Hankook Tire Company Limited

SEO:000240 ISIN:KR7000240002

May 26, 2012

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Hankook Tire Company Limited Company Summary

Hankook Tire Co., Ltd. (SEO:000240) is a Korean manufacturer of tires. The Company produces and distributes tire products such as passenger car radial (PCR) tires, light- and heavy-duty truck radial tires, bus radial tires and racing car tires under the brand names of HANKOOK, VENTUS, XQ OPTIMO and BLACK BIRD. In addition, the Company provides tire tubes, batteries and other products used for passenger cars, trucks and buses under the brand names of HANKOOK and KINGSTAR. It also provides original equipment manufacturing (OEM) services to international clients.

COMPANY DATA

	Principal Sector	Industrial

	Principal Industry	Industrial & Manufacturing

	Homepage	www.hankooktire-eu.com

Key Developments: Hankook Tire Company Limited

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