000157.KS Doosan Corporation

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Doosan Corporation, a global conglomerate headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, was established in 1896. Initially known as OB Beer, Ltd., the company rebranded to Doosan Corporation in September 1998. Its expansive operations span across South Korea, the United States, various regions of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, with a significant international presence. The company engages in a broad spectrum of industries, including heavy industry, machinery manufacturing, and residential construction. It is a key producer and distributor of items such as copper-clad laminates, hydraulic and industrial machinery, internal combustion engines, construction equipment, and transportation vehicles and their components. In the construction sector, Doosan undertakes substantial projects encompassing apartment complexes, nuclear steam supply systems (NSSS), balance of plant (BOP) facilities, turbines, general plant infrastructure, freshwater and water treatment systems, and road networks. Doosan provides extensive service offerings, including the development and ongoing maintenance of information technology systems, comprehensive research and development, manufacturing support, IT solutions, marketing, financial services, engineering expertise, and specialized software and systems engineering. Furthermore, its diverse business interests extend to software creation and supply, electric power generation and distribution, the production, leasing, and sale of forklifts, and real estate development. The corporation is also active in financial investment, advertising, sports management, golf club and condominium operations, and educational services.