Kumho Appoints J.B. Kim President

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2008 -- Kumho Tire has appointed Mr. J.B. Kim to the position of President Kumho Tire U.S.A.

Kim joined Kumho Tire Co., Inc., in 1986 in the company's O.E. division. He worked in a variety of sales capacities for Kumho in the company's O.E. and R.E. Divisions in the Middle East and Europe. Most recently, Kim was responsible for doubling sales in his capacity with Kumho Tires Latin America.

Kim will be based in Rancho Cucamonga where he will oversee Kumho's U.S. operations.

D.H. Ham, who previously held positions as President of Kumho Tire U.S.A and CEO of Kumho Tire North America, continues as CEO of Kumho Tire North America.