South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Integrated Kids’ Smartwatch and Standalone Kids’ Smartwatch), By Application (Individual Use, School, and Kids Training Organization), and South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market Size was estimated at USD 75.8 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 15.73% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 378 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market is anticipated to reach USD 378 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 15.73% from 2025 to 2035. Increasing quickly as a result of growing parental concerns about their children's safety, which is driving the market for wearables with GPS capabilities. Tech-savvy families are also becoming more interested in smartwatches due to their robust digital infrastructure and growing use of health-monitoring and educational features.

Market Overview

The South Korea kids smartwatch market refers to the industry focused on creating and distributing wearable smart devices made especially for kids, usually those between the ages of 4 and 12, is known as the South Korean kids smartwatch market. Additionally, including more sophisticated features like interactive learning apps and games that enhance learning in smartwatches is one way to capitalize on this specific market. As the use of technology in the South Korean educational system continues to grow, smart devices can significantly enhance a child's academic growth while maintaining their safety. Working together with regional content creators could also improve the smartwatch apps, giving them a competitive edge based on regional education and culture. In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in the popularity of kid-friendly, customizable designs.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea kids smartwatch market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea kids smartwatch market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea kids smartwatch market.

Driving Factors

Rapid technological advancements are driving growth in the South Korean kids smartwatch market. Research and development (R) spending in South Korea's technology sector has increased by 15% annually, according to recent reports. This has resulted in more inventive features in children's smartwatches, like fitness tracking, educational apps, and improved connectivity options. Large tech companies like LG and Samsung have been the driving force behind this, consistently releasing new products geared toward the younger market and encouraging a rise in market adoption.

Restraining Factors

The main barriers to the South Korean children's smartwatch market are worries about excessive screen time, privacy issues, and high device costs. Despite growing interest in child safety technology, adoption is limited by parents' concerns about data security and long-term health effects.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea kids smartwatch market share is classified into type and application.

• The integrated kids’ smartwatch segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea kids smartwatch market is segmented by type into integrated kids’ smartwatch, and standalone kids’ smartwatch. Among these, the integrated kids’ smartwatch segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. South Korea's technologically advanced culture has caused younger generations to adopt smart technology quickly, which makes integrated smartwatches especially alluring in cities where security and health monitoring are crucial.

• The individual use segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea kids smartwatch market is segmented by application into individual use, school, and kids training organization. Among these, the individual use segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Individual use is still very important because these devices help kids stay independent and learn responsibility by letting them track their activities, talk to family members, and access educational materials.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea kids smartwatch market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Samsung Electronics
• LG Electronics
• SK Telecom
• KT Corporation
• Imoo Korea
• Readboy Korea
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market, By Type

• integrated kids’ smartwatch
• standalone kids’ smartwatch

South Korea Kids Smartwatch Market, By Application

• individual use school
• kids training organization