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Cylindrical Battery World Leader Kumyang 70 Year, Challenge and Innovation

Following K-semiconductors, which lead the world's cutting-edge industries, and K-POP, which is loved by people around the world, Kumyang, a company that is sincere about cylindrical batteries, is at the center of K-batteries that will surprise the world. Kumyang, as an innovative company built on faith and trust, realizes the common values and coexistence of mankind with the Earth's beautiful nature. Kumyang will grow into a representative Korean company that not only catches up but also leads in an era of surpassing competitors.

With a spirit of challenge,

Completion the dream of becoming the world's number one battery company.

跳躍

Jump Taking a leap forward, driving innovation and growth to become a global leader in the battery industry.

2025

The 70th anniversary of the foundation

The mass production of 21700 & 4695 Cylindrical Battery in Dream Factory 2 (Gijang)

Top 5 Batteries in 2030 World Battery Market

2024

Secondary battery R&D center completed

Success of 4695 Cylindrical Battery Development

Construction of Cylindrical Battery Gijang Plant

2023

Energy Technology Quantum Center completed (HQ)

Executed Agreement to invest a share with MONLAA LLC for mining exploration and development in Mongolia

Acquiring a share of SM LAB corporation that produces Battery Lithium cathode material in Korea

Groundbreaking ceremony for Cylindrical Battery Gijang Plant

Success of 21700 Cylindrical battery Development

2022

Acquisition of quality certificate (SGS) of Cylindrical Battery Cell (21700)

Executed Agreement to invest a share with CHARIZE RESSOURCES SAS for Lukoshi mining exploration and development in the DR Congo

2020

Establishment of Kumyang innovation (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Business)

KY ECO (Eco-friendly Product Sales) Established

Battery Material Processing Factory established

Promotion of 21700 Cylindrical Battery Development

革新

Innovation Realizing future value with eco-friendly cutting-edge materials

2019

Selection of a world-class product & a manufacturer

2016

Selection of World Class 300

Signing of a MoU with Qinghai Salt Lake Industry (China) Co., Ltd.

2015

The Winner of the Busan Export Awards

Iron Tower at the Order of Industrial Service Merit Awards( The Honest Taxpayer)

2014

The Winner of the Busan SME Entrepreneur

2003

48th anniversary of Company’s foundation & Dr.Ryu Kwang-Jy’s inauguration as chairman

Starting of the second foundation movement

成長

Growth Growing the strong-small enterprise of global cutting-edge materials

2002

The Winner of the 'Model Taxpayer'

1998

Building of global network through factories & branch in overseas

China(6)/Germany(1)/USA(1)/Parkistan(1)

1994

Built of Onsan new plant

1987

The Winner of the "$10 Billion Export Tower"

1985

Establishment of Kumyang R&D Center

創業

Foundation Pioneering new markets with with a spirit of challenge

1978

Changing of the company name of Kumyang Co., Ltd.

1976

The Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Listing on the Korea Stock Exchange

1974

Building of Sasang plant

1957

Relocation of the headquarter & building of Suan Plant

665, Suan-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

1971 Starting production of blowing agents.

1955

Foundation of Kumbook Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

406,Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea