Summary
Green Cross Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, develops drugs and vaccines in South Korea. The company provides plasma derivatives, including albumin, immunoglobulin, and antithrombin; and vaccines for hepatitis-B, Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever, influenza, flu, and varicella. It also offers prescription drugs for the bleeding symptom control and hemostasis for persons with hemophilia A; prevention and treatment of bleeding episodes induced by hemophilia A and post-operative treatment; and treatment of neutropenia, hunter syndrome, and liver cancer, as well as treatment of anti-inflammation, pain relief, and osteoarthritis. In addition, the company provides over the counter drugs. It also exports its products to approximately 50 countries. The company has a licensing and collaboration agreement with Tottori University for development of GM1 gangliosidosis chaperone therapy. The company was formerly known as Sudo Microorganism Medical Supplies Company and changed its name to Green Cross Corporation in 1971. Green Cross Corporation was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Yongin-si, South Korea. Green Cross Corporation is a subsidiary of Green Cross Holdings Corporation.
History
Green Cross was founded in 1984 by Raymond Zilinskas, a senior research fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. In 1988, the organization expanded its activities to other regions of the world, with the opening of offices in Mexico, Kenya, and Thailand. Since then, the organization has socially and environmentally upgraded communities in more than forty countries around the globe.
Mission
At Green Cross, we strive to provide efficient, locally based health services for those in need. We work with communities to create a healthier, more sustainable future through campaign initiatives, advocacy and activism, reconstruction, recovery, and restoration.
Vision
Our vision is to create a world where everyone has access to essential basic services such as health, clean water, sanitation, and food security.
Key Team
Mr. Pyung-Ju Jang (Sr. Managing Director of PR)
Mr. Young Sup Huh (Exec. VP)
Ms. Hwi-Jung Ji (Sr. Managing Director of R&D)
Mr. In-Jae Lee (Sr. MD & Director)
Mr. Jong-Ho Noh (Sr. Managing Director of Planning)
Mr. Kim Jin (Sr. Managing Director of R&D)
Mr. Dong-Ho Ahn (Managing Director of R&D)
Recognition and Awards
Green Cross has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Henry Dunant Award from the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights.
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