South Korea Disabled & Elderly Assistive Device Market by Type (Mobility Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Visual Impairments, Cognitive Impairments, and Self-Care), and by End User (Hospitals, Elderly Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Other End Users) – Oppo

South Korea Disabled & Elderly Assistive Device Market Analysis

Meta Des: South Korea Disabled & Elderly Assistive Device Market valued USD 537.0 million in 2023, and projected to reach USD 1365.7 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.2%

South Korea Disabled & Elderly Assistive Device Market

Domain – Life Sciences & Healthcare

Sub Domain – Medical Devices

The South Korea Disabled & Elderly Assistive Device Market size was valued at USD 537.0 million in 2023, and is predicted to reach USD 1365.7 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2024 to 2030.

The introduction of innovative products by major companies is a significant catalyst for the assistive device market in South Korea. Leading device firms and medical device manufacturers, such as Permobil, are launching assistive devices customized to meet the specific needs of elderly and disabled populations.

For instance, in October 2022, Permobil launched the F5 Corpus VS power wheelchair designed with advanced standing functionality. It features customizable seating functions and a high maximum speed of 12.5 mph. This continuous introduction of new products supports greater accessibility and adoption that significantly helps the expansion of assistive device market in South Korea.

However, the market for assistive devices for the disabled and elderly faces significant regulatory challenges that restrain growth and innovation. Regulatory bodies such as the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), and other national agencies impose stringent approval processes, requiring assistive products, especially medical devices, to undergo extensive testing and certification before entering the market.

On the contrary, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into disabled & elderly assistive device represents a transformative leap towards a future where these devices are not only more advanced but also more personalized and accessible than ever before. AI enables assistive devices to evolve beyond static solutions, becoming dynamic and adaptable to the specific needs of each user. Through machine learning algorithms, these devices learn from user interactions, continuously improving their functionality and responsiveness.

Segment Overview

South Korea disabled & elderly assistive device industry is segmented based on type and end user.
• Based on type, the market is segmented mobility impairments, hearing impairments, visual impairments, cognitive impairments, and self-care.
• Based on end user, the market is classified into hospitals, elderly nursing homes, home care, and other end user.

Key Market Players

Leading players operating in South Korea disabled & elderly assistive device industry include:
• Stryker Corporation
• Starkey Hearing Technologies
• Baxter
• Sonova
• Dragon Medical Co., Ltd
• Curaco, Inc.
• Genewel Co., Ltd.
• L&K Biomed
• MEDICORE Co., Ltd.
• Prime Medical Inc.

Key Benefits
• South Korea disabled & elderly assistive device market report provides a quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2024-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.
• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the market trend including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.
• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the market is provided in the report.
• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in South Korea disabled & elderly assistive device market.
• The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.
• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.


1 Introduction
1.1 Report Description
1.2 Research Methodology
1.2.1 Secondary Research
1.2.2 Data Analysis Framework
1.2.3 Market Size Estimation
1.2.4 Forecasting
1.2.5 Primary Research And Data Validation
2 South Korea Disabled And Elderly Assistive Device Market By Type
2.1 Overview
2.2 Mobility Impairments Market
2.2.1 Wheelchairs
2.2.2 Walkers And Rollators
2.2.3 Canes And Walking Sticks
2.2.4 Crutches
2.2.5 Portable Ramps
2.2.6 Others
2.3 Hearing Impairments Market
2.3.1 Hearing Aids
2.3.2 Fm System
2.3.3 Deafblind Communicators For Hearing
2.4 Visual Impairments Market
2.4.1 Screen Readers
2.4.2 Optical Magnifiers
2.4.3 Smart Phones For Vision
2.4.4 Braille Writing Equipment
2.4.5 Talking Devices
2.5 Cognitive Impairments Market
2.6 Self-care Market
2.6.1 Shower Chairs
2.6.2 Grab-bars/Handrails
3 South Korea Disabled And Elderly Assistive Device Market By End User
3.1 Overview
3.2 Hospitals Market
3.3 Elderly Nursing Homes Market
3.4 Home Care Market
3.5 Other End Users Market
4 Company Profiles
4.1 Stryker Corporation
4.1.1 Company Overview
4.1.2 Company Snapshot
4.1.3 Operating Business Segments
4.1.4 Product Portfolio
4.1.5 Business Performance
4.1.6 Business Segments
4.1.7 Geographic Segments
4.1.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.1.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.2 Starkey Hearing Technologies
4.2.1 Company Overview
4.2.2 Company Snapshot
4.2.3 Operating Business Segments
4.2.4 Product Portfolio
4.2.5 Business Performance
4.2.6 Business Segments
4.2.7 Geographic Segments
4.2.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.2.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.3 Baxter
4.3.1 Company Overview
4.3.2 Company Snapshot
4.3.3 Operating Business Segments
4.3.4 Product Portfolio
4.3.5 Business Performance
4.3.6 Business Segments
4.3.7 Geographic Segments
4.3.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.3.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.4 Sonova
4.4.1 Company Overview
4.4.2 Company Snapshot
4.4.3 Operating Business Segments
4.4.4 Product Portfolio
4.4.5 Business Performance
4.4.6 Business Segments
4.4.7 Geographic Segments
4.4.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.4.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.5 Dragon Medical Co., Ltd
4.5.1 Company Overview
4.5.2 Company Snapshot
4.5.3 Operating Business Segments
4.5.4 Product Portfolio
4.5.5 Business Performance
4.5.6 Business Segments
4.5.7 Geographic Segments
4.5.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.5.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.6 Curaco, Inc.
4.6.1 Company Overview
4.6.2 Company Snapshot
4.6.3 Operating Business Segments
4.6.4 Product Portfolio
4.6.5 Business Performance
4.6.6 Business Segments
4.6.7 Geographic Segments
4.6.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.6.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.7 Genewel Co., Ltd.
4.7.1 Company Overview
4.7.2 Company Snapshot
4.7.3 Operating Business Segments
4.7.4 Product Portfolio
4.7.5 Business Performance
4.7.6 Business Segments
4.7.7 Geographic Segments
4.7.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.7.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.8 L And K Biomed
4.8.1 Company Overview
4.8.2 Company Snapshot
4.8.3 Operating Business Segments
4.8.4 Product Portfolio
4.8.5 Business Performance
4.8.6 Business Segments
4.8.7 Geographic Segments
4.8.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.8.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.9 Medicore Co., Ltd.
4.9.1 Company Overview
4.9.2 Company Snapshot
4.9.3 Operating Business Segments
4.9.4 Product Portfolio
4.9.5 Business Performance
4.9.6 Business Segments
4.9.7 Geographic Segments
4.9.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.9.9 Primary Market Competitors
4.10 Prime Medical Inc.
4.10.1 Company Overview
4.10.2 Company Snapshot
4.10.3 Operating Business Segments
4.10.4 Product Portfolio
4.10.5 Business Performance
4.10.6 Business Segments
4.10.7 Geographic Segments
4.10.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
4.10.9 Primary Market Competitors

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