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| Company type | Public KOSDAQ:046890 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Chung Hoon Lee (CEO) |
| Products | Light-emitting diodes |
| Revenue | KRW 953,800,000,000 (December 2016) [1] |
| Website | www.seoulsemicon.com |
Seoul Semiconductor develops and commercializes light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for automotive, general illumination, specialty lighting, and backlighting markets. It is the fourth-largest LED manufacturer globally. [2] [3]
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