About Us
With decades of expertise, SYTS provides industry-specific leather solutions as a trusted, long-term materials partner.
Integrity in Every Step,
Responsibilty
Beyond What's Seen.
With more than 60 years of expertise, SYTS is a leading Korean tannery that manages the entire journey from raw hide to final finish. We're guided by uncompromising standards and the principle of Shindok: integrity practiced even when no one is watching. We take responsibility for every detail, pushing the boundaries of what's possible through accountable innovation.
1957
Founded in 1957
520+
Types of Leather
30+
Global Partners
1200+
Projects
1957
Founded as Samyang Trading Co., Ltd.
1975
Expanded and relocated the Chang-dong tannery to Gunpo, Siheung County
1976
Nam-Gak Huh appointed President & CEO
1985
Busan factory established and commenced operations
1986
Samna Sports (Nike joint venture) established
1988
Awarded the USD 100 Million Export Tower
1989
Listed on KOSPI
1990
Nam-Gak Huh appointed Chairman & CEO
1991
SAMMA Corp. established in the Philippines
1994
SAMYANG VIETNAM Co., Ltd. established in Vietnam
1995
Headquarters relocated to Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
2003
Qingdao Samyang Leather Co., Ltd. established in China
2005
Certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/TS 16949
2007
Leather manufacturing operations consolidated and relocated from Ansan to Gunpo
2022
Jun-Hong Huh appointed President & Co-CEO alongside Chairman Nam-Gak Huh
2026
Jun-Hong Huh appointed Vice Chairman & Co-CEO alongside Executive Vice President Dae-Rak Jung
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Our Commitments
SYTS's commitments are rooted in respect for materials, innovation with purpose, and responsibility that reaches beyond today—building industries designed to last.
01
We Pursue the Full Value
of Resources
SYTS unlocks the potential in every material and transforms it into value that society needs. Through refined processes and decades of expertise, we deliver quality and trust that stand the test of time.
02
We Choose Innovation
with Purpose
Innovation at SYTS isn't change for change's sake. It's progress in the right direction. We prioritize standards over speed and craftsmanship over efficiency, creating innovation grounded in principle.
03
We Build Industries
Meant to Last
We design with the environment, the industry, and future generations in mind. From materials research and process innovation to environmental stewardship, we're building sustainable systems, not temporary fixes.
Our Journey
01
Seoul HQ
301, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
+82 02-3453 3961
seoul@syts.com
02
Gunpo Tannery
90, Gongdan-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
+82 031-452-8107
gunpo@syts.com
Qingdao Factory (China)
The Qingdao facility is a wholly owned SYTS subsidiary operating in a modern, streamlined manufacturing environment. It handles intermediate and final processing for automotive seat and steering wheel cover leather. By bringing SYTS's proven tannery expertise to large-scale production lines in China, the facility ensures reliable supply without compromising on quality.
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Locations
Gunpo Tannery (Korea)
The SYTS Gunpo facility operates a complete tannery system, overseeing every step from raw hide soaking to final finishing. This ensures consistent quality and exceptional craftsmanship. Equipped with advanced automation, the facility produces high-quality leather for applications across multiple industries.
Built on decades of technical know-how and customer trust, SYTS stays true to the fundamentals of tanning while continuously adopting new technologies and responding to emerging trends.
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