The appointment was made Mar. 16, according to the company.
Kim’s appointment to the board, according to Hankook, “will streamline the decision making process at Hankook.” Kim has been with Hankook since 1970.
“Technological innovation has been a cornerstone in fueling the profitability of our company and enhancing the reputation of the quality of our products,” said Kim. “This is a natural progression to further enhance the role of technology and product quality, critical in the competitive global automotive industry.”