Korea Kumho Petrochemical co., Ltd., was Korea-first organic rubber chemical manufacturer. After having made rapid industrial strides which required improved quality and enhanced technology, Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.,joined with Monsanto Chemical Company, the pioneer of rubber chemicals in the United States, to form Kumho Monsanto, Inc., establishing valuables R&D and technical tie-ups.Where Kumho had previously depended chiefly on importing organic rubber chemicals, Kumho Monsanto achieved successful localization of their manufacture. Focusing on mature high-value-added products through strenuous R&D, Kumho Monsanto is about to make another take-off to become the true world leader of the fine chemical industry in the year 2000.