Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Daedong is a South Korean company that manufactures agricultural machinery, diesel engines, and robotics systems, with its Kioti Tractor Division known for tractors under 100 horsepower. It is headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, and has an estimated revenue band of 1 billion. The company is publicly listed and serves the agriculture, automotive, construction, renewable energy, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Recently, Daedong proposed a 300 billion won robot farm factory in Saemangeum.
Daedong at a glance
Revenue
1B
Employees
1,000-5,000
Ownership
Publicly traded (KSC: 000490.KS)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
9334
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
9334
Named foreign suppliers
33
Top origins
South Korea · Mexico · China · Jamaica
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Daedong.
What this tells a buyer
Daedong opened a Daegu factory scale-up for AX (AI transformation) manufacturing in August 2026 after withdrawing from China, according to public reporting.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists capabilities in smart farming, agricultural robotics, and smart construction equipment.
Daedong is publicly listed on the Korea Exchange under ticker 000490 and reported a 2026 share price rise tied to expectations of agricultural robot business expansion with Hyundai.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Daedong is a South Korean company that manufactures agricultural machinery, diesel engines, and robotics systems, with its Kioti Tractor Division known for tractors under 100 horsepower. It is headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, and has an estimated revenue band of 1 billion. The company is publicly listed and serves the agriculture, automotive, construction, renewable energy, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Recently, Daedong proposed a 300 billion won robot farm factory in Saemangeum.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 1B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (KSC: 000490.KS) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Daedong makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists capabilities in smart farming, agricultural robotics, and smart construction equipment.
Certifications
Daedong is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — daedong.co.kr
ISO 45001 — daedong.co.kr
ISO 9001 — daedong.co.kr
Trade and customs footprint
Daedong opened a Daegu factory scale-up for AX (AI transformation) manufacturing in August 2026 after withdrawing from China, according to public reporting. US customs bill-of-lading records list 9334 inbound shipments across 33 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · Mexico · China · Jamaica.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Daedong Proposes 300 Billion Won Robot Farm Factory in Saemangeum (chosun.com)
2026-11-04 — Daedong Shares Surge on Hopes for Agricultural Robot Business Expansion with Hyundai | Aju Press (ajupress.com)
2026-09-07 — Daedong Strengthens Agricultural AX Cooperation with NongHyup, Moves to Commercialize Precision Farm Contracting Services (daedong-kioti.com)
2026-08-20 — Daedong pulls out of China, launches AX scale-up at Daegu factory - The Herald Business (heraldcorp.com)
2026-08-20 — Daedong Brings Physical AI to the Factory Floor, Accelerating Manufacturing AX at Its Daegu Plant (daedong-kioti.com)
2026-05-20 — Daedong Aims for 50% Domestic Market Share by 2030 - The Asia Business Daily (asiae.co.kr)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
China — heraldcorp.com
Company details
Daedong is publicly listed on the Korea Exchange under ticker 000490 and reported a 2026 share price rise tied to expectations of agricultural robot business expansion with Hyundai. Daedong has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
Frequently asked questions
What does Daedong make?
Daedong is a South Korean company that manufactures agricultural machinery, diesel engines, and robotics systems, with its Kioti Tractor Division known for tractors under 100 horsepower. It is headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, and has an estimated revenue band of 1 billion. The company is publicly listed and serves the agriculture, automotive, construction, renewable energy, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Recently, Daedong proposed a 300 billion won robot farm factory in Saemangeum.
How big is Daedong?
Daedong has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 1B range.
Is Daedong publicly traded?
Publicly traded (KSC: 000490.KS). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Daedong hold?
Daedong lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Daedong import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 9334 inbound shipments for Daedong, with top origins including South Korea · Mexico · China · Jamaica.
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Location & contact
Phone
+82 158-8-2172
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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