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717 Yonga-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Kwangju, South Korea
+82 62-958-2710
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Overview
- Summary
- Kumho HT, established in 1988, is a specialized manufacturer of automotive lighting, operating LED module and incandescent bulb businesses. The company possesses capabilities to produce lighting for all automotive sectors, including front/rear lighting, instrument panels, and interior lights. Recently, it has been expanding its business into Battery Management System (BMS)-related products and the development of micro LED headlamps optimized for autonomous driving. Kumho HT is also securing new growth engines through research and development of antibody-based therapeutics in its bio-pharmaceutical business.Kumho HT, established in 1988, is a specialized manufacturer of automotive lighting, operating LED module and incandescent bulb businesses. The company possesses capabilities to produce lighting for all automotive sectors, including front/rear lighting, instrument panels, and interior lights. Recently, it has been expanding its business into Battery Management System (BMS)-related products and the development of micro LED headlamps optimized for autonomous driving. Kumho HT is also securing new growth engines through research and development of antibody-based therapeutics in its bio-pharmaceutical business.
- Key Products/Technologies
- LED Modules: A diverse range of automotive LED lighting modules including headlamp LED modules, Rear Combination Lamp (RCL) LED modules, Interior Over Head Console Lamp & Room Lamp (OHCL & ROOM) LED modules, Outside Mirror Side Repeater (OS MRR SR) LED modules, Positioning Lamp (PSTN) LED modules, Fog Lamp (FOG) LED modules, and Daytime Running Light (DRL) LED modules. Capabilities in LED package and circuit design, mechanical design, PCB artwork, and thermal management design for module production.LED Modules: A diverse range of automotive LED lighting modules including headlamp LED modules, Rear Combination Lamp (RCL) LED modules, Interior Over Head Console Lamp & Room Lamp (OHCL & ROOM) LED modules, Outside Mirror Side Repeater (OS MRR SR) LED modules, Positioning Lamp (PSTN) LED modules, Fog Lamp (FOG) LED modules, and Daytime Running Light (DRL) LED modules. Capabilities in LED package and circuit design, mechanical design, PCB artwork, and thermal management design for module production.
- Incandescent Bulbs: Automotive incandescent bulb product lines such as S25 Bulbs (turn signal/rear combination lamp), Wedge Bulbs (dashboard indicator/exterior lamp), Festoon Bulbs (other interior lamps), and Halogen Bulbs (headlight/fog lamp). Over 30 years of experience securing a high market share in the domestic automotive incandescent bulb market.Incandescent Bulbs: Automotive incandescent bulb product lines such as S25 Bulbs (turn signal/rear combination lamp), Wedge Bulbs (dashboard indicator/exterior lamp), Festoon Bulbs (other interior lamps), and Halogen Bulbs (headlight/fog lamp). Over 30 years of experience securing a high market share in the domestic automotive incandescent bulb market.
- Battery Management System (BMS) Related Products: Production and supply of Battery Module Assembly (BMA) components for electric vehicle electrification. Initial supply of automotive BMA products commenced in June 2024.Battery Management System (BMS) Related Products: Production and supply of Battery Module Assembly (BMA) components for electric vehicle electrification. Initial supply of automotive BMA products commenced in June 2024.
- Autonomous Driving-linked Intelligent Headlamp Technology: Domestic pioneer in developing ultra-high-resolution micro LED intelligent pixel lighting prototypes capable of linking with autonomous driving and sensors. Technology integrating active matrix backplane with micro LEDs to achieve high-resolution pixel headlamps.Autonomous Driving-linked Intelligent Headlamp Technology: Domestic pioneer in developing ultra-high-resolution micro LED intelligent pixel lighting prototypes capable of linking with autonomous driving and sensors. Technology integrating active matrix backplane with micro LEDs to achieve high-resolution pixel headlamps.
- Interior Mood Lamps: Secured orders and preparing for mass production of interior mood lamp products for automotive consoles and door trims, featuring brightness and color adjustment functions.Interior Mood Lamps: Secured orders and preparing for mass production of interior mood lamp products for automotive consoles and door trims, featuring brightness and color adjustment functions.
- Core Advantages
- Technological Leadership: Pioneering role in developing next-generation automotive lighting technologies, including the initiation of micro LED headlamp development optimized for autonomous driving and selection as a lead institution for national projects. Advancement and commercialization potential of pixel lighting technology through collaboration with Korea Photonics Technology Institute.Technological Leadership: Pioneering role in developing next-generation automotive lighting technologies, including the initiation of micro LED headlamp development optimized for autonomous driving and selection as a lead institution for national projects. Advancement and commercialization potential of pixel lighting technology through collaboration with Korea Photonics Technology Institute.
- Global Production and Supply Chain: Establishment of overseas production bases, including the completion and full operation of the Chennai plant in India, for supplying products to global automakers and actively targeting the Indian automotive market. Establishment of overseas market networks through the completion of the Tianjin plant in China and investment in Vietnamese subsidiaries.Global Production and Supply Chain: Establishment of overseas production bases, including the completion and full operation of the Chennai plant in India, for supplying products to global automakers and actively targeting the Indian automotive market. Establishment of overseas market networks through the completion of the Tianjin plant in China and investment in Vietnamese subsidiaries.
- Quality and Cost Competitiveness: Securing price competitiveness through the internalization of key raw materials by obtaining Hyundai-Kia Motors FPCB SQ certification. Accumulated quality and cost competitiveness over 30 years, maintaining a high market share in the domestic automotive incandescent bulb market.Quality and Cost Competitiveness: Securing price competitiveness through the internalization of key raw materials by obtaining Hyundai-Kia Motors FPCB SQ certification. Accumulated quality and cost competitiveness over 30 years, maintaining a high market share in the domestic automotive incandescent bulb market.
