Also known as: Woosung Tire, Heung-A Tire Company, 우성타이어 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Nexen Tire Corporation (Korean: 넥센타이어) is a tire manufacturer headquartered in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province and Seoul in South Korea. It was established in 1942 under the name Heung-A Tire Company. Nexen is a well-regarded tyre manufacturer known for its innovative and high-performance products. The company offers a diverse range of tyres for passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, emphasizing safety, comfort, and efficiency.
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Nexen Tire (넥센타이어) — verified Korean company. Founded 1942-01-01.
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Headquarters: Yangsan
Founded: 1942
Location: Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province and Seoul
Industry: tire manufacturer
Original Name: Heung-A Tire Company
Predecessor: 흥아고무
Category: 타이어 전문 회사
Research Center: 서울시 마곡지구
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What is Nexen Tire?
Nexen Tire Corporation (Korean: 넥센타이어) is a tire manufacturer headquartered in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province and Seoul in South Korea. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When was Nexen Tire founded?
Nexen Tire was founded in 1942-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's headquarters?
Nexen Tire — Headquarters: Yangsan (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's founded?
Nexen Tire — Founded: 1942 (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's location?
Nexen Tire — Location: Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province and Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's industry?
Nexen Tire — Industry: tire manufacturer (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's original name?
Nexen Tire — Original Name: Heung-A Tire Company (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's predecessor?
Nexen Tire — Predecessor: 흥아고무 (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's category?
Nexen Tire — Category: 타이어 전문 회사 (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Nexen Tire's research center?
Nexen Tire — Research Center: 서울시 마곡지구 (verified via Wikidata Q625573 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia Nexen Tire 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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