Over 150 Partner Companies Attend

Outstanding Partners Recognized, Concerns Heard

Supporting Capability Enhancement Through ESG and Carbon Management Training

Kumho Tire has taken steps to strengthen communication with its partner companies and is pursuing win-win management aimed at building a sustainable supply chain.


The company announced that on the 27th, it held the "2026 G. Facility Purchase Partner Meeting" at the main building of the Kumho Tire Gwangju plant in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju.


Approximately 150 people attended the meeting, including Euntae Park, Executive Director of the Purchasing Division at Kumho Tire, as well as representatives and executives from key facility purchasing partner companies.


During the event, Kumho Tire shared updates on key purchasing policies and the status of its new plant, and explained its supply chain ESG policy, carbon management policy, and corporate response strategies to global carbon regulations.

On the 27th, the '2026 Kumho Tire G. Equipment Purchasing Partners Meeting' was held at the main building of Kumho Tire Gwangju Plant located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. A total of 100 major equipment purchasing partner companies attended, including Euntae Park, Executive Director of Purchasing at Kumho Tire. <br>Photo by Kumho Tire

On the 27th, the '2026 Kumho Tire G. Equipment Purchasing Partners Meeting' was held at the main building of Kumho Tire Gwangju Plant located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. A total of 100 major equipment purchasing partner companies attended, including Euntae Park, Executive Director of Purchasing at Kumho Tire.
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This was the third such meeting held this year, designed to expand communication with partner companies, establish a transparent purchasing culture, and strengthen both the efficiency of purchasing work and the cooperative framework.


In particular, an ESG program focused on strengthening supply chain sustainability was also operated. Kumho Tire shared its supply chain ESG management policy with its partners and provided training to enhance ESG management and carbon management capabilities.


At the event, four companies, including Hwashin Special Fiber Filter Co., Ltd., were recognized as outstanding partners in the purchasing division for 2025, and Dynamic Design Co., Ltd. was selected as an excellent partner in ESG evaluation, with a total of five companies receiving awards.



Euntae Park stated, "Kumho Tire holds an important position in responsible supply chain management within the value chain of the automotive industry," adding, "Based on our supply chain sustainability policy, we will manage ESG risks and promote the enhancement of our partners' capabilities and the spread of voluntary ESG management through education and support programs."


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