- Customer Relationships and Market Recognition: Maintenance of strong business relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to major automakers such as SL affiliates, Hyundai Motor Group affiliates, and AMS. Enhancement of brand recognition by supplying products to domestic Hyundai Motor Group, Renault Korea, KG Mobility, and GM Korea.Customer Relationships and Market Recognition: Maintenance of strong business relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to major automakers such as SL affiliates, Hyundai Motor Group affiliates, and AMS. Enhancement of brand recognition by supplying products to domestic Hyundai Motor Group, Renault Korea, KG Mobility, and GM Korea.
- Business Diversification: Expansion into the bio-pharmaceutical business through research and development of antibody-based therapeutics, in addition to the automotive lighting business. Efforts to create new revenue models by possessing multiple candidate substances, including immuno-oncology drugs (DNP002, DNP005).Business Diversification: Expansion into the bio-pharmaceutical business through research and development of antibody-based therapeutics, in addition to the automotive lighting business. Efforts to create new revenue models by possessing multiple candidate substances, including immuno-oncology drugs (DNP002, DNP005).
- Target Industrie
- Automotive Industry: Supply of lighting components for all automotive sectors, including front/rear lighting, instrument panels, and interior lights. Contribution to the electric vehicle industry through the supply of electric vehicle electrification battery components (BMA). Addressing the future mobility industry with the development of intelligent headlamps for autonomous vehicles.Automotive Industry: Supply of lighting components for all automotive sectors, including front/rear lighting, instrument panels, and interior lights. Contribution to the electric vehicle industry through the supply of electric vehicle electrification battery components (BMA). Addressing the future mobility industry with the development of intelligent headlamps for autonomous vehicles.
- Major Markets
- South Korea, India, China, Vietnam, IranSouth Korea, India, China, Vietnam, Iran
- United Kingdom (Quality Management System certification), Austria (ZKW supply)United Kingdom (Quality Management System certification), Austria (ZKW supply)
- United States (GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award), Canada (patent registration country), Mexico (patent registration country)United States (GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award), Canada (patent registration country), Mexico (patent registration country)
- Certifications/Patents
- IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System Transition Certification (LRQA UK)IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System Transition Certification (LRQA UK)
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Transition Certification (LRQA UK)ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Transition Certification (LRQA UK)
- LG Electronics LG-BIQs CertificationLG Electronics LG-BIQs Certification
- RSM (Renault Samsung) SES Tier2 CertificationRSM (Renault Samsung) SES Tier2 Certification
- Hyundai-Kia Motors FPCB SQ CertificationHyundai-Kia Motors FPCB SQ Certification
- Achieved 50 Million Dollar Export Tower (2023)Achieved 50 Million Dollar Export Tower (2023)
- GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award (2014, 2020, 2022, 2023)GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award (2014, 2020, 2022, 2023)
- SL LUMAX '24 SUPPLIER MEET Excellent Localization Partner Award (2025)SL LUMAX '24 SUPPLIER MEET Excellent Localization Partner Award (2025)
- SL LUMAX Best Customer Centricity Award (2019)SL LUMAX Best Customer Centricity Award (2019)
- Patents: Side Turn Signal Lamp and Manufacturing Method (Registration No. 1009377470000), LED Light Source Module (Registration No. 1009932260000), LED Lamp (Registration No. 1010369570000), Single Lens LED Light Source Module (Registration No. 1012001020000), LED Lighting Fixture (Registration No. 1012602890000), Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) for Lighting and Processing Method Thereof, Lighting Device Using POF and Manufacturing Method Thereof (Registration No. 1012803830000), All-in-one LED Lamp Lens and Headlights (Registration No. 1012963360000), Headlamp Module (Registration No. 1014462710000), Joint Equipment (Registration No. 1016913630000), and other numerous LED and lighting-related patents.Patents: Side Turn Signal Lamp and Manufacturing Method (Registration No. 1009377470000), LED Light Source Module (Registration No. 1009932260000), LED Lamp (Registration No. 1010369570000), Single Lens LED Light Source Module (Registration No. 1012001020000), LED Lighting Fixture (Registration No. 1012602890000), Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) for Lighting and Processing Method Thereof, Lighting Device Using POF and Manufacturing Method Thereof (Registration No. 1012803830000), All-in-one LED Lamp Lens and Headlights (Registration No. 1012963360000), Headlamp Module (Registration No. 1014462710000), Joint Equipment (Registration No. 1016913630000), and other numerous LED and lighting-related patents.
- Design Patents: Reflector plate for light fixture, Ceiling lamp, LED ceiling lamp, Light bulb type LED lamp, and other numerous design patents.Design Patents: Reflector plate for light fixture, Ceiling lamp, LED ceiling lamp, Light bulb type LED lamp, and other numerous design patents.
- Bio-Pharmaceutical Related Patents: Patent related to CD43 antigen specific to acute leukemia and lymphocytic lymphoma (Registered in: Korea, USA, Japan, India, China, Canada, Europe/EP, Mexico, etc.).Bio-Pharmaceutical Related Patents: Patent related to CD43 antigen specific to acute leukemia and lymphocytic lymphoma (Registered in: Korea, USA, Japan, India, China, Canada, Europe/EP, Mexico, etc.).
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717 Yonga-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Kwangju, South Korea
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