Also known as: 효성그룹 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
Verified Korean-culture entity · as of 2026-09-05 · re-verified daily · cross-checked + Skill-scored · via KoreaAPI
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Hyosung Group is a major South Korean conglomerate established in 1966. The company operates across diverse sectors including textiles, heavy industries, chemicals, and information & communication.
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Hyosung (효성 (기업)) — verified Korean company. Founded 1966-01-01. Industry: conglomerate.
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Headquarters: Seoul
Founded: 1966
Location: South Korea
Type: conglomerate
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Wikidata lists the Korean name as 효성; KoreaAPI uses 효성 (기업) (chosen by source authority).
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What is Hyosung?
Hyosung Group is a major South Korean conglomerate established in 1966. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q497254 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Hyosung 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05, via KoreaAPI).
When was Hyosung founded?
Hyosung was founded in 1966-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q497254 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Hyosung 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What industry is Hyosung in?
Hyosung operates in conglomerate (verified via Wikidata Q497254 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Hyosung 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Hyosung's headquarters?
Hyosung — Headquarters: Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q497254 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Hyosung 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Hyosung's founded?
Hyosung — Founded: 1966 (verified via Wikidata Q497254 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Hyosung 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Hyosung's location?
Hyosung — Location: South Korea (verified via Wikidata Q497254 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Hyosung 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Hyosung's type?
Hyosung — Type: conglomerate (verified via Wikidata Q497254 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Hyosung 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
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