The days of believing that paper-based procedures will suffice for warehouses are long gone. Over the course of a few decades, warehouse automation has progressed, starting with the installation of sortation systems, automatic conveyors, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), RFID systems, and sophisticated warehouse management systems (WMS). Automation plays a major role in streamlining existing processes in the warehouse by increasing productivity, accuracy, consistency, speed, and eventually cost savings. Businesses are now heavily investing in robots and automation for their warehouses.

Increasing demands for same-day delivery and an increase in online sales are driving the urgent need for automated warehouses to efficiently handle expanding logistical needs. Due to an aging population and a manpower shortage, South Korea looks to automation solutions to overcome labour constraints and expand operations. South Korea expedites stock management and provides accurate tracking and forecasting by utilizing two state-of-the-art warehouse techniques: digitalization and ASRS. While established companies are expanding their current scope of activities, an increasing number of new firms are joining the South Korean logistics sector. Collaborative mobile robots are revolutionizing the warehousing industry by improving picking accuracy and efficiency. Combining automation and mobile robots technologies can speed up and improve order fulfilment.

For small and medium-sized businesses, the high investment costs of warehouse automation systems may be a barrier to entry. Skilled labour, which might be hard to come by in South Korea, is needed to apply warehouse automation technologies.  Warehouse automation system integration can be difficult, particularly for businesses with legacy systems in place. Companies may incur large expenses for the upkeep and repair of warehouse automation systems due to their high cost. The quick speed at which technology is developing can raise questions regarding the automation technologies' obsolescence. Large volumes of data are produced and used by automation systems. It is crucial to protect the privacy and security of this data. To safeguard sensitive data, businesses must put strong cyber-security protections in place.

The Covid-19 had both beneficial and detrimental effects. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, automation is being implemented more swiftly in a number of sectors, including logistics and storage. As social distancing and less in-person interaction become necessary, many businesses are investing in automation technologies to increase productivity and guarantee business continuity. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, impeding the flow of goods. Demand pressure on warehouses and distribution centers led to some businesses looking at automation as a means of enhancing the responsiveness and resilience of supply chains. The use of social distancing tactics like lockdowns has led to a noticeable rise in e-commerce. Order volume at warehouses and fulfillment facilities has grown as a result.

The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as major key players are Ardent Robot, Autonics, Doosan Group, ETRI, GridOne, Hankook, ITS, KORNIC Automation, SeAH Besteel, XAVIS, H.I.T Automative aand various others.

By Robot Type: Based on the Robot Type, South Korea Warehouse Automation Market is segmented as; Articulated Robots, Cartesian Robots, Cylindrical Robots, Mobile Robots, SCARA Robots.

By System: Based on the System, South Korea Warehouse Automation Market is segmented as; Packaging, Palletizing & De-palletizing, Pick & Place, Transportation.

By Payload Capacity: Based on the Payload Capacity, South Korea Warehouse Automation Market is segmented as; 0.5 Kg - 10 Kg, 11 Kg - 80 Kg, 81 Kg - 180 Kg, 181 - 300 Kg, 301 - 900 Kg, More Than 900 Kg.

By Region: This research also includes data for Seoul metropolitan area, Chungcheong, Jeolla, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam.

This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.