About KTTA

  1. 2024
    Appointment of Chairman
    (16th~)
    Judeuk Bang
    CEO, Ducksan Enterprise
  2. 2023
    KTTA Homepage Renewal
  3. 2023
    60th-Anniversary Ceremony

    At the 60th-anniversary ceremony, the Korea Textile Trade Association(KTTA) encouraged field workers in the textile industry and pledged to explore the future vision of the textile and fashion industry. 68 excellent workers were awarded, and there were celebration speeches and an introduction of a video and book highlighting the 60-year history of the association.

  4. 2022
    Office Move
    518, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06180
  5. 2019
    Presidential Citation on 33rd Textile Day

    The Korea Textile Trade Association(KTTA) was honored as the best organization on the 33rd Textile Day and received the Presidential Citation. This is a recognition of its contribution to economic growth over the past 60 years as a key player of the textile industry by enhancing the competitiveness of domestic textile companies.

  6. 2019
    Office Move
    201, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu,
    Seoul, Republic of Korea, 05854
  7. 2019
    Association Logo Change
  8. 2015
    Appointment of Chairman
    (13rd~15th)
    Eunki Min
    CEO, Sungkwang
  9. 2013
    Association Name Change
    Korea Textile and Fabric Trade Association

    Korea Textile Trade Association
  10. 2007
    First Participation in PV Paris

    In 2007, Youngpoong Filltex participated in PV for the first time in Korea, and the number of participating companies increased every year through the support of the Korea Textile Trade Association(KTTA).

  11. 2003
    Appointment of Chairman
    (9~12th)
    Sangtae Park
    CEO, Seongan
  12. 2000
    Opening of a Website
    www.textra.or.kr
  13. 2000
    Appointment of Chairman
    (7~8th)
    Taeseung Kang
    CEO, Seungwoo Trading
  14. 1997
    Association Name Change
    Korea Textile and Fabric Export Association

    Korea Textile and Fabric Trade Association
  15. 1995
    10 Billion Dollars Textile Export Ceremony

    On April 20, 1995, the Korea Textile and Fabric Export Association hosted a ceremony to mark a significant milestone - Korea's textile exports surpassing 10 billion dollars. The event was attended by approximately 500 government officials and representatives from the textile industry. During the ceremony, 70 field workers were honored and received commendations for their contributions.

  16. 1993
    Appointment of Chairman
    (5~7th)
    Changho Park
    CEO, Kabul Trading
  17. 1981
    Appointment of Chairman
    (1st~4th) Youngki Baek
    CEO, Dongkuk Trading
  18. 1981
    Establishment of
    Korea Textile and Fabric Export Association

    The Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association merged with the Korea Tie-Dye Product Export Association and the Korea Cotton Product Export Association to form the Korea Textile and Fabric Export Association.

  19. 1978
    Appointment of Chairman(9th)
    Sangmo Son
    CEO, Samsung C&T
  20. 1977
    Presidential Citation on 14th Export Day

    On the 14th Export Day, held on December 22, 1977, three organizations—the Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association, the Korea Cotton Product Export Association, and the Korea Tie-Dye Product Export Association—were all honored with the Presidential Citation for their contributions to country's exports.

  21. 1974
    Multifiber Arrangement(MFA)

    The Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association and the Korea Cotton Product Export Association were appointed by the government as authorized organizations responsible for managing the quota system under the Multifiber Arrangement (MFA).

  22. 1974
    Appointment of Chariman(7-8th)
    Euntaek Lee
    CEO, Cheil Synthetic Textiles
  23. 1973
    Appointment of Acting Chairman
    Jungyeol Kim
    CEO, Samsung C&T
  24. 1972
    Overseas Offices(EEC, Hong Kong, USA)

    To support textile companies, the Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association operated the overseas offices. The offices were operated until the merger into the Korea Textile and Fabric Export Association in 1981.

  25. 1971
    Presidential Citation on 8th Export Day

    On the 8th Export Day, held on November 30, 1971, the Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association was honored with the Presidential Citation for its exceptional contribution to country's exports. During this period, Korea's textile exports were thriving, surpassing other industries, and the government took notice of this remarkable growth.

  26. 1971
    Association Name Change
    Korea Fabric Export Association

    Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association
  27. 1967
    Establishment of Korea Tie-Dye Product Export Association
  28. 1967
    Appointment of Chariman(4-7th)
    Jonggun Choi
    CEO, Sunkyong Textile
  29. 1965
    Establishment of Korea
    Cotton Product Export Association
  30. 1965
    Association Name Change
    Korea Silk Fabric Export Association

    Korea Fabric Export Association
    Appointment of Chariman(3rd)
    Jungmo Hong
    CEO, Samkwang Textile
  31. 1965
    Appointment of Chairman(2nd)
    Woonhang Kim
    CEO, Joseon Silk
  32. 1963
    Appointment of Chariman(1st)
    Hakseo Kim
    CEO, Daea Industry
  33. 1963
    Establishment of Korea Silk Fabric Export Association

    According to the Export Association Act enacted on September 9, 1961, the Korea Silk Fabric Export Association, which later became the Korea Textile Trade Association, was established through the general assembly held on May 25, 1963.

  1. 2024
    1. 02 Appointment of Chairman (16th~) Judeuk Bang CEO, Ducksan Enterprise
  1. 2023
    1. 08 KTTA Homepage Renewal
  1. 2022
    1. 01 Office Move
      518, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06180
  1. 2019
    1. 04 Office Move
      201, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 05854
  2. 2013
    1. 05 Association Name Change
      Korea Textile and Fabric Trade Association → Korea Textile Trade Association
  1. 2005
    1. 02 Launch Online Service for Members
  2. 2000
    1. 05 Opening of a Website
  1. 1999
    1. 04 Office Move
      Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul → Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
    2. 02 사단법인 한국섬유직물수출입조합 (민법 제 32조)
  2. 1997
    1. 07 Association Name Change
      Korea Textile and Fabric Export Association → Korea Textile and Fabric Trade Association
  3. 1990
    1. 05 Opening of Gangbuk Office
  1. 1988
    1. 08 Office Move
      Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul → Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  2. 1981
    1. 01 Establishment of Korea Textile and Fabric Export Association
      Korea Cotton Product Export Association merged into Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association
  3. 1980
    1. 11 Korea Tie-Dye Product Export Association merged into Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association
    2. 02 사단법인 한국섬유직물수출입조합 (민법 제 32조)
  4. 1975
    1. 07 Opening of Daegu Office
  5. 1972
    1. 06 Opening of Overseas Offices(EEC, Hong Kong, USA)
  6. 1971
    1. 02 Association Name Change
      Korea Fabric Export Association → Korea Yarn and Textile Export Association
  1. 1967
    1. 11 Establishment of Korea Tie-Dye Product Export Association
  2. 1965
    1. 11 Establishment of Korea Cotton Product Export Association
    2. 09 Association Name Change
      Korea Silk Fabric Export Association → Korea Fabric Export Association
  3. 1963
    1. 05 Establishment of Korea Silk Fabric Export Association