HANKOOK TIRE WORLDWIDE CO.,LTD, formerly HANKOOK TIRE CO., LTD., is a Korea-based manufacturer. The Company manufactured tires, which were used in passenger cars, trucks, buses and industrial cars. The Company marketed its products under the brand names of HANKOOK, BLACK BIRD, VENTUS, XQ OPTIMO, SF OPTIMO, RV OPTIMO, enfren, KINGSTAR and others. It also provided batteries for passenger cars, trucks and buses. In addition, it engages in the leasing of real estate, as well as automobile maintenance services. On September 1, 2012, the Company spun-off its tire business into a newly established subsidiary. After the spin-off, the Company engages in the holding business.