Especially in the energy crisis in Japan , the amazing growth happened in the LED industry . As early as 1998, Japan started the industrialization project "21st Century Light Plan " has become one of the world's first release to support LED development policy. In addition , Japan is also the world's first country to ban incandescent light .
Massive support from the Government of Japan , LED industry has been developing rapidly , LED lighting products penetration to grow exponentially . Especially after 2011 's "311 earthquake" , with the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident caused by measures to promote saving energy , LED lighting penetration rate in Japan increased dramatically . According to statistics, LED bulbs in Japan penetration rate of 60-70 % , the highest in the world .
Japan's most iconic LED lighting manufacturer comes Nichia (Nichia). The company was founded in 1956 , developed the world 's first blue LED in 1993 , was subsequently realized the UV - yellow nitride LED and white LED commercialization , greatly expanding LED applications.
Also heavily dependent on energy imports, South Korea will also saving as an important development strategy, therefore pay extra attention to the LED industry . Especially as one of the world 's largest mobile phone producer, Korea domestic demand for mobile phone backlight LED the development of national industry.
