Kumho Tire , headquartered in Seoul, was founded in 1960 and is now one of the world's leading tire manufacturers.
It is part of the Kumho Asiana Group, one of the most renowned and largest conglomerates in South Korea, which also owns brands such as Asiana Airlines and the Star Alliance.
With approximately 9,400 employees worldwide, Kumho designs, manufactures and sells primarily passenger car tires as well as light and heavy commercial vehicle tires. The company has production facilities in South Korea, China and Vietnam, and research and development centers in Korea, China, Europe and North America. Kumho Tire Europe GmbH, based in Offenbach am Main, is responsible for marketing and distribution activities in Germany and the rest of Europe.