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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Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Immersive Luxe Fashion Installations
The Burberry Streets Campaign Expands to South Korea
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Compact Collapsible Bikes
The 'Pop-Cycle' Uses a Sliding Frame Design For Easy Transportation
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Gen Z-Targeting Display Concepts
Korea Design Membership and LG Electronics Boasts Forme
Sliding Microwave Designs
The NEVO Microwave Oven is Unique and Innovative
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Revamped Premium Quality Projectors
Samsung's New Freestyle Projector is Available for Pre-Order
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
70s-Style Race Cars
The Hyundai N Vision 74 is Expected to Jump from Concept to Real Life
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Collapsible Microwave Appliances
The 'FoldWave' Foldable Microwave by Park Saun is Highly Portable
Bedazzled Crystalline Mobile Devices
These Samsung x Highsnobiety Products are Swarovski-Studded
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Multi-Sensory Skincare Exhibitions
The SK-II SECRET KEY HOUSE Spotlights the Power of PITERA
Student-Designed Runway Shows
The Kingston School of Art Put on a Futuristic Fashion Show
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Smart Home Control Displays
Kocom The Frame Concept is Elegant and Informative
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Circular AI Campuses
This AI Hub Will Feature Futuristic Labs, Lifestyle Spaces & Green Tech
Technological Kitchen Hubs
LG's LG COit is Made for Those to Create Content in the Kitchen
Miniature Colorful Rice Cookers
found/Founded Designs the Minimal Bowld Mini Rice Cooker
Architecture-Inspired Incense Holders
The Sumaksae Incense Holder Takes After Korean Buildings
Next-Generation TV Models
The LG Display OLED Shelf Concept is Flexible and Adjustable
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Metaverse Fashion Festivals
KMFF Showcases Fashion Brands in the Metaverse
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
On-the-Road Fashion Shows
The Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Collection Debuted in South Korea
Limited-Edition Asian Whiskies
Ki One is South Korea's First Flagship Single-Malt Whisky
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Experiential Kimchi Pop-Ups
The Jongga Flavourverse is an Immersive Destination Devoted to Kimchi
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Malleable Furniture-Like TVs
This TCL Flexible OLED Display Offers a Smooth Visual Experience
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Smartphone-Like Laptop Models
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Comes in Four Model Options
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Ready-to-Cook Stir Fry Kits
Ark Foods Has Just Unveiled Its New Korean Bbq Stir Fry Kit Innovation
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Kilometer-Long Museums
Junya Ishigami Introduces the Zaishui Art Museum Along a Lake
Script-Like Foldable Display Screens
Samsung Unveils a Look at the Rollable Flex During SID
Korean Culture-Inspired Apparel
Bonchon Unveils Exclusive Shirts Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Smart 3D Home Maps
SamSung's Map View Creates a Seamless Smart Home Ecosystem
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Japanese Landscape Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola Unveils the Slim Bottle Japanese Pattern Design
In-House Generative AI Technology
Samsung Presents its New Gauss Technology to Several Features
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves
This Samsung Bespoke Slide-In Induction Range is Advanced
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells
These Saudi-Made Solar Cells Use Groundbreaking Materials
Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
This Dynamic Sculpture Takes Its Cue From Tide and Wind Data
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Digitalization-Inspired Fashion Shows
KWK by Kay Kwok Debuts Its Autumn/Winter 2023 Collection
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
Sukchulmok Designs the Curving Block Photography Studio
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Earth-Toned Technical Garments
Hyein Seo Releases an Incredibly Minimalist Technical Fashion Line
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
14-Person AI Dishwashers
Samsung Launches an Innovative 14-Person Bespoke Dishwasher in Korea
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
High-Power AI-Supported Laptops
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Will Arrive in South Korea in 2024
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Collaboration Artistic Smartphone Cases
These Samsung Galaxy Accessories Showcase Emerging Artists
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Transforming Productivity Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Has a 7.6-Inch Display
Sleek Sedan Models
Kia Unveiled the 'K4' as its Successor to the Small Forte Sedan
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Timeless Terracotta Houses
Studio Weave Designs the Seosaeng House in South Korea
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Savory Korean-Style Pancakes
Lucky Foods Makes It Easy to Enjoy Korean Pancakes
Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers
Leemok Studio Designs the SImplistic Dancing Opener
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Premium Soju Spirits
WON SOJU Brings Traditionally Distilled Soju to the US
Kimbap Delivery Services
UNLIMEAT Launched Rollicious as a Plant Protein Delivery Business
Design Craftsmanship-Centered Exhibitions
The LOEWE 'Crafted World' Exhibit is Located in Shanghai
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Inviting Curvaceous Electric SUVs
The Genesis Neolun Concept is High-Performance and Luxurious
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Korean Street Snack Lines
Daesang Launches the New Korean Snack Lineup for Global Consumers
Promotional Ramen Campaigns
Nongshim Creates a Dance Challenge to Promote its New Ramen Products
Futuristic Bridge Designs
Zaha Hadid Architects' Bridge in China is Futuristic & Stunning
Ultra-Large Automotive Displays
LG Display Unveiled the 57-inch Pillar-to-Pillar LCD at CES 2024
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions
Kutsaa Saksi Unveils In The Borderlands in Helsinki
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Foldable Smartphone Launches
OnePlus Confirms That It Will Be Releasing a New Foldable Device
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Classroom-Ready Touchscreen Displays
The Samsung Interactive Display Will Come in Three Sizes
Meat-Based Rice Variants
A Team of Researchers Develop a Protein Hybrid Rice in Korea
Traditional Pavilion Skincare Stores
Samuso Hyojadong Designs the New Aesop Store in Seoul
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
National Bird-Honoring Sneakers
Nike Celebrates SNKRS Day in Korea with a Special Cortez
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Intelligent 4K Monitors
These Crystal-Clear LG Monitors Are Embedded With Smart TV Tools
Indian Textile Fall Fashion
KARDO Highlights Intricate Craftsmanship for the FW23 Season
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
South Korean Store Expansions
Palace Skateboards Opens a New Store in South Korea
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Veggie-Based Korean BBQ Kits
Ark Foods Unveils a Plant-Based Korean BBQ Stir Fry Kit
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Umami-Flavored Burgers
Habit Burger Grill Debuts the Korean Bbq Charburger
Second-Generation Eco-Friendly EVs
The Hyundai KONA EV Offers Up to 490-Kilometers of Range
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Squid-Inspired Smart Windows
The University of Toronto Develops a Liquid-Filled Panel
Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Comes in Three Models
Sleep Technology Partnerships
Evezari is Opening a Sleep Research Center with KAIST
Halal Certification Tools
Shukran Korea Unveils Halal Verification Platform for Korean Products