대한민국 AI 기업, 2025년 주목해야 할 AI 주식과 기술 트렌드

South Korea AI Companies, AI Stocks and Tech Trends to Watch in 2025

Even in 2025, South Korean AI companies are making a mark in both domestic and international markets, leveraging rapidly advancing AI technology. AI has become more than just a technology; it's become a driving force for innovation across industries. In response, companies like Naver, Kakao, and Viewno are securing unrivaled competitiveness in their respective fields. This article selects eight South Korean AI companies and analyzes their technological prowess, key products, market position, investment value, and future growth potential.

1. NAVER – A leading Korean AI company leading the era of hyper-large AI.

Technical skills
We have developed 'HyperCLOVA X', a super-large language model optimized for Korean, and possess various AI technologies such as natural language processing, speech recognition, image analysis, and deep search.
Main Products
We provide large-scale AI services for enterprises through HyperCLOVA X API, and AI technology is applied to various services such as Clova Note, Papago, Whale, and Smart Store.
Market location
We have established ourselves as Korea's largest search and content platform and are rapidly expanding globally into the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets.
Investment Points
We are actively expanding our B2B-focused AI API business and building revenue models linked to our cloud, search, and advertising businesses.
Future outlook
We anticipate that we will make a full-fledged entry into the AI SaaS and enterprise markets, establishing ourselves as a global leader in the Korean AI field.

2. Kakao – The epitome of lifestyle AI, the meeting of a national platform and AI, and the second-largest AI company in South Korea.

Technical skills
We possess voice recognition, visual recognition, recommendation systems, and conversational AI technologies centered around our integrated AI platform, 'Kakao i.'
Main Products
AI is being applied to various life-related services, including the Kakao Mini smart speaker, the i Open Builder platform, Kakao T, Melon, and Kakao Page.
Market location
KakaoTalk enables a wide range of AI applications, and we are creating synergy with various subsidiaries.
Investment Points
We are strengthening our AI-based mobility, finance, and content areas, focusing on improving advertising efficiency and enhancing user experience.
Future outlook
We plan to expand the scope of AI application to new fields such as finance and healthcare and accelerate our multi-platform AI strategy.

3. VUNO – A Pioneer in AI Medical Image Analysis https://www.vuno.co/

Technical skills
We possess deep learning-based medical image analysis technology, and are expanding into the areas of electrocardiogram and voice medical data recognition in addition to X-ray, CT, and MRI images.
Main Products
The VUNO Med series provides various medical AI solutions, including LungCT, Fundus, and DeepCARS.
Market location
It has been introduced in major domestic hospitals, including Seoul National University Hospital, and is actively expanding into global markets, including Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Investment Points
As demand for precision medicine increases in an aging society, collaboration with global medical device companies is strengthening.
Future outlook
Upon completion of US FDA approval, global sales expansion is expected and the company is expected to grow into a key digital healthcare company.

4. Saltlux – A Powerhouse in Knowledge-Based AI Platforms https://www.saltlux.com/kor/main/main.do?mId=1

Technical skills
We have strengths in natural language processing, knowledge graphs, voice and image recognition, and conversational AI technologies, and we are also conducting research on ultra-large AI models.
Main Products
Representative examples include AI Suite, Genie Talk, and knowledge extraction solutions for public institutions.
Market location
We have established ourselves as a leader in AI-based business automation solutions, focusing on B2B markets such as public institutions, finance, and education.
Investment Points
We are planning to commercialize GPT-linked APIs and are benefiting from government and public institution AI projects.
Future outlook
Driven by the growing demand for knowledge-based AI, stable growth is expected, and the company has great potential to grow into an integrated AI platform company spanning both the public and private sectors.

5. Lunit – A Globally Attracted AI Medical Startup https://www.lunit.io/ko

Technical skills
We have AI for chest X-ray, breast cancer, and lung cancer diagnosis, as well as cancer tissue-based anticancer drug response prediction technology.
Main Products
Representative examples include Lunit INSIGHT CXR and Lunit SCOPE.
Market location
We are working with global medical device companies (e.g., GE, Philips) to obtain European CE certification and U.S. FDA registration.
Investment Points
Contracts with hospitals and government agencies are expanding, and demand for oncology AI technology is skyrocketing.
Future outlook
We are growing into a core solution provider in the era of precision medicine and expanding our presence as a global medical AI company.

6. Skelter Labs – a technology startup specializing in conversational AI https://www.skelterlabs.com/

Technical skills
We focus on natural language processing, speech recognition, and recommendation systems, and have developed conversational interface engines such as AIQ.TALK and AIQ.VOICE.
Main Products
We provide chatbots, voice assistants, and personalized recommendation engines.
Market location
We are collaborating with various industries, including commerce and automotive, focusing on B2B solutions.
Investment Points
As demand for personalized AI technology grows, the credibility of Google-born founders is high.
Future outlook
Benefits are expected from the expansion of the voice interface market, and the spread of AI interfaces closely related to real life is anticipated.

7. RaonPeople – Transforming the Manufacturing Industry with AI Machine Vision https://laonpeople.com/main/main.php

Technical skills
We have machine vision-based AI inspection automation technology for image analysis, defect detection, and smart factory construction.
Main Products
There are AI inspection equipment, process automation systems, and AI inspection software.
Market location
We provide solutions to manufacturing industries such as semiconductors, displays, and food and beverage, and are collaborating with smart factory solution companies.
Investment Points
It is a beneficiary of the growing demand for unmanned factories, ESG management, and the widespread adoption of automation.
Future outlook
As a provider of core solutions for industries based on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we are poised to grow into a key partner in the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry.

8. Konan Technology – A long-time leader in search and text AI https://www.konantech.com/

Technical skills
We specialize in language-based data analysis based on advanced text mining, sentiment analysis, and speech recognition technologies.
Main Products
We provide various enterprise solutions, including KONAN Search and KONAN Textmining.
Market location
It has a high market share in B2B businesses centered on public institutions, media companies, and financial institutions.
Investment Points
Driven by the surge in demand for data-driven AI, business expansion is expected to include chatbots, consulting bots, and data analysis platforms.
Future outlook
We are growing into a language AI solutions company spanning both the public and private sectors, with significant potential for global expansion.

Conclusion: Now is the time for investment and attention for South Korean AI companies.

By 2025, South Korea's AI companies will evolve beyond mere technology firms into key players driving industrial innovation. From large-scale language models to precision medicine, smart factories, and conversational interfaces—each company is building competitiveness in the global market based on its unique AI expertise and technological vision.

Now is not the time to simply look at ‘technical skills’. Who can connect with industry faster, solve real-world problems, and connect with global markets?is the key. From established market leaders like Naver and Kakao to innovative startups like Lunit, Viewno, and Skelter Labs, the eight companies introduced here are all demonstrating their potential.

AI is no longer a distant future. The future of AI in Korea, which you should pay attention to and invest in, has already begun.
We hope this article broadens your understanding of AI technology and companies in South Korea and helps you make better business and investment decisions.

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