KMW INC.
KMW INC. is a South Korean specialist in RF (radio frequency) technologies and equipment for wireless base stations, founded in 1991 and listed on KOSDAQ since 2000.
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Overview
KMW INC. (originally Korea Microwave) is a South Korean communications equipment company focused on core radio frequency (RF) technologies and products for modern wireless base stations. Founded in January 1991, the company has grown into a leading provider of RF components and subsystems that connect mobile networks, serving major telecom operators and infrastructure vendors worldwide. Its product portfolio includes innovative RF technology and automated process solutions for base station systems, supporting successive generations of mobile technology from earlier standards through 5G. KMW listed on the KOSDAQ market in March 2000, giving it access to public capital to expand research and development and global operations. The company reported revenue of 338.4 billion KRW for the 2020 calendar year and a market capitalization of 2.154 trillion KRW as of the second quarter of June 2021. By the 2024 fiscal year, capital stood at 87.3 billion KRW and market capitalization at 478.3 billion KRW as of the third quarter of September 2025, with approximately 800 employees including overseas subsidiaries. Earlier disclosures noted 1,684 employees including overseas subsidiaries, reflecting changes in headcount over time. KMW positions itself as a pioneer in telecommunications innovation, aiming to empower a hyper-connected digital world. The company emphasizes green management and corporate social responsibility alongside its technology mission. Its global presence spans multiple locations, and it maintains relationships with major customers in the telecom industry. Through continuous investment in RF technology and automated processes, KMW supports the evolution of wireless networks and the rollout of 5G infrastructure.
History
KMW INC. was established in January 1991 under the name Korea Microwave. From its inception, the company focused on radio frequency (RF) technology, which became the foundation of its business in communications equipment for wireless base stations. Over the following decade, KMW developed core RF components and subsystems that telecom operators and infrastructure vendors require to build and upgrade mobile networks. In March 2000, KMW listed on the KOSDAQ market, a significant milestone that provided public capital to accelerate research and development and expand its global footprint. The company continued to invest in RF innovation, positioning itself as a specialist in the technologies that enable wireless connectivity. Its products supported the evolution of mobile networks through multiple generations, including the transition to 5G. By the early 2020s, KMW had achieved substantial scale. For the 2020 calendar year, the company reported revenue of 338.4 billion KRW. As of the second quarter of June 2021, its market capitalization reached 2.154 trillion KRW, and it employed 1,684 people including overseas subsidiaries. The company maintained a global presence with multiple locations and served major customers in the telecommunications industry. In subsequent years, KMW continued to navigate the cyclical telecommunications equipment market. By the 2024 fiscal year, its capital was 87.3 billion KRW, and as of the third quarter of September 2025, its market capitalization stood at 478.3 billion KRW. The number of employees, including overseas subsidiaries, was approximately 800. Throughout its history, KMW has emphasized technological leadership, green management, and corporate social responsibility, aiming to empower a hyper-connected digital world.
- 2025
Market capitalization was 478.3 billion KRW as of Q3 September.
- 2024
Capital stood at 87.3 billion KRW for fiscal year 2024.
- 2021
Market capitalization reached 2.154 trillion KRW as of Q2 June.
- 2020
Reported revenue of 338.4 billion KRW for the calendar year.
- 2000
Listed on KOSDAQ in March.
- 1991
Founded in January as Korea Microwave.
Products and positioning
Leading communication equipment specialist connecting the world through RF technology leadership and innovation in telecommunications.
Core RF technologies and products for modern wireless base stations
Innovative technology and automated process solutions
5G technology and global business cooperation
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