Founder's Message
YoungAn Hat is the forefront innovator in the art of hat craftsmanship.
Since its humble beginnings in Cheonggyecheon, Seoul in 1959, YoungAn Hat has evolved into a global powerhouse, proudly leading the industry by selling over 100 million hats annually worldwide.
From its inaugural export to Japan in 1966, YoungAn Hat rapidly expanded its footprint across North America and Europe, now spanning 22 corporations and 14 state-of-the-art production facilities in 12 countries.
Since 1995, YoungAn has diversified its portfolio with innovations in forklifts and commercial vehicles, while maintaining its core commitment to excellence in hat manufacturing. We remain steadfast in our dedication to delivering exceptional products, having started from a single hat and now serving customers globally.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to our supporters in Korea and beyond, and look forward to continuing this journey together towards a bright future with YoungAn Hat.
Honorary Chairman Baik Sung-Hak
History of YoungAn
1959
YoungAn Hat Shop was founded, marking the beginning of a long-standing legacy in headwear manufacturing.
1969
Established as YoungAn Hat Company and began exports to the United States.
1984
Relocated headquarters to Bucheon and formally incorporated as YoungAn Hat Co., Ltd.
1990–1993
Formed a U.S. sales corporation and key joint ventures; surpassed USD 100 million in annual sales and 40% of the global headwear market share..
2005
Opened a factory in Vietnam, strengthening production capabilities.
2017
Established a Sri Lanka factory specializing in felt and straw hats.
1962
Produced Korea’s first domestic Panama hat, showcasing early craftsmanship and innovation.
1975
Strengthened brand identity through the development and registration of the YoungAn trademark.
1985–1989
Expanded globally with factories in Costa Rica, the U.S., Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, and established a Canadian sales corporation.
2000-2004
Expanded global manufacturing in Sri Lanka, China, and the U.S. while strengthening market leadership.
2009
Expanded capacity with a second factory YoungAn Int'l Ltd. in Bangladesh.
2017–2018
Formed a joint venture in China and expanded sales presence in Australia and Singapore.
Our Partners
We’re proud to work with many clients, past and present, across the headwear industry. We prioritize every customer, take extra steps to accommodate order-specific needs, and focus on building long-term relationships through thoughtful support and consistent follow-through.
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YoungAn Showroom
Step into our hat showroom, built on a rich history of headwear manufacturing and decades of accumulated styles, and craftsmanship. Visit our Korea HQ to explore the collection in person and discuss your next program with our team.