South Korea Smart Lighting Market

South Korea Smart Lighting Market Overview:

The South Korea smart lighting market size reached USD 362.90 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 1,505.58 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 15.29% during 2025-2033. The region is developing smart lighting integration in the sectors of smart infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and varied application segments. The country's focus on sustainable urbanization, smart energy utilization, and digitally interconnected environments is fueling demand for adaptive lighting applications in domestic and commercial environments. Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technologies innovations are improving functionality, customization, and operational efficiency. With growing adoption and technology convergence, the nation is poised for further growth, underpinning the boosting South Korea smart lighting market share.

South Korea Smart Lighting Market Trends:

Convergence with Smart Infrastructure and IoT Ecosystems

South Korea is experiencing a major shift in its urban infrastructure, led by the convergence of smart lighting solutions into large IoT-enabled ecosystems. Cities and businesses are increasingly incorporating intelligent lighting systems that adjust to real-time inputs like occupancy patterns, daylight availability, and weather conditions. Intelligent lighting systems are becoming the backbone of smart city initiatives with improved energy efficiency, security, and operational efficiency. The growth of 5G networks and advancements in sensor technologies have further underpinned the prominence of smart lighting in streamlining public services. From responsive streetlights to smart building lighting, the nation is embracing adaptive lighting solutions that meet environmental and economic goals. This synthesis marks a departure from fixed illumination towards dynamic, data-based infrastructure. South Korea smart lighting market growth will continue to be strong as urban development programs increasingly emphasize interconnected and sustainable lighting networks in residential, commercial, and municipal spaces.

Growing Demand for Energy Efficient and Adaptive Lighting

In South Korea, increasing focus on environmental sustainability and energy conservation is propelling the uptake of energy-saving smart lighting solutions. Consumers and city planners are collectively supporting LED-based intelligent lighting equipped with automated dimming, movement sensing, and daylight harvesting capabilities. Not only do these systems cut electricity usage, they also minimize carbon footprints, aligning with national energy objectives and climate targets. The move towards adaptive lighting is also gaining momentum with changing building codes and greater emphasis green certifications in new building ventures. Smart lighting is also being used to customize indoor spaces, enhancing comfort and productivity in offices and homes. For instance, in February 2025, a South Korean firm unveiled SunLike, a next-generation LED lighting system that mimics the natural spectrum of sunlight, exhibiting clinically established benefits to children's eye care and cognitive performance. Moreover, as consumer concern about energy efficiency continues to grow, smart lighting is gaining ground as an attractive option for retrofitting and new installations as well. These forces are defining one of the most important South Korea smart lighting market trends, a reflection of a larger shift toward intelligent energy management in both urban and suburban settings.

Growth Across Residential and Non-Residential Segments

The South Korean smart lighting market is expanding steadily across residential and non-residential segments alike, driven by rising digitalization and modernization of lifestyles. In the domestic market, smart lighting solutions are being integrated for their ease of use, personalization, and security advantages, enabling users to remotely control lights and set moods through automation. On the other hand, non-domestic segments like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial campuses are embracing smart lighting for better user experience, energy cost savings, and meeting regulatory requirements. Increased interoperability with other building systems, including HVAC, security, and emergency response, also enhances smart lighting's value proposition in these markets. The penetration of the market is also spurred by declining sensor, module, and hardware costs. As multi-functional lighting is increasingly at the heart of South Korea's built environment, the market is set to grow exponentially. This diversification of end-use segments reflects the trends shaping the country’s transition toward smarter infrastructure.

South Korea Smart Lighting Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on offering, communication technology, installation type, light source, and application.

Offering Insights:

• Hardware
  • Lights and Luminaires
  • Lighting Controls
• Software
• Products
  • Design and Engineering
  • Installation
  • Post-Installation

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the offering. This includes hardware (lights and luminaires and lighting controls), software, and products (design and engineering, installation, and post-installation).

Communication Technology Insights:

• Wired Technology
• Wireless Technology

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the communication technology have also been provided in the report. This includes wired technology and wireless technology.

Installation Type Insights:

• New Installation
• Retrofit Installation

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the installation type. This includes new installation and retrofit installation.

Light Source Insights:

• LED Lamps
• Fluorescent Lamps
• Compact Fluorescent Lamps
• High Intensity Discharge Lamps 
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the light source have also been provided in the report. This includes LED lamps, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, high intensity discharge lamps, and others.

Application Insights:

• Commercial 
• Residential 
• Public Infrastructure 
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes commercial, residential, public infrastructure, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Seoul Capital Area
• Yeongnam (Southeastern Region)
• Honam (Southwestern Region)
• Hoseo (Central Region)
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Seoul Capital Area, Yeongnam (Southeastern Region), Honam (Southwestern Region), Hoseo (Central Region), and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

South Korea Smart Lighting Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the South Korea smart lighting market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the South Korea smart lighting market on the basis of offering?
• What is the breakup of the South Korea smart lighting market on the basis of communication technology?
• What is the breakup of the South Korea smart lighting market on the basis of installation type?
• What is the breakup of the South Korea smart lighting market on the basis of light source?
• What is the breakup of the South Korea smart lighting market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the South Korea smart lighting market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the South Korea smart lighting market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the South Korea smart lighting market?
• What is the structure of the South Korea smart lighting market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the South Korea smart lighting market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the South Korea smart lighting market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the South Korea smart lighting market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the South Korea smart lighting industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.