Hey dude,
I have used my LG fridge for the last 15 years before it start having problem with the cooler, with the bottom section of the fridge not working.
Check out with my fellow colleagues and friends, most of them advise me to get Japan brand as it has a better reputation then the Korea brands and usually last longer.
Just about a 1 week ago, I got recommendation from my property agents friend to get my fridge at Everjoint electrical. Chose Japan brand in the end, Mitsubishi MRV45 at the price of $785.
The shop owner also recommended Toshiba at a lower price, but my wife prefer Mitsubishi, saying that it is more well-known for it products.
So if you are going to choose btw Korea or Japan fridge, from what I heard from my fellow friends, I will also recommend ya to go for Japan brands.