History

Starting point for a new beginning

Fulfilling social responsibilities as a group control tower,
we will pursue sophistication by strengthening the competitiveness of each business sector and develop future growth potential.

  • 2023

    2023
    Dongkuk Holdings Launch
    Dongkuk Holdings Launch
  • 2022

    2022
    2022
    Developed the world’s first eco-friendly, solvent-free pre-coated metal
  • 2021

    2021
    Celebrated 10th anniversary of LUXTEEL brand
    Celebrated 10th anniversary of LUXTEEL brand
    2021
    2021
    Opened Steel Shop, Korea's first customized steel online platform
  • 2020

    2020
    Developed the highest strength Giga Rebar (first in Korea)
  • 2018

    2018
    Started production of DK LP plates and DK decks
  • 2016

    2016
    Commercialized digital inkjet printing steel plate technology (first in Korea)

Starting point for a new beginning

Fulfilling social responsibilities as a group control tower,
we will pursue sophistication by strengthening the competitiveness of each business sector and develop future growth potential.

  • 2011

    2011
    Launched LUXTEEL brand
  • 2010

    2010
    Started operation of eco arc electric furnace at steel mill in Incheon
    Started operation of eco arc electric furnace at steel mill in Incheon
    2010
    Started operation of steel mill in Dangjin
    Started operation of steel mill in Dangjin
  • 2007

    2007
    Started operation of continuous pickling rolled steel line (PL-TCM) at steel mill in Busan
  • 2001

    2001
    Inauguration of Chairman Chang Sae-joo
    Inauguration of Chairman Chang Sae-joo

Starting point for a new beginning

Fulfilling social responsibilities as a group control tower,
we will pursue sophistication by strengthening the competitiveness of each business sector and develop future growth potential.

  • 1999

    1999
    Started operation of steel mill in Pohang (rebar factory) and in Sinpyeong
  • 1997

    1997
    Started operation of steel mill in Pohang (steel plate factory 2)
  • 1994

    1994
    Declared permanent no-strike of the union (first in Korea)
    Declared permanent no-strike of the union (first in Korea)
  • 1993

    1993
    Introduced DC electric furnace (first in Korea)
  • 1991

    1991
    Started operation of steel mill in Pohang (steel plate factory 1)
  • 1985

    1985
    Inauguration of Chairman Chang Sang-tae
    Inauguration of Chairman Chang Sang-tae
  • 1973

    1973
    Introduced billet continuous casting machine (first in Korea)
    Introduced billet continuous casting machine (first in Korea)
  • 1972

    1972
    Started production of pre-coated metal (first in Korea)
    1972
    Started operation of steel mill in Incheon
  • 1971

    1971
    Started production of steel plates (first in Korea)
    Domestic 최초 후판 생산

Starting point for a new beginning

Fulfilling social responsibilities as a group control tower,
we will pursue sophistication by strengthening the competitiveness of each business sector and develop future growth potential.

  • 1966

    1966
    Started operation of electric furnace steel mill (first in Korea)
    Started operation of electric furnace steel mill (first in Korea)
  • 1965

    1965
    Started operation of blast furnace (first in Korea)
  • 1963

    1963
    Started operation of steel mill in Busan (Yongho-dong)
  • 1961

    1961
    Started production of rebars
  • 1959

    1959
    Started production wire of rods (first in Korea)
  • 1954

    1954
    Founded by Chairman Chang Kyung-ho
    Founded by Chairman Chang Kyung-ho
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