Kumho Tire Focuses on Community Engagement Ahead of New Hampyeong Factory Construction

Resident Briefings Held in Baekya and Oechi Villages

Environmental and Safety Measures for Construction and Operation Fully Disclosed

Introduction of Eco-Friendly LNG and State-of-the-Art Dust Collection Facilities

Kumho Tire is taking steps to strengthen communication with the local community by directly visiting nearby villages ahead of the construction of its new factory in Hampyeong, explaining safety measures and construction plans to residents.

According to Kumho Tire on the 17th, the company held a resident briefing session in Baekya Village, Wolya-myeon on this day, and plans to hold an additional briefing for residents of Oechi Village on the 19th.

The purpose of these briefing sessions is to address potential concerns that may arise during the construction process and to build trust with the local community. The session at the Baekya Village Senior Citizens' Center was attended by Kim Seonghyeon, Head of the Hampyeong Factory Construction Team at Kumho Tire, Yoon Hyeonseok, Head of the Administration Team, and approximately 30 local residents.

Kumho Tire's Kim Seonghyun, Head of Construction Team at Hampyeong Plant, is holding an explanatory meeting for residents at Baekya Senior Citizens Center in Wolya-myeon, Hampyeong-gun on the 17th.
Photo by Kumho Tire

During the session, Kumho Tire presented a bird's-eye view of the factory, the construction schedule, and the safety management plan, emphasizing that resident safety is their top priority. The company explained that from the initial stages of construction, it has fully restricted access to the village road behind the factory, installed covers on construction vehicles, and implemented measures to prevent speeding and overloading.

Additionally, traffic controllers are stationed at all times at the site entrances and exits to manage vehicle traffic. Temporary soundproof walls and wheel washing facilities have been installed to minimize noise and the spread of dust. Sprinkler facilities are operated and the area around the site is cleaned regularly.

Environmental management measures after the factory begins operations were also presented. All logistics vehicles will use only the main road in front of the factory to reduce inconvenience to the village, and 100% eco-friendly LNG fuel will be used in production processes. In addition, state-of-the-art bag filter dust collectors and high-concentration odor incinerators (RTO) will be introduced to minimize air pollutants and odors. Wastewater and sewage treatment will also be managed according to strict standards.

After the briefing session, the company continued more intimate communication by sharing a meal with residents and holding a Q&A and feedback session.

The new Hampyeong factory is planned as an advanced production base for high-performance vehicle tires, electric vehicle tires, and autonomous vehicle tires. The local community has high expectations for job creation and revitalization of the regional economy due to the large-scale investment.

A Kumho Tire representative stated, "We will strive to make the new Hampyeong factory a company that grows together with local residents and becomes an industrial hub representing Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City. We will prioritize safety and environmental management from the construction stage through to operations."

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