Company Name : KIKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
CEO : Seung-joo Lee
Type of business : Manufacturing of new automobile body parts
Business contents : Manufacturing of automotive parts and automotive engine-related components
Form of company : SME
Established date : July 15, 1989
Number of Employee : 98
Sales turnover : KRW 80,023,790,000 (2025)
Capital : KRW 11,414,030,000 (2025)
Business Profit : KRW 7,551,030,000 (2025)
Web site : http://www.kikwang.co.kr
Address : 194, Pyeongdongsandan 3beon-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Company Overview

KIKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. was established in 1989 and has grown as a Korean automotive body parts manufacturer and supplier to Kia Motors.

The company specializes in automotive exterior body components, including large bus body parts and passenger vehicle body parts for models such as Soul, Seltos, Sportage R, and New Carens. KIKWANG operates automated press lines and robot welding facilities to improve production efficiency and quality consistency.

With approximately 100 employees, the company has built its business foundation through labor-management cooperation, quality improvement, and production rationalization. It has also obtained major certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 45001.

Main Business Areas

Automotive Parts Production
Production and supply of front and rear body assemblies for Kia large buses, as well as passenger vehicle body components for models such as Soul, Sportage R, New Carens, and Seltos.

Automotive Parts Development
Development of molds and jigs for automotive parts manufactured in-house and through subcontracted production.

Press Business
Operation of large-scale press facilities for automotive body parts, including 1,200-ton, 1,000-ton, 600-ton, and 400-ton press lines.

Logistics Business
C/C logistics business for Hyundai Glovis.

The History of KIKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

2021
January – Acquired ISO 45001:2018 certification

2020
December – Selected as a family-friendly certified company
December – Certified as a leading job creation company in Gwangju
August – Selected as a Management Innovation SME (MAIN-BIZ)

2018
June – Acquired IATF 16949:2016 certification

2017
September – Certified as an excellent company for human resource development by the Ministry of Employment and Labor
February – Acquired root technology specialized company certification
February – Acquired root company certification

2016
October – Registered as a supplier for Hyundai Wia
August – Certified as a prestigious small business in Gwangju

2015
May – Registered as a partner company of Sichuan Hyundai Motor in China

2014
December – Increased capital several times, reaching total paid-in capital of KRW 9,000 million
October – Registered logistics business branch in Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
May – Started Hyundai Glovis logistics business in Jeonju

2013
November – Acquired OHSAS 18001:2007 occupational health and safety management system certification
September – Established Sichuan Kikwang Auto Parts Co., Ltd. in China and registered as a supplier for Sichuan Hyundai Motor
January – Registered design patent for nut reverse block

2012
August – Selected as an excellent employment company by Gwangju Metropolitan City
May – Expanded large automated press lines, including 1,200-ton and 1,000-ton facilities
May – Constructed the second plant in Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, Gwangju

2011
October – Established affiliated corporate research institute
January – Selected as a self-reliant promising SME by Gwangju Metropolitan City

2010
June – Started operation of 1,000-ton large automated press line
March – Began production of passenger vehicle body parts for Sportage R

2009
November – Ordered construction of 1,000-ton large press line

2008
September – Began production of passenger vehicle body parts for Soul and New Carens

2007
November – Acquired KS A ISO 14001:2004 environmental management certification
October – Certified as a CLEAN workplace by the Ministry of Labor
July – Relocated headquarters to Woljeon-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
May – Registered factory
May – Acquired ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification

2006
December – Purchased factory site in Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, Gwangju
October – Expanded factory in Jeonju 3rd Industrial Complex
June – Selected as a Technology Innovation SME (INNO-BIZ)
June – Transferred Kia large bus roof assembly line

2003
January – Transferred Kia large bus roof assembly line

2002
October – Expanded factory

1997
July – Established second business site in Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
March – Completed Hyundai export vehicle storage yard in Bongdong Industrial Complex

1996
December – Expanded factory
June – Purchased factory site in Jeonju 3rd Industrial Complex near Hyundai Motor Jeonju Plant

1995
June – Started Hyundai export vehicle consignment transportation business

1994
April – Developed and manufactured bending machine and pipe leveling machine
April – Participated in development of new Asia bus body models
April – Started production of 29 items
April – Developed and produced center frame sub assembly
April – Started pipe bending business
April – Developed and produced front and rear sub assembly

1993
August – Started production of Asia bus front and rear body sub assembly
June – Relocated headquarters to Hanam-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
June – Developed Kia large bus front, rear, and center frame assemblies

1992
July – Acquired special cargo transportation business license and started car carrier business

1991
November – Designated as a military service exemption company

1990
April – Registered as a Kia Motors partner company and started automotive parts business
April – Registered as an Asia Motors partner company and started automotive parts assembly business

1989
July – Established KIKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. in Yuchon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju
June – Started production and production-support service business
May – Started vehicle consignment transportation business for Asia MDT vehicles
April – Established KIKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

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