Kumho Tyre is a renowned international company in the tyre industry. With product exports exceeding USD 1.8 billion to around 180 countries, it positions itself as a major player in the global market. This international reach is supported by a network of research and development (R&D) centres located in China, America, Germany, and South Korea, at the Gwangju R&D centre.
The Kumho brand is guided by two core values: “perseverance” and “passion.” These two principles lie at the heart of the company and its employees, who constantly strive to improve themselves and find the best solutions to achieve their goals, despite the challenges they face.
In addition to these values, Kumho Tyre is committed to an eco-friendly approach. The company aims to respect the environment through ecological corporate management, the production of green products, the adoption of eco-friendly marketing, process improvement, and social contribution. Kumho Tyre aspires to be a model 21st-century company in terms of environmental protection and support.
Kumho Tyre’s strategic directions are clear:
- Maintain product innovation to increase customer satisfaction
- Strengthen and safeguard competitiveness at an international level
- Stabilise development potential through a well-established international management system
Thanks to continuous technological developments and extensive research, Kumho Tyre has succeeded in manufacturing world-class tyres. Kumho Tyre’s research institute has developed outstanding racing tyres and the only aeroplane tyres in South Korea. These achievements are the result of intensive research, the researchers’ passion, and their perseverance.
Finally, Kumho Tyre has implemented unique technologies in new materials, lightweight parts, and an optimised design to develop eco-friendly, world-class tyres.
