Company Overview
Towards becoming
a top tier global semiconductor specialist
- 2020
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11Released the 3-Phase 600V Gate Driver IC solution embedded with Bootstrap Diode, as Korea's first
- 2019
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09Announced Vision 2025
02KEC-Inha Univ., academics-industry agreement on the development of motor systems for eco-friendly automobiles and industry
02Released the SiC based shottky barrier diode prototype
- 2018
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09Certified IATF 16949
08Certified ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- 2017
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11Selected for the national project to develop core devices for next-generation power semiconductors for electric automobiles and new renewable energy use
07KEC-LG Chem, Korea's first to jointly develop 'BMS diode modules for electric vehicles'
- 2013
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12Acquired Hyundai-Kia Motor Company's SQ certification
- 2012
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12UL certified for the first time in Korea for Large General Purpose Power Module PKG
- 2011
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04Produced the large-capacity IGBT chip and released the power module for the first time in Korea
01KEC, selected as "LG Innotec's Best Partner"
- 2010
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04Contracted with Hyundai MOBIS to jointly develop power modules for hybrid cars
Towards becoming
a top tier global semiconductor specialist
- 2007
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10Announced KEC Group's paradigm shift
05Breached 30M$ monthly sales in semiconductors
- 2006
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09Established 'KEC HOLDINGS COMPANY'
03Completed Kyeongbuk Gumi, MOS FAB factory construction
- 2005
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10Awarded the 10th Grand Prize for Electronic Parts Technology
- 2004
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05Established HQ Reasearch Center
- 2003
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12Selected by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy for 'World First Class Products-SSTR'
09Announced KEC's ethical management
- 2002
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01KEC Shanghai Office, Shanghai local sales branch
- 2001
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06Established the joint research lab in KIST
- 2000
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05Changed corporate name to "KEC" from Korea Electronics Co., Ltd.
04Announced 6 Sigma management revolution
03Introduced ERP
Challenge and Innovation
- 1999
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09Held the 30th year anniversary and announced the KEC's vision for the 21st Century, 'Top Tier global electronic parts specialist'
- 1997
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10Developed the semiconductor full inline system
06KEC Group established (9 affiliates in Korea, 9 overseas)
- 1996
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01Established Taiwan local sales branch (KEC TWN Co., Ltd.)
- 1995
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09Entered corporate office, KEC Building in Yangjae-dong (275-7, Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
05Established China local production branch (WUXI KEC Co., Ltd.)
02Established Bangkok Office (KSBO)
- 1994
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10Establsihed Taiwan Office
- 1993
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08Established Shanghai Office (KEC Shanghai Office)
07Established Singapore local sales office (KEC Singapore Pte, Ltd.)
04Established Japan local sales office (KEC Japan Co., Ltd.)
- 1992
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11Awarded the 'Gold Order of Industrial Service Merit,' on the 29th Export Day Event
- 1990
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10Established Thailand local production branch (KEC Thailand Co., Ltd.)
Basis for management and growth
- 1989
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09Reestablished management philosophy to commemorate 20th year of corporate establishment
- 1988
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07Established Hong Kong local sales branch (Korea Electronics HK Co., Ltd.)
- 1987
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12Chairman Wonyoung Yu and CEO Jeongso Kwak assume position
- 1986
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11Awarded the 'Tower of 100 mil$ in Exports' on the 23rd Export Day Event
- 1984
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11Awarded the 'Bronze Order of Industrial Service Merit,' on the 21st Export Day Event
01Established KEC Comprehensive Lab
- 1981
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12Awarded the 'Tower of 50mil$ in Exports' Award, on the Export Day
11Founder, Chairman Taesuk Kwak deceased
09Began producing color TV
- 1979
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10IPO
10Began producing semiconductor chips
- 1974
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03Changed corporate name to Korea Electronics Co., Ltd., from Toshiba Korea
- 1972
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11Established Korea Television Co., Ltd.
- 1970
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03Began producing transistors
- 1969
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09Established Toshiba Korea Co., Ltd., predecessor of KEC