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Busan Plant (RKM)

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The Busan plant is the Renault group's biggest production site in Asia. Flexible production system capable of simultaneously manufacturing multi-models, it builds vehicles primarily for the local market but a growing proportion now go for export. This industrial site comprising a body/assembly unit and a power train unit.

  • FOUNDED IN: 1995

  • LEGAL FORM AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP: Company 80.1% owned by Renault and 19.9% by Samsung

  • ACTIVITY: Company 52,82% owned by Renault Group and 34,02% by Geely Auto

  • WORKFORCE: 3,638 at December 31, 2022

  • AREA: 165 ha, o/w 53 ha of covered buildings

  • CERTIFICATIONS: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 17025

 

Main products

  • Vehicles : Koleos/QM6, SM6, XM3/Arkana, Twizy
  • Engines: MR20, MR18, HR13, HR16
  • Foundry : Aluminium parts
PRODUCTION 2022
Vehicles:
  • SM6: 4,874 units
  • XM3 / Arkana: 118 488 units
  • Koleos / QM6: 44 683 units
  • Twizy: 577 units
Powertrain:
  • Engines: 160 744 units
  • Aluminium casting: 1,659 tons

News

Renault Korea Motors reveals the new lines of a vehicle which embodies its new values

Renault Korea Motors (RKM) reveals the new lines of a vehicle demonstrating the new ambition for the brand in South-Korea. It reflects the capabilities of a new platform with beginning of production in 2024. This reveal is the symbol of the renewal of RKM which engages in South Korea.

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Our history
Back to the key dates
  • 1995: creation of Samsung Motors Inc. and construction of the Busan plant in accordance with Nissan technology standards.
  • 1998: manufacturing of SM5 begins.
  • 2000: acquisition of the Korean group by Renault which holds 80,1% of the capital and creation of Renault Samsung Motors (RSM).  
  • 2002: manufacturing of SM3 begins.
  • 2003: manufacturing of SM5 2004 begins.
  • 2004: launch of SM3 CVTC 1.6(July) Launch of SM7 (December).
  • 2005: new SM5 launched. SM3 New Generation start of sales.
  • 2007: June 22, Start production of M4R Engine. Nov 15, Launch of QM5 (Koléos).
  • 2008: start production of New SM3.
  • 2009: start production of New SM5.
  • 2011: start production of New SM7, New QM5 (Koléos).
  • 2013: start production of SM3 ZE (Fluence ZE).
  • 2014: start production of Nissan Rogue for North America. 
  • 2016: start production of SM6, start production of QM5.
  • 2017: 300 000 unit production of Nissan Rogue.
  • 2018: production of 3 million vehicles since 2000.
  • 2019: Start of production of Twizy.
  • 2020: start of production of XM3/Arkana.
  • 2022: Geely Automobile Holdings to acquire 34.02% of the shares of Renault Korea Motors.

Contact us

Busan plant,
185 Shinho Industrial Complex,
Kangseo-Gu, Busan,
Korea 618-722

+ 82 519 79 70 00

 

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