Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd.

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. is a South Korean tire manufacturing company headquartered in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Established in 1941, the company's core business revolves around the production and sale of automotive tires. Hankook Tire & Technology aims to be a global leader in the tire industry through premium brands, high-tech leadership, and a commitment to ESG management, aspiring to be "The Future Driving Innovator."

The company offers a comprehensive range of tires for various vehicle types, including passenger cars, light trucks, buses, high-performance vehicles, and motorsport applications. Its product portfolio is marketed under several brands such as Hankook, Laufenn, Optimo, Kingstar, Ventus, Dynapro, Kinergy, Vantra, Winter i*cept, and Smart, with specialized lines like iON for electric vehicles. Beyond tires, Hankook also engages in the sale of batteries, alloy wheels, and brake pads, and provides services like tire installation and wheel alignment. The company supplies its products to over 160 countries globally and serves as an original equipment manufacturer for major automakers including BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz.

Hankook Tire & Technology is recognized as the seventh-largest tire company worldwide and holds a significant market share in its home country, being Korea's number one tire manufacturer. Recent notable achievements include receiving three "Winner" awards in the Product Design category at the 'Red Dot Design Award 2026' for its Ventus evo, iON AT, and Laufenn S FIT2 tires. The company has also been the exclusive tire supplier for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) since the 2025 season and for Formula E's third-generation car from the 2022–23 season through 2025–26. In June 2026, Hankook initiated a national R&D project focused on sustainable tire manufacturing and the circular economy, and in May 2026, it received Honda's '2025 Supplier Excellence Award.' The company is led by CEO Cho Hyun-bum.