77 years
of innovation

Our brand, legacy, and evolution.

From Daedong’s founding in South Korea to KIOTI’s global growth, our history is built on practical engineering, innovation, and a commitment to the people who work the land.

For more than 70 years, Daedong has helped shape modern agriculture, pioneering industry firsts to become Korea’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturer. Pronounced like “Coyote,” KIOTI takes its name from the resilient North American wild canine, symbolising strength, adaptability, and determination in markets around the world.

1947

Where it all began

Sam-Man Kim and his brothers founded Daedong Industrial in Jinju, South Korea.

1962

First power tillers

Daedong began manufacturing power tillers, mechanising Korean agriculture.

1971

First combine harvesters

A major leap for efficient, large-scale farming.

2001

KIOTI arrives in Europe

Daedong founded its European corporation.

2015

Driving innovation forward

Daedong launched Korea's first electric utility cart.

2023

Robots

Daedong enters the market for agricultural and non-agricultural 'robots'

2023

Autonomous driving

Daedong's autonomous agricultural machinery becomes the first in the country to pass national autonomous driving tests

2024

Agricultural GPT

Daedong launches the industry's first interactive agricultural GPT chat service

2026

Leading with smart technology

Daedong introduces Korea's first AI-powered tractor.