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About YOUYOUNG

History/Awards

Since its inception in 1991, Youyoung has established itself as an innovative leader in the footwear textile industry. For example, over the past decade, we have pioneered circular knit jacquard and solidified our position as a top-tier player of warp engineered mesh. In addition, our industry-leading manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and Indonesia empowers us to deliver high-volume products with competitive pricing and short lead-times.

2024
  • January
  • · Certified as leading company in strategic industries of Busan(Life style industry)
2023
  • November
  • · Outstanding Workplace Innovation Company in 2023 (Minister of Employment and Labor Award)
    · Commendation for Export Merit on "Textile Day" (Korea Federation of Textile Industries)
    · Commendation for Excellent Work-Life Balance Company in 2023 (Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City Award)
    · Global Recycled Standard Scope Certificate
  • May
  • · Grand Prize for the 17th Green Energy Excellence Company in South Korea (Hankook Ilbo, Korea Environment Corporation, Korea Energy Economics Institute)
  • April
  • · Commendation for Outstanding Inno-Biz Businessman in 2023(Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City Award)
    · Certification of HIGG INDEX FEM
  • January
  • · Started SWEM local production from IDN
2022
  • July
  • · Earned ISO 45001 Occupational Health And Safety Management System, ISO 50001 Energy Management System
  • April
  • · Commendation for Busan Regional Small and Medium Venture Business (Administrator of Busan Regional SMEs and Startups Award)
  • February
  • · Earned ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environment Management
  • January
  • · Established Technical Support Center (USA)
    · Upgraded facilities for Sustainability (VTN, IDN)
2021
  • december
  • · Appreciation plaque from Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City)
  • October
  • · Certification of Inno-Biz (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
  • July
  • · Selected as 100 promising Green New Deal companies (Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Ministry of Environment)
  • January
  • · Expanded VTN factory (Large-scale new factory)
    · Upgraded overall operation system
    · Awarded the Performance in Digital (Adidas)