Kumho Tire Holds Hampyeong New Plant Resident Briefing: "Safety and Environment Are Top Priorities"

About 100 Residents from the Worya Area Attend
Construction Schedule and Safety Management Plans Shared
100% LNG, Bag Filter Dust Collectors, and Odor Combustion Facilities Introduced

Kumho Tire has initiated communication with local residents near the site of its new Hampyeong plant, explaining safety management measures during construction and environmental measures for the future operation of the facility.

According to Kumho Tire on the 24th, a resident briefing session was held that afternoon at the Dalmaji Culture Center in Worya-myeon, Hampyeong County, for residents of Worya 2-ri and Yeongwol 1-ri and 2-ri regarding the construction of the new Hampyeong plant.

Jung Youngmo, Head of Construction at Kumho Tire Hampyeong Plant, is conducting a briefing session for residents at the Dalmaji Cultural Center in Hampyeong on the 21st. Provided by Kumho Tire Gwangju Plant.

This briefing session was the third of its kind, following those held in Baekya and Oechi villages in June. The meeting was attended by around 100 participants, including Kim Sunghyun, Director of Hampyeong Plant Construction Team; Yoon Hyunseok, Head of Administration; other Kumho Tire officials; Hampyeong County officials; and village residents.

During the session, Kumho Tire emphasized 'safety' and 'resident convenience' as core principles. The company shared the plant's layout and the planned construction schedule with the residents, and explained the safety management measures currently implemented during the building process.

From the beginning of construction, the company has fully restricted access to the road in front of the village behind the plant and has installed covers on construction vehicles to prevent soil spillage. Additionally, measures to prevent speeding and overloading have been implemented, and traffic controllers are stationed at the site’s access roads at all times to guide safe passage and parking for surrounding vehicles.

Kumho Tire also presented measures to reduce dust and noise that may arise during construction.

The company stated it has completed the installation of temporary soundproof walls and vehicle wheel washing facilities, and is managing dust and noise through regular noise monitoring, operation of sprinkling facilities and water trucks, and cleaning the area surrounding the site.

Kumho Tire also addressed environmental measures for issues that are of particular concern to residents, such as those that may arise after the plant enters operation.

Logistics vehicles transporting raw materials and goods will only use the main road in front of the plant, minimizing inconvenience for local residents. In particular, the plant will use 100% environmentally-friendly LNG fuel to reduce air pollutants, and will operate state-of-the-art bag filter dust collectors as well as Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) for high-concentration odor control to manage air pollution and odors. The company also explained that wastewater and sewage will be strictly managed in accordance with relevant standards.

Following the briefing, Kumho Tire continued communication with the residents through a Q&A session, gathering opinions on changes in living conditions that may result from construction and future plant operations.

The new Hampyeong plant is envisioned to become a future production hub for Kumho Tire, manufacturing high-performance tires, including those for electric and autonomous vehicles.

Since its founding in 1960, Kumho Tire has expanded to over 180 countries worldwide and recorded sales of 4.7 trillion won as of 2025. The company plans to develop the new Hampyeong plant into a core base for advanced tire production while maintaining continuous engagement with the local community.

A Kumho Tire official stated, "We will do our best to ensure that the new Hampyeong plant becomes a source of pride not only for local residents but also for the Jeonnam-Gwangju United Special City." He added, "We are committed to the principle of 'safety first, safety foremost'—not only during construction but also after the plant becomes fully operational—and will maintain ongoing communication with residents."

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