Also known as: Keibō, 京紡, 경성방직주식회사, 京城紡織株式會社 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Kyungbang (Korean: 경방) is a Korean chemical and textile company established in 1919 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Its current CEO and chairman is Joon Kim. The company was founded by Kim Seong-su (1891–1955) on October 5, 1919, during the Japanese Imperial Period as Keibō (京紡). It was meant to assist in achieving national independence by helping create economic self-sufficiency for Korea.
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Kyungbang (경방) — verified Korean company. Founded 1919-01-01.
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Headquarters: Seoul
Founded: 1919
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Industry: chemical and textile
Founder: Kim Seong-su
CEO: Joon Kim
First President: 박영효
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What is Kyungbang?
Kyungbang (Korean: 경방) is a Korean chemical and textile company established in 1919 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07, via KoreaAPI).
When was Kyungbang founded?
Kyungbang was founded in 1919-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Kyungbang's headquarters?
Kyungbang — Headquarters: Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Kyungbang's founded?
Kyungbang — Founded: 1919 (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Kyungbang's location?
Kyungbang — Location: Seoul, South Korea (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Kyungbang's industry?
Kyungbang — Industry: chemical and textile (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Kyungbang's founder?
Kyungbang — Founder: Kim Seong-su (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Kyungbang's ceo?
Kyungbang — CEO: Joon Kim (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Kyungbang's first president?
Kyungbang — First President: 박영효 (verified via Wikidata Q493471 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC; Wikipedia Kyungbang 2026-09-07 22:17 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
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