Source: Laserfair.com  6^th Jul 2026

In the first half of 2026, leading Chinese laser manufacturers delivered a trio of market entries in South Korea. Raycus Laser, YIFI Laser and Strong Laser have all established a local presence there within just a few months, further advancing their overseas expansion strategies.

On June 25, Raycus Laser officially opened its Korean customer center in Gunpo, Gyeonggi-do. Back in March, YIFI Laser's Korean entity and Strong Laser's Korean subsidiary set up operations in Hwaseong and Suwon respectively.

These three market entries within half a year represent more than just product-level overseas sales. They mark a full-capability international expansion spanning technology, service, local teams and supply chain, strategically targeting South Korea's high-end precision manufacturing sectors including new energy, semiconductors and display panels.

Raycus Laser Establishes Three-in-One Service Hub in South Korea

On June 25, 2026, Raycus Laser officially opened its Korean customer center in Gunpo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The launch of this integrated service platform — combining application laboratories, customer service and after-sales support — marks the successful operation of the first overseas pillar in the company's "1+4+N" global expansion strategy.

The "1+4+N" framework centers on its Wuhan headquarters, with four strategic overseas pillars in Germany, Mexico, Thailand and South Korea, which in turn serve markets across the globe.

Gyeonggi-do is home to global manufacturing leaders including Samsung and LG, generating strong demand for precision laser processing. By locating its center here, Raycus Laser has positioned itself directly at the heart of the industry, enabling zero-distance service delivery.

The center offers comprehensive capabilities. On the process R&D front, it is equipped with two major testing platforms for high-speed welding and robotic welding. Customers can complete process validation and iteration for products such as new energy battery cells locally, without the need for cross-border coordination. On the service and support front, the center houses a localized engineering team for rapid production line commissioning and troubleshooting, as well as a dedicated spare parts warehouse stocking core components and optical modules.

This setup effectively mitigates the risk of production halts caused by shipping delays for critical parts, providing a robust operational safety net for customers. At the opening ceremony, Raycus Laser also signed an official distribution agreement with local partner Lasernet, to jointly develop the high-end Japanese and Korean markets.

As the first of the four "1+4+N" overseas strategic pillars to enter operation, the Korean customer center marks a new milestone in Raycus Laser's service capabilities in the high-end Northeast Asian laser market.

YIFI Laser Establishes Presence in Hwaseong to Power Smart New Energy Battery Manufacturing

On March 16, 2026, YIFI Technology (Korea) Co., Ltd. officially opened in Hwaseong, South Korea. The new entity represents another strategic pillar for YIFI Laser's deepening presence across Asia and global reach, marking a key milestone in its international expansion.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wuhan Optics Valley, YIFI Laser is a well-known provider of intelligent manufacturing solutions. Its core product portfolio includes new energy battery assembly lines and photovoltaic perovskite laser processing equipment.

Following the launch of its Korean subsidiary, the company will build a Sino-Korean technical team and increase investment in both hardware and software. Leveraging its headquarters'technical expertise in intelligent battery equipment, it will deliver customized, high-quality solutions to Korean and global clients, supporting the upgrading of the local industrial chain.

Prior to this, YIFI Laser had already been actively expanding into international markets. From March 11 to 13, the company showcased its full-line intelligent battery manufacturing solutions at the Korea Battery Show, deepening exchanges and cooperation with global customers. The company also successfully delivered a cylindrical battery production line to a battery industrialization research institute in the UK, bridging the final mile from R&D to mass production.

The opening of the Korean office will undoubtedly further strengthen YIFI Laser's core position in the global battery equipment sector and accelerate its integration into the worldwide supply chain.

Strong Laser Sets Up in Suwon: Ultrafast Lasers Empower Precision Manufacturing

On March 13, 2026, Strong Laser's Korean subsidiary held its grand opening in Suwon, South Korea. Home to Samsung Electronics'largest production base, Suwon hosts trillion-won industrial clusters in semiconductors and display panels, offering fertile ground for laser technology applications.

Headquartered in Dongguan, Guangdong, Strong Laser specializes in picosecond and femtosecond laser micromachining equipment. These ultrafast lasers operate with pulses as short as one-trillionth of a second or even briefer, creating an extremely small heat-affected zone that enables precision processing with zero thermal damage — making them widely used in cutting-edge fields such as semiconductor packaging.

On the opening day, numerous client representatives from the precision electronics and new energy sectors attended the ceremony. During the celebration, Strong Laser executives joined eight specially invited client representatives from Samsung and LG supply chains to press the launch button together, officially marking the subsidiary's operational debut.

Going forward, Strong Laser will use its Korean subsidiary as a bridge, driven by the dual engine of technology and service to deeply connect the Chinese and Korean laser industries. The company aims to redefine high-power picosecond and femtosecond lasers in the Asia-Pacific market, empower the region's precision manufacturing sector with cutting-edge technology, and create new opportunities together with its clients.