Seoul Semiconductor, the world’s leading LED manufacturer, has been named to Forbes and Business Week’s lists as one of the most promising Asian companies. Its products, Acriche and Flash LED were named as "Product of the Year" in 2008 and 2006 by Elektronik, one of the most prestigious electronics magazines in Europe. Also, Acriche was selected as one of the “Hot items of 2007” by EDN, specialized in electronic components.

Seoul Semiconductor’s primary business areas are LED packaging and custom module manufacturing. It provides a full range of LED products including AC-driven semiconductor light source, Acriche, High-brightness Power, Side View, Top, Chip, Lamp and High Flux LEDs, and custom type modules. Applications for the company’s LED products include general lighting, signage, back lighting for mobile phones, TVs, notebook computers, automotive lighting, home appliances, signals, etc.

At present, Seoul Semiconductor has more than 5,000 patents, including our critical patent on InGaN technology used in over 70% of all LED’s manufactured in the world. In 2009, the company entered into a cross license agreement with Nichia Chemical Industries Ltd. who currently holds first place in world-wide LED market share.