Kumho Tires suspends manufacturing operation at South Korean plant after massive fire

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The Gwangju plant is known for manufacturing high-margin, premium tires

Kumho Tire suspended operations at its Gwangju facility in South Korea following a fire that ravaged 50-60% of the production lines in one of its key buildings, The Korea Economic Daily reported May 18.

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