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Company Overview

Current~2010

Towards becoming
a top tier global semiconductor specialist

2020

11Released the 3-Phase 600V Gate Driver IC solution embedded with Bootstrap Diode, as Korea's first

2019

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

09Certified IATF 16949

08Certified ISO 14001, ISO 45001

2017

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

12Acquired Hyundai-Kia Motor Company's SQ certification

2012

12UL certified for the first time in Korea for Large General Purpose Power Module PKG

2011

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

04Contracted with Hyundai MOBIS to jointly develop power modules for hybrid cars

2009~2000

Towards becoming
a top tier global semiconductor specialist

2007

10Announced KEC Group's paradigm shift

05Breached 30M$ monthly sales in semiconductors

2006

09Established 'KEC HOLDINGS COMPANY'

03Completed Kyeongbuk Gumi, MOS FAB factory construction

2005

10Awarded the 10th Grand Prize for Electronic Parts Technology

2004

05Established HQ Reasearch Center

2003

12Selected by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy for 'World First Class Products-SSTR'

09Announced KEC's ethical management

2002

01KEC Shanghai Office, Shanghai local sales branch

2001

06Established the joint research lab in KIST

2000

05Changed corporate name to "KEC" from Korea Electronics Co., Ltd.

04Announced 6 Sigma management revolution

03Introduced ERP

1999~1990

Challenge and Innovation

1999

09Held the 30th year anniversary and announced the KEC's vision for the 21st Century, 'Top Tier global electronic parts specialist'

1997

10Developed the semiconductor full inline system

06KEC Group established (9 affiliates in Korea, 9 overseas)

1996

01Established Taiwan local sales branch (KEC TWN Co., Ltd.)

1995

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

10Establsihed Taiwan Office

1993

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

11Awarded the 'Gold Order of Industrial Service Merit,' on the 29th Export Day Event

1990

10Established Thailand local production branch (KEC Thailand Co., Ltd.)

1989~1969

Basis for management and growth

1989

09Reestablished management philosophy to commemorate 20th year of corporate establishment

1988

07Established Hong Kong local sales branch (Korea Electronics HK Co., Ltd.)

1987

12Chairman Wonyoung Yu and CEO Jeongso Kwak assume position

1986

11Awarded the 'Tower of 100 mil$ in Exports' on the 23rd Export Day Event

1984

11Awarded the 'Bronze Order of Industrial Service Merit,' on the 21st Export Day Event

01Established KEC Comprehensive Lab

1981

12Awarded the 'Tower of 50mil$ in Exports' Award, on the Export Day

11Founder, Chairman Taesuk Kwak deceased

09Began producing color TV

1979

10IPO

10Began producing semiconductor chips

1974

03Changed corporate name to Korea Electronics Co., Ltd., from Toshiba Korea

1972

11Established Korea Television Co., Ltd.

1970

03Began producing transistors

1969

09Established Toshiba Korea Co., Ltd., predecessor of KEC