Designing the Future of Distribution— GIGAKOREA Opens a New Horizon of Smart Distribution with AI

2025-11-21     Reporter Lee Soohyeon
Chairman Kwon Oh-seok delivering his remarks

Founded in 2012, GIGAKOREA Co., Ltd. is a leading Korean digital innovation company pioneering the fields of smart distribution, logistics automation, and ICT. With its vision of “Driving innovation in distribution through digital technology,” the company is transforming the paradigm of Korea’s distribution industry through the development of AI based logistics systems, smart agriculture platforms, and O2O (Online to Offline) distribution solutions that seamlessly integrate online and offline channels.

 

Smart Logistics Ecosystem Powered by AI and Automation

GIGAKOREA’s core business centers on AI and IoT-based logistics automation systems. Through cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), automated sorting systems, and IoT inventory management solutions, the company maximizes distribution efficiency.It has also applied AI vision-based quality control systems to the distribution of agricultural and marine products, automatically determining freshness and optimizing delivery routes using data.

Chairman Oh-Seok Kwon stated,

“Logistics is no longer just about physical movement— it’s a strategic industry where data and AI converge. Our goal is to create a sustainable system that minimizes energy use through AI-based route optimization and logistics simulations."

Chairman Kwon Oh-seok encouraging construction officials during an on-site inspection

O2O Integrated Platform Connecting Online and Offline

GIGAKOREA has developed  an O2O (Online to Offline) integrated solution that links online shopping malls, offline stores, and logistics centers into one unified platform.This customizable service caters to small merchants as well as large retailers, enabling order management, delivery, payment, and inventory control in real time within a cloud environment. Chairman Kwon explained, “The center of distribution is no longer the store—it’s data. We are focusing on eliminating the boundaries between online and offline so that consumers and producers can meet at the closest possible distance.”

 

Global Partnership with China’s Zhongjing Agriculture

Beginning in 2025, GIGAKOREA will launch the Smart Agriculture Distribution Cooperation Project in partnership with Zhongjing Agriculture (中京农业) of Guangdong, China.This initiative aims to build an integrated distribution platform that connects production, processing, logistics, and consumption by introducing AI-based logistics management and cold-chain automation technologies into Chinese industrial zones. Chairman Kwon emphasized, “Smart agriculture is not just about improving production efficiency—it’s about building trust in cross-border food distribution. By combining Korea’s ICT technology with China’s large-scale agricultural infrastructure, we can establish a new standard for Asia’s agri food market.”

Chairman Kwon Oh-seok with employees during an on-site inspection

ESG Management Rooted in Technology and Trust

Beyond technological innovation, GIGAKOREA places ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management at the heart of its corporate philosophy. The company promotes eco friendly logistics systems, data driven energy efficiency, and collaboration with SMEs— embodying the philosophy of “Human-centered technology and distribution that grows in harmony with the environment.” Chairman Kwon stated, “Every technology we develop must ultimately serve people. The true future of smart distribution lies in systems where machines work, people manage, and data ensures trust."

Chairman Kwon Oh-seok inspecting the interior facilities

‘GIGA Smart Trade’: Pioneering the Future of Asian Distribution

Over the next five years, GIGAKOREA aims to establish a smart distribution network   across Asia. The company is pursuing joint ventures and technology partnerships in China, Vietnam, and Malaysia, while preparing to launch its agricultural and food distribution data platform, “GIGA Smart Trade.” Chairman Kwon shared his vision, “We are not merely a company that moves products. We are a global bridge that connects distribution with technology and links economic ecosystems across nations.” Leading the new wave of smart distribution, GIGAKOREA-armed with AI, advanced technology, and a people-centered philosophy is drawing the blueprint for the future of digital distribution today.

Chairman Kwon Oh-seok in a meeting with employees