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Kyungdo Co., Ltd. A Global Company Leaping Forward to Sustainable Growth

 

Thank you very much for visiting our company.

Since our founding in 1980, we have enhanced Korea’s defense capabilities by localizing core components for major systems such as tanks, armored vehicles, and self-propelled artillery. With our precision machining technology, we supply more than 3,000 high-quality components with reliability, always putting customer trust first.
Amid rapidly changing global security dynamics, we are committed to strengthening our competitiveness for future battlefields through ongoing technological innovation and quality improvement.
We will continue to be a reliable partner in the defense industry, fulfilling our responsibilities and mission with integrity.
We sincerely ask for your continued interest and support, and we will do our utmost to repay your trust through constant growth and progress.
Together with all our employees, we look forward to a brighter and stronger future.

CEO Yung Jo, Ph D

 

 

 

History

 

We open the future of the defense industry.

 

We set the standard in the defense
industry through technological innovation.

 

We are embarking on our journey to
become a global defense company.

 

We are embarking on a journey to
domestically produce defense products.

 

2020 ~

2022.09
Hanwha Aerospace receives “S” grade in regular partner evaluation for 4 consecutive years
2022.12
Defense Acquisition Program Administration Excellence Award
2024.12
Received a commendation from the Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do
2025.09
Hanwha Aerospace wins top award in regular partner evaluation

 

2010

2010.02
Awarded the Defense Acquisition Program Administration's Excellent Procurement Company Award
2010.12
K55 and K77 arm assembly maintenance project begins
2011.10
Cho Young takes office as CEO
2013.10
Samsung Techwin Selected as an Excellent Partner
2015.02
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)/Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) Certification
2016.02
Selected as Hanwha Techwin's Best Partner in 2015
2016.04
Selected as an excellent safety and health partner of Hanwha Techwin in 2015
2017.02
Selected as an excellent partner of Hanwha Techwin in 2016
2017.09
Awarded the Industrial Service Medal for contributions to vocational skills development by the Ministry of Employment and Labor(president)
2017.12
Awarded the Minister of National Defense Award for Outstanding Defense Industry Contributions
2019.06
Hanwha Defense's Joint Growth Council regular evaluation bronze medal winner (3rd place overall for Plants I and II)

2000

2000.02
ISO 9001 (2000) certification
2003.02
Awarded the Defense Acquisition Program Administration Director's Commendation
2007.02
Defense Quality Management System Certification
2007.11
Trade Day Million Dollar Export Tower Award
2008.01
Selected as an excellent partner for Singapore state-owned enterprise STK(now ST Engineering Land System)
2008.01
Technology Innovation Small and Medium Enterprise (INNO-BIZ) Certification
2008.04
K9 final reduction gear development completed
2008.09
Development of K55A1 arm assembly performance improvement completed Awarded a certificate of appreciation for faithful performance of contracts from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration
2009.10
Management Innovation Small and Medium Enterprise (MAIN-BIZ) Certification

1990

1992.08
Obtaining permission to use and sell radioactive isotopes
1992.10
Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Minister of National Defense
1993.08
Defense Acquisition Program Administration Supplier (ROK)
1997.04
Registered as a partner of Samsung Techwin (now Hanwha Aerospace III Plant)
Development of domestically produced K77 arm assembly
1998.08
Registered as a partner of Daewoo Heavy Industries(now Hanwha Aerospace II Plant)
Development of the K200 arm assembly
1998.10
Selection of designated emergency response mobilization companies

1980

1980.07
Established KyungDo Co.,Ltd.
1980.08
Registered as a supplier to the Army Logistics Command

 

 

 

 

Vision/Management Strategy
Valuable, Sustainable and Happy Company

 

Kyungdo Co., Ltd. has contributed to enhancing the military's combat capabilities through continuous development for technological innovation and company-wide quality management.
Kyungdo Co., Ltd. is a military supplies company specializing in the production of firepower and mobility equipment components, contributing to the enhancement of military combat power through continuous development for technological innovation and company-wide quality management.

 

 

 

 

Company Overview

 

 

Company Overview
Based on the know-how and technological prowess accumulated over 40 years, Kyungdo Co., Ltd. has been striving to enter larger markets.
Recognizing that enhancing a company's competitiveness depends on the capabilities of its employees, we have achieved significant results by operating various qualification acquisition programs since 2009.
Since 2010, the company has contributed to enhancing the military's combat capabilities by participating in the K77 armored vehicle maintenance project and the K55 self-propelled howitzer performance improvement and maintenance project.
It is also leading the way in developing overseas markets, beginning with the export of armored vehicle parts to Singapore's ST Engineering.
Kyungdo Co., Ltd. is putting greater emphasis on diversified investments and research and development to ensure sustainable growth.

 

Company Kyungdo Co., Ltd.
CEO Yung Jo
Address 42 Hongryong-ro, Sangbuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Industry Defense-Related Manufacturing
Established July 1, 1980
Area 9,058㎡ (Building: 3,300㎡)

 

Manufactured Products
K77, K55 (M109), K55A1, K56, K200(M113), 120mm, M48 arm assembly, firing device, general parts for self-propelled howitzer maintenance, display mirror, K9/K10 fan housing, K55A1/K77 maintenance project, BIONIX, BRONCO and ExtremV load arms, etc.