René Muschter
Research Expert covering Industry & Mobility
Lithium industry in South Korea - statistics & facts
While lithium has various uses, such as glassware and medicine, its critical mineral status mainly stems from its use in batteries. As some of South Korea's leading industries are tech-based, the minerals critical to producing these products have become a point of interest. Lithium-ion batteries are still a gold standard when it comes to battery production. As such, securing a stable supply of lithium has become paramount to the success of South Korea's largest companies, such as Samsung and LG. Despite the recent slowdown in the electric vehicle market, long-term demand for lithium is likely to continue rising with its ubiquitous nature in other growing industries, mainly green energy.
