Through numerous attempts and relentless innovations,
we will advance the path of possibility
2015 - Now
Opening the Future of Manufacturing with Digital and AI
Building on footwear development and manufacturing capabilities accumulated over more than four decades,
Changshin’s innovation is now expanding into digital and AI. We are connecting floor experience with data,
applying new technologies, and building a manufacturing framework capable of faster, more accurate decision-making and execution.
Through this, we are creating unrivaled competitiveness that is uniquely Changshin’s, not easily replaced by anyone.
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
- Selected in the footwear manufacturing category at the 2026 Brand of the Year Awards
- Indonesia subsidiary received the environmental excellence award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry
- Reached cumulative production of one billion pairs
- Obtained CDP Climate Change Leadership Level A rating
- Indonesia subsidiary established footwear development center
- Received the Minister of Employment and Labor Award at the vocational competency development training best practice competition
- Indonesia subsidiary selected by the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM*) as an outstanding company in the Energy Management Leadership Award
- Obtained ISO* 27001 certification
- Vietnam subsidiary commended as an exemplary taxpayer by the General Department of Taxation
- Vietnam subsidiary named an outstanding CSR company by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Indonesia subsidiary received the Ministerial Award for excellence in employing persons with disabilities from the Ministry of Manpower
- Achieved revenue of KRW 2 trillion
- Ranked 4th among Busan companies by revenue
- Received the Korea Human Resources Development Grand Prize in the education program category
- Indonesia subsidiary received the eco-friendly excellence citation from the Environment and Forestry Agency
- Appointed Choongil Nam as CEO
- China subsidiary received Jiaozhou City's citation as an outstanding employer
- Unveiled the Group CI
- Vietnam subsidiary received the Labor Order, Second Class, from the President of Vietnam
- Indonesia subsidiary won first place in the large-company category as a leading company for health insurance (BPJS*)
- Established second Vietnam subsidiary
- Vietnam subsidiary achieved the Nike MI* Score GOLD rating
- Received Busan Metropolitan City's citation as an outstanding employer
- Ranked 6th among Busan companies by revenue
- Received commendation as one of Korea's Best Companies for Job Creation
- Vietnam subsidiary received the Minister of SMEs and Startups Award (Korea) for global CSR
- Vietnam subsidiary received the sustainability management excellence award from the Ministry of Industry and Tradea
- Indonesia subsidiary named an outstanding environmental management company by the Ministry of Environment
- Achieved revenue of KRW 1 trillion
- Named a Youth-Friendly Small Giant by the Ministry of Employment and Labor
- Received the Busan mayor's citation as an outstanding employer
- Vietnam subsidiary received the Korea-Vietnam CSR outstanding company award
- Established second Indonesia subsidiary
- Received the Presidential citation as one of the Top 100 Job-Creating Companies
- Received the Busan mayor's citation as an outstanding company
*Clean Energy Ministerial
*International Organization for Standardization
*Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial
*Manufacturing Index
2000 - 2014
Expanding the Production Network
Entering the 2000s, Changshin built its global manufacturing network, renaming the company and constructing a new headquarters
while establishing group affiliates and expanding overseas production bases. On this foundation, it equipped itself with more systematic
development and production capabilities, growing into a global footwear manufacturer.
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2007
2006
2005
2002
2000
- Indonesia subsidiary won first place in the Presidential Award for excellence in family planning
- Vietnam subsidiary established a satellite plant
- Indonesia subsidiary received the highest commendation for women's employment from the Ministry of Manpower
- Ranked 465th among Korean companies by revenue
- Vietnam subsidiary received the Labor Order from the President of Vietnam, a first among foreign-invested companies
- Achieved Changshin Group revenue of USD 580 million
- Entered the top 500 Korean companies by revenue
- China subsidiary named an outstanding CSR practice company at the Korea-China CSR Forum
- Vietnam subsidiary received the CSR Grand Prize marking the 20th anniversary of Korea-Vietnam diplomatic relations
- Established Indonesia subsidiary
- China subsidiary established a second satellite plant
- Vietnam subsidiary established footwear development center
- Achieved global TOP 3 ranking in Nike footwear production volume
- Received the Minister of Labor Award as an outstanding company in gender employment equality
- Established the LEAN Traning Center
- Received the Minister of Labor Award as an outstanding company in vocational competency development
- Relocated to newly built headquarters
- Established the Changshin Development Center (CDC)
- Renamed the company CHANGSHIN INC
1981 - 1999
Laying the Foundations of Footwear Manufacturing
Changshin began in 1981 as Daeshin Trading Co., Ltd. and took its first step into footwear manufacturing in 1983,
when its shoe production lines started running. It then expanded its production base into Vietnam and China,
preparing the groundwork for growth into a global footwear manufacturer.
1998
1995
1994
1987
1983
1981
- Adopted lean manufacturing, a first in the footwear industry
- Established China subsidiary
- Establishment of Satellite Factory in China
- Established Vietnam subsidiary
- Began Nike footwear production (OUTBREAK)
- Began footwear plant operations
- Established Daeshin Trading Co., Ltd. (now Changshin INC)
- Entered the Nike Logistics business