The LS company of S Korea is also a Doosan infraco company. Not too much left in S Korea that Doosan don't have there hands in.
I spent a lot of time trying to decide between LS and Kioti. I liked both equally and it was a hard/agonizing decision as each brand had design points I favored the other did not have. I decided on Kioti due to the 3PH manual lift control lever at the rear for easier attachment hookup and the operator's station fit my style better. But it was a difficult decision compounded by the LS dealer's location being only 45 minutes away vs. the Kioti's dealer being closer to three hours away.
Either way, good manufacturers with good products for very reasonable prices.