Hyundai Rotem Co. 现代乐天
South Korean maker of railway rolling stock, defense vehicles including K2 tanks, and plant automation systems including AGVs and automated warehouses.
Hyundai Rotem Co., Ltd. is a South Korean multinational headquartered in Seoul and a member of Hyundai Motor Group, with operations in over 50 countries and more than 4,100 employees. The company operates across three business divisions: Railway Systems, Defense, and Plant. Its railway division produces electric multiple units (EMUs), high-speed trains, locomotives, and trams, including Korail's KTX high-speed rail fleet and a 2025 contract worth KRW 2.2 trillion to supply 110 double-deck train sets to Morocco's ONCF.
The defense division develops and produces the K2 Black Panther main battle tank, wheeled armored vehicles, and unmanned ground systems. Its plant and logistics division supplies automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated warehouse systems to enable smart logistics in manufacturing and distribution facilities. In 2025 Hyundai Rotem restructured to integrate robotics, hydrogen energy, and AI capabilities as future growth pillars.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank
Indigenous South Korean main battle tank for defense and export.
KTX High-Speed Train
High-speed rolling stock for Korail intercity rail service.
Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)
Electric multiple units for metro and commuter rail networks.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tram
- Launch Year: 2021
Hydrogen fuel cell tram for urban transit; prototype unveiled.
Contact Hyundai Rotem Co.
WEBSITE
https://www.hyundai-rotem.co.krPHONE
-12743HEADQUARTERS
Korea, Republic of (South)
Company Facts
Founded
1999
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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