALWITH
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REALWITH is a company that creates contents using virtual reality technology.
d.AntWort Inc
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Digital Marketing Agency & 360 VR travel tech startup
Victoria Productions
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Victoria Productions provides EduTech products with augmented reality and virtual reality.
Helloapps
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Helloapps is artificial intelligence and virtual reality coding education company.
CORE
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CORE is developing a VR system that compresses VR streaming and reduces time spent on stitching 360 videos
KoVRA
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KoVRA specializes in augmented reality and virtual reality technology.
VRANI
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VRANI provides state of the art virtual reality content to consumers.
4thevision
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4thevision is an interactive virtual reality content and platform producer.
Hello VR
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Hello VR engages in the development of VR and AR content.
iPIXEL
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iPIXEL is an augmented reality platform that offers On-Device AI Vision Solution for AR Contents and Smartphones. The platform provides an On-Device AI object recognition solution for next-generation content development.
They are developing services that connect and integrate new experiences and future values by optimizing sustainable innovation for more consumers. iPIXEL started providing a solution to various companies, advertising agencies, mobile gaming, education, and mobile content companies.
It develops a casual mobile game connecting the physical world and digital with a global leading publisher.. .
Morph Interactive
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Morph Interactive provides augmented reality, virtual reality and motion graphics services.
FNI
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FNI is a virtual reality technology venture company.
Aircuve Cooperation
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Air Cube is a network in smart mobile integrated authentication, wireless LAN authentication system.
VISIT
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VISIT is a VR content technology development company.
360today
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360today provides VR content planning, production, editing, and publishing services.
IMAGINEERS
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IMAGINEERS is a developer of apps based on AR and VR technology.
Full Dive Technology
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Full Dive Technology develops technology for communicating sensory information.
MetaRobotics
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MetaRobotics is a Korean robotics design company.
Rink Technology
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Rink is a wireless hand motion controller that let you reach out and grab objects in virtual reality.
Enough Media
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Enough Media is an interactive communication design company.
JSC Games
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JSC is the experiential virtual reality solution Company. They are committed to developing VR (Virtual Reality)/AR(Augmented Reality) solutions for medical, military and educational industry.
JSC was established in 2011 to develop multi-platform games (console, mobile, PC, VR etc). They have had the privilege to work on numerous projects together with Japanese leading game companies along with their skilled workforce and development ability.
Their goal is to be a global leader in multidisciplinary content field including graphics creation, program development, game development/operation, VR and AR.. .
Genie soft
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Genie soft is a VR content development company.
ELROIS
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ELROIS provides photo-realistic 3D Avatar and AR-VR solutions.
Gakenglish
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Gakenglish provides educational services by using VR.
DNSOFT
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DNSOFT produces and delivers virtual reality education and game content.
VRUNCH
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VRUNCH offers virtual reality, mixed reality, augmented reality, and software development services.
Castfox
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Castfox is a mobile and web development agency.
WRD
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WRD is remote reality platform that presents exceptional racing experience for extreme sports fans.
Bienworks
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Bienworks engages in the design, production and construction of theme parks, VR/AR, exhibition halls, science halls and special cinemas.
JoyFun
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JoyFun creates virtual reality and mixed reality content.
9px
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9px provides automotive UX, virtual reality, mobile UX, and motion graphics services.
BIT rOR ATOMS
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BIT rOR ATOMS is a VR platform for video production and development.
DOORIBUN
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Dooribun offers 360 virtual reality video content services.
Seoul VR Technologies
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Seoul VR Technologies is engaged in virtual reality and augmented reality business.
JINUSOFT
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JINUSOFT specializes in edutainment that develops a combination of off-line and digital content.
B4U Platform
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B4U Platform provides consulting and virtual reality services.
Bitelli
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Bitelli is an indoor bicycle training platform with virtual reality.
VUiDEA
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VUiDEA is an augmented and virtual reality educational theory distributor and promotes foreign language learning through mobile.
ImageOn
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ImageOn provides services that connect the real world with the virtual world by moving location information. The company is in charge of producing content for map services and is responsible for developing content such as road view, a 360-degree panoramic street photography service.
ImageOn was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.. .
eToy Lab
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eToy Lab is a VR game development company.
Z-Storm
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Z-Storm provides advanced virtual reality content and 3D conversion services.
airpass
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airpass specializes in information technology solutions company.
Atticfab
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Atticfab develops VR space movement experience solution for indoor applications.
NextepStudio
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NextepStudio is a VR content production company.
Play Solution
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Play Solution develops virtual reality simulator and content distribution platform.
This article was written by David Friedmman from Welp Magazine. The editor for this article was Tess Page. If your company is featured in this article and you want to have amendments made please contact us on: [email protected].
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