Official SME certification by Seoul Business Agency (SBA); evaluated on management stability, growth potential, global reach, and expertise
Joins 1,161 active Hi-Seoul Companies generating KRW 17.1 trillion in annual revenue and exporting to 119 countries
Adds to growing list of credentials: Series B-2, Presidential Award, G-PASS, Scale-up TIPS, and Hi-Seoul Company
Willog (Co-CEOs Bae Seonghun and Yoon Jihyun), an AIoT-based supply chain intelligence company, announced that it has been named a 'Hi-Seoul Company' in 2026 by the Seoul Business Agency (SBA), the official SME certification program operated under the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Candidates are assessed through quantitative screening, document review, and a final presentation covering management stability, growth potential, global competitiveness, and domain expertise.
■ About Hi-Seoul Company: Seoul's Flagship SME Certification
Launched in 2004 with just 11 companies, the Hi-Seoul Company program has grown into one of Seoul's most recognized SME certification programs, with 1,161 active certified companies today. Collectively, these companies generate KRW 17.1 trillion in annual revenue, average KRW 14.7 billion per company, and employ approximately 61,000 people. 602 companies have expanded internationally, reaching 119 countries and generating KRW 3.6 trillion in annual exports. Certified companies receive an official designation letter and plaque signed by the Mayor of Seoul, the right to use the Hi-Seoul Company mark, access to B2B programs, global expansion support, and preferential scoring in SBA-administered grant and support programs.
■ Vertically Integrated AIoT Supply Chain Solution Earns Recognition for Growth and Global Reach
Willog develops its own hardware, software, and AI to deliver a fully vertically integrated supply chain intelligence platform. Through its flagship product Willog Vision, the company monitors cargo conditions in real time from warehouse to final destination, reducing loss rates and covering residual damage through its integrated insurance module. The company's technology addresses the specific challenges of cold chain, biopharmaceutical, semiconductor, and defense logistics.
Technology: Proprietary AIoT device, SaaS control tower, AI intelligence engine, and logistics insurance, all developed in-house; FCC and CE certified
Growth: 7x year-over-year growth in new customers; Series B-2 funding secured within five years of founding
Global Reach: Offices in the US, Singapore, and Japan; expanding into Mission-critical sectors including defense logistics
Track Record: Presidential Award (Republic of Korea), DAPA G-PASS, Scale-up TIPS, Lloyd's Lab Cohort 17 (first Korean company selected)
The Hi-Seoul Company certification follows a series of external validations of Willog's technology and business model, further strengthening its credibility with enterprise and government customers in Korea and abroad.
■ Leveraging Hi-Seoul Network to Accelerate Global Supply Chain Intelligence Business
Willog plans to tap into the Hi-Seoul Company ecosystem, including its B2B matching programs and global market entry support, to deepen domestic partnerships and accelerate overseas growth. With offices already established in the US, Singapore, and Japan, Willog sees the Hi-Seoul network as a practical platform to scale its supply chain intelligence business across key international markets.
Bae Seonghun, Co-CEO of Willog, said: "Being named a Hi-Seoul Company is a recognition of the technology and growth trajectory our team has built over the past five years. We will use this as a foundation to deepen partnerships across Korea and accelerate Willog's position as a leading global supply chain intelligence platform."