South Korea is one of the highly developed economies in Asia-Pacific. Major industries that contributes as the backbone of the economy include automotive, electronics and electrical, chemical, travel and tourism, and others. South Korea is also one of the leading producers of steel, cadmium, and zinc across the globe. Moreover, the country homes several automobile giants that have marked their brands across the globe. Some of the well-known South Korea-based brands of the automobile industry include Kia Motors, Hyundai Motors, and others. Additionally, the country is one of the leading countries in shipbuilding. Five out of the top ten enterprises (including the top four) are South Korean companies, with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. owning the largest shipyard globally.