The largest display exhibition in South Korea is taking place at COEX in Seoul. This year's event will focus on the future of the next-generation display industry, highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing and physical AI technology that combines AI and robotics.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is hosting the '2026 Korea Display Industry Exhibition (K-Display 2026)' from July 22 to 24. Now in its 25th year, K-Display is the only international exhibition in South Korea dedicated to the latest display technologies and products.
A total of 142 companies and organizations, including the leading domestic panel manufacturers in the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) sector and various materials, components, and equipment firms, are participating in this year's exhibition. The event features 446 booths, aiming to showcase the development direction of next-generation display technologies integrated with future industries.
The exhibition includes a central theme hall where attendees can explore the future of display manufacturing with M.AX and the physical AI technology that combines displays, AI, and robotics. Additionally, business programs and trade consultations will support the global expansion of domestic materials and components companies. A job fair will also connect industry players with young talent.
Six awards from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy will be presented. Samsung Display will showcase a high-brightness, high-efficiency, long-life laptop panel, while LG Display will present the world's first 5K ultra-high-definition OLED panel for monitors. SoluM will feature ultra-low-power electronic paper products, and Integrit will display products that combine AI robots with displays. Youngpoong GSI will present optical measurement equipment for OLED and micro LED, and T-Robotics will showcase a dual vacuum robot for ultra-clean production processes.
This exhibition demonstrates that the competitive landscape of the display industry is expanding beyond simple panel performance to include AI transformation and application ecosystems. As competition with China intensifies, the domestic display industry must be supported by not only cutting-edge technology but also innovations in the materials, components, and manufacturing processes. Manufacturing AI and physical AI can enhance production efficiency and quality while broadening new demand sources.
Choi Woo-hyuk, Director of the Advanced Industry Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, stated, "Displays are evolving beyond mere screens to become a core element driving changes in future industries. The government will actively promote the M.AX of the display industry, support the creation of regionally centered ecosystems, and help domestic companies' innovative new products enter the global market."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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