Hankook Tire Mfg. Co., Ltd.

Hankook Tire is now the world's tenth largest tire maker and aims to be the world's fifth largest by 2007. We are focused mainly on making tires, and we continue to improve management systems and invest in R&D. As a result, our international competitiveness is excellent. At the same time, we continue to glocalize our production, R&D and marketing activities so that we can better satisfy our customer around the world and offer products that better accommodate their needs. To achieve our long-term vision of being the world's fifth largest tire maker, we have completed a state-of-the-art plant in Korea and are building an offshore production network. Our goal is to hold 6% of the world tire market, representing $1 billion in sales, by 2005. Our ambitious plans go far beyond simple external growth. We operate as a responsible enterprise that gives back to society and satisfies customers. On our way to becoming one of the Global Big Five, we stand at the forefront of our industry, providing drivers with enhanced safety and comfort.