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Samyang Comtech

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Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd.
Native name
주식회사 삼양컴텍
Formerly
  • Oriental Industry (1962–2006)
TypePublic
KRX: 484590
Industry
Founded22 December 1962; 63 years ago (1962-12-22)
Headquarters16, Banpo-daero 27-gil, Seocho-gu,
Seoul
,
South Korea
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Kim Jong-il (CEO)
Products
RevenueIncrease ₩154.6 billion (2025)
Increase ₩26.6 billion (2025)
Increase ₩22.7 billion (2025)
Total assetsIncrease ₩239.7 billion (2025)
Total equityIncrease ₩156.5 billion (2025)
Owner
Number of employees
511 (December, 2024)
ParentSamyang Chemical Industry
WebsiteOfficial website in English
Official website in Korean
Footnotes
[1]
Samyang Comtech
Hangul
삼양컴텍
Hanja
三洋複合技術
RRSamyang keomtek
MRSamyang k'ŏmt'ek

Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd. (Korean: 삼양컴텍) or Samyang Composite Technology is a South Korean ballistic protection solution manufacturer founded in 1962.[2][3] It was designated as a defense contractor by the South Korean government in 1973[2] and supplies combat helmets and bulletproof vests for infantry to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and also manufactures silicon carbide-based ceramic armors for armored vehicles such as the K1A1, K2 Black Panther and Altay.[2][4] Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of Dyneema material, except for military vehicle armors.[5]

History

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Samyang Comtech was founded on 22 December 1962 under the name Oriental Industry (Korean: 오리엔탈공업; RR: Oliental Gongeop) and In 1973, the company was designated as a defense contractor by the government.[2][3]

In 1990, the R&D Laboratory was established for the development of new products, and in May 1997, the first domestic bulletproof helmet and bulletproof vest were developed for the South Korean military.[2]

In June 1998, it began producing Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP), the first domestic composite armor for main battle tanks developed for the K1A1.[3]

In 2003, it developed KH-B2000, the world's lightest ballistic helmet, weighing 1,115 grams.[2][5][6]

In September 2006, the company name was changed from Oriental Industry to Samyang Comtech (Samyang Composite Technology).[2][3]

In June 2008, it was developed the special armor plate for the K2 Black Panther.[7][8]

In December 2008, it was designated as a co-developer of a project responsible for transferring KSAP-based armor package technology to develop Turkish Altay MBT.[2][3]

In 2011, it was developed armor kit for the light tactical vehicle (LTV) and an add-on armor for the wheeled armored vehicle (WAV).[2]

In 2018, it was developed add-on armor for the 30 mm wheeled anti-aircraft guns, command post wheeled armored vehicle, and K239 Chunmoo export versions.[2]

In 2019, it was developed steel ball filing for new 81 mm mortar.[2]

Business area

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Samyang Comtech supplies various ballistic protection solutions for the ROK Armed Forces, such as armors for military vehicles,[4] aircraft parts,[9] composite material parts,[10] and ceramic bulletproof plates.[11][12]

Ballistic protection

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Military vehicles

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Body armors

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  • SAV-I (Special Armor Vest) Fragments body armor for army[13]
  • SAV-II Bulletproof body armor for army[14]
  • SAV-III Bulletproof body armor for special force[15]
  • SAV-IV Bulletproof body armor for riot police[16]
  • SAV-V Bulletproof body armor for police[17]
  • SAV-VI Floating body armor for navy[18]
  • SAV-VII Concealable body armor for civilian and VIP[19]
  • Anti-stab vest[20]
  • Nylon-based Bangtan Helmet. Export designation SBH-I (Special Ballistic Helmet)[21]
  • SBH-II Aramid (Kevlar, Twaron) helmet[22]
  • KH-B2000 (SBH-III) Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) helmet[23]
  • SAP-I (Special Armor Plate) UHMW PE (Dyneema, Spectra) armor plate[24]
  • SAP-II Hybrid armor plate[25]
  • SAP-III Hybrid armor plate[26]
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  • Protection panel for naval vessel

Aircraft parts

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  • Soundproof panel assembly
  • Protection panel assembly
  • Gunner seat and troop seat
  • Protection panel for FCS
  • Exhaust stack for helicopter
  • Fuel tank for fixed-wing aircraft
  • Fuel tank for helicopter

Composite components

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  • Protection cover for POD radome
  • IFF system
  • Pole and spreader for mobile camouflage net system (MCNS)
  • Fuel tank for MBT
  • Protection cover for K-SAM Pegasus
  • Steel ball filing
  • Protection cover for electro-optical targeting system (EOTS)
  • Detonator part
  • Fuse part for K414 fragmentation grenade
  • Fuse assembly for KM201A smoke grenade
  • Antenna reflector panel

Ceramic bulletproof plates

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Corporate governance

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Ownership

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Major shareholders as of July 2026[1]
ShareholderCountrySharesStake (%)
Zeo Holdings South Korea18,415,30044.69%
Samyang Comtech Employee stock ownership South Korea522,0001.27%

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "삼양컴텍 484590". FnGuide. December 2026. Archived from the original on 18 July 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "History". Samyang Comtech. Retrieved 3 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "(주)삼양컴텍". NetTracker. 26 April 2016. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Armor Research Division". Samyang Comtech. Retrieved 2 September 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. 1 2 "Samyang Comtech". Epicos. 13 September 2018. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "신형 방탄헬멧 국방부 참고자료". 작은군사학. 28 August 2004. Archived from the original on 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "Accomplishments". Samyang Comtech. Retrieved 21 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ "기업소개". Saramin. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  9. ↑ "Aircraft Parts". Samyang Comtech. Retrieved 21 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ↑ "Composite Components". Samyang Comtech. Retrieved 21 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ "Ceramic Tiles". Samyang Comtech. Retrieved 21 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ↑ "Ballistic Protection". Samyang Comtech. Retrieved 21 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  13. ↑ "Fragments Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  14. ↑ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  15. ↑ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Special Force". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  16. ↑ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Riot Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  17. ↑ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  18. ↑ "Floating Body Armor for Navy". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  19. ↑ "Concealable Body Armor for Civilian & VIP". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  20. ↑ "Anti-Stab Vest". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  21. ↑ "Nylon Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  22. ↑ "Aramid(Kevlar, Twaron) Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  23. ↑ "Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  24. ↑ "UHMW PE(Dyneema, Spectra) Armor Plate". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  25. ↑ "Hybrid Armor PLATE1". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  26. ↑ "Hybrid Armor PLATE2". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
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