History

The ILJIN Group was established in 1967 to produce high-voltage electrical transmission equipment. Founder Huh Chin-kyu wanted to localise technology to foster South Korea's economic independence, and started the company after an earlier company he worked in as engineer went bust.

In addition to the production of cables and other high-voltage equipment, he ILJIN Group expanded to also produce special materials and components for electrical systems and communication equipment, and was ranked between the 50th and 60th largest companies in South Korea by assets. The company is a major producer of synthetic diamonds.

Notable projects

The Ijin Group, together with LG Cable

LS Cable

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, was the local partner of French company Cegelec

Cegelec

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 in the supply and technology transfer of the catenary

Overhead lines

Overhead lines or overhead wires are used to transmit electrical energy to trams, trolleybuses or trains at a distance from the energy supply point...

 for the Korea Train Express

Korea Train Express

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