Nexen Tire

Nexen Tire is a prominent South Korean tire manufacturer with a history dating back to 1942. Originally established as Heung-A Tire Company, it was the first South Korean firm to produce automotive tires starting in 1956. Over the decades, the company underwent several name changes, including a period as Woosung Tire, before rebranding to its current name in 2000. The name 'Nexen' is a portmanteau of the words 'next' and 'century,' symbolizing its forward-looking vision.

Today, Nexen is a global player with a robust manufacturing network. Its production occurs across four major state-of-the-art facilities: two in South Korea (Yangsan and Changnyeong), one in Qingdao, China, and one in Žatec, Czech Republic. The Changnyeong plant is particularly notable for being one of the most automated and advanced tire factories in the world.

As of 2026, the brand is owned by Nexen Tire Corporation, which is part of the broader Nexen Group. The ultimate holding company is Nexen Co., Ltd., based in South Korea. The brand has expanded significantly into international markets, supplying original equipment (OE) tires to global automakers such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen.