Autowini History

From Korea's first export platform to a global industry leader.

Our Story

Autowini began in 2010 with a clear conviction: auto traders around the world deserved a reliable way to buy from Korea, and no such service existed. Jiyoung Han launched Autowini as a new venture to build it — Korea's first platform dedicated to used vehicle exports.

In 2014, Autowini became an independent company, Autowini Inc., with the ambition of building the world’s largest community for Korean used vehicle trade.

That same year, Autowini introduced Buy it Safely! — a patented, end-to-end vehicle export service in which Autowini sells directly to the buyer and manages every step, from listing to export clearance and shipping.

Today, Autowini leads the global online vehicle trade, serving buyers in more than 125 countries. The same passion that built Autowini continues to drive innovation across our brands — Auctionwini, Winilogis, and Partswini.

Milestones

2026
Global Reach
Serving 125+ countries, with 1,250,000+ registered buyers and 210,000+ vehicles listed
2025
New Services
Launched Rental Auction and Insurance Auction
2024
New Services
Launched “Buy Now!” for instant vehicle booking
2023
Product Innovation
Launched Price Guide and VIN Check
2022
Logistics
Launched Winilogis.com
2021
Growth
Surpassed 100,000 vehicles sold worldwide
2020
Mobile Platform
Launched the Autowini buyer app for Android
2019
Auction
Launched Auctionwini, Korea's first global auto auction
2018
Marketplace
Launched Partswini, an online auto parts store
2017
Infrastructure
Opened its own port yard and shipping service; added Arabic and Portuguese
2016
Global Expansion
Added French and Swahili
2015
Mobile Platform
Launched the Autowini Android app; added Spanish
2014
Company Milestone
Established Autowini Inc. as an independent company; launched “Buy it Safely!”, a patented end-to-end sales and export service
2013
Partnership
Signed remarketing agreements with Hyundai Construction Equipment and Volvo Construction Equipment
2012
Global Expansion
Launched a multilingual platform, beginning with Russian
2011
Digital Solutions
Introduced digital marketing solutions for Korean used car sellers
2010
Foundation
Launched Autowini.com, Korea's first dedicated used vehicle export platform

Awards & Recognition

2021
Best Brand Award
Used Car Export Consumer's Choice Best Brand Awards
2021
K-Startup Award
Three Consecutive Years 7th Korea Leading Enterprise Awards
2019
Service Innovator
Automobile Aftermarket Sector Korea's Leading Companies
2010
Best Website Recognition
Named one of Korea's Best Websites