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Yuhan Corporation
Native name
주식회사 유한양행
Company typePublic
KRX: 000100
IndustryPharmaceutical
Founded1926; 99 years ago (1926)
FounderIlhan New
Headquarters,
Key people
Cho Wook-je
(Chairman & CEO)
Websiteeng.yuhan.co.kr
Footnotes / references
[1]
Yuhan
Hangul
유한양행
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYuhan Yanghaeng
McCune–ReischauerYuhan Yanghaeng

Yuhan Corporation (Korean주식회사 유한양행; Hanja株式會社 柳韓洋行; RRJusik Hoesa Yuhan Yanghaeng) is a South Korean pharmaceutical and chemical company headquartered in Daebang-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul. It was established in 1926 by New Il-han and has been listed on the Korea Stock Exchange since 1962.[1][2] Yuhan is one of the top Korean pharmaceutical companies, along with Celltrion, Samsung Biologics, GC Pharma, and Hanmi Pharmaceutical.[3]

Group families

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  • Yuhan-Kimberly
  • Yuhan-Clorox Co., Ltd.
  • Yuhan Chemical, Inc.
  • Yuhan Medica Corporation
  • Janssen Korea, Ltd.
  • Gujarat Themis Biosyn, Ltd.(GTBL)

Successive Chairmen

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  • Chairman
    • Yu Il-han (1951~1954/1957~1966/1969~1971)
    • Yeon Man-hui (1993~1996)
  • Chief Executive Officer
    • Yu Il-han (1936~1942/1946/1948~1951/1955~1957/1966~1969)
    • Yu Myeong-han (1942~1946)
    • Gu Yeong-suk (1946~1948)
    • Yu Teu-kan (1951~1953)
    • Lee Geon-ung (1957~1961)
    • Baek Dae-hyeon (1961~1964)
    • Jo Dong-su (1964~1966)
    • Jo Gwon-sun (1969~1979)
    • BAK Chun-geo (1979~1985)
    • Hong  Byeong-gyu (1985~1988)
    • Yeon Man-huiI (1988~1993)
    • Kim Tae-hun (1993~1997)
    • Kim Seon-jin (1997~2003)
    • Cha Jung-geun (2003~2009)
    • Kim Yun-seop (2009~2015)
    • Choe Sang-ghu (2009~2012)
    • Lee Jeong-hui (2015~2021)
    • Jo Uk-je (2021~ )

Products

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Yuhan Brands

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  • Pharmaceutical
  • Non-Pharm/Medical Care
  • Health Food
  • Dental/Tooth Care
  • Chemical Cosmetic
  • Living Product
  • Animal Pharmaceuticals

Other Brands

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Affiliates

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Existence

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  • Yuhan Chemical
  • Yuhan Medica
  • Hanwha Chlorox: Manufacturer of Hanwha Lax and Hanwha Gen.
  • Eucalix: Manufacturer of air fresheners, foaming soaps, and hand sanitizers.
  • Immunoncia: Pharmaceutical developer.
  • WiseMed: Manufacturer and seller of infusion solutions.
  • AdPharma: R&D company for new and improved drugs.
  • G.T.B.L: Local joint venture in India.
  • YUHAN USA CORPORATION: A local subsidiary in the United States.
  • yuhan yanghua hongkong limited: A local subsidiary in Hong Kong.
  • YUHAN UZBEKISTAN: Local subsidiary in Uzbekistan.
  • YUHAN ANZ Pty Ltd: A local subsidiary in Australia established in 2019.
  • WARRANTECH: Dental implant manufacturer
  • Yoohan Health Life: Formerly Yoohan Phyllia, a health supplement manufacturer.
  • SB Biopharm: Manufacturer of veterinary drugs, veterinary quasi-drugs, and feed.

Past

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  • Yuhan Industries: Currently Yu Yu Pharmaceutical.
  • Korean Motors: formerly known as Yuhan Motor Company.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Yuhan Annual Report 2019" (PDF). Yuhan Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Lim, Jeong-yeo (April 7, 2019). "[Eye on Business] Ilhan New, trailblazer in Korean pharma industry". The Korea Herald.
  3. ^ Kim, Si-gyun; Lee, Susan (March 10, 2022). "Korean pharmas, biotech firms poised to reap over $816 mn revenue in 2022". Maeil Business Newspaper.
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  • Official website
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