Korea United Pharm Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products in South Korea. It offers products in the areas of respiratory system, musculo-skeletal system, gastro-intestinal tract system, cardiovascular system, anti-cancer, anti-infectives, allergy, immune system, central nervous system, and other diseases, as well OTC drugs. The company also exports its products to approximately 40 countries. Korea United Pharm Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

History

Korea United Pharm has a long history of developing innovative pharmaceutical and biomedicine products. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Kim Hyung-jin, KUP has grown to become one of the largest companies in South Korea's pharmaceutical industry. KUP has developed several noteworthy treatments, including one of the first Korean treatments for cancer, as well as treatments for HIV and other infectious diseases.

Mission

Korea United’s mission is to develop and commercialize innovative medicines that will Improve the quality of life for people worldwide, while also promoting environmental sustainability.

Vision

Korea United Pharm's vision is to become a global leader in biomedical research and development, dedicated to translating breakthrough scientific discoveries into life-saving medicines and treatments.

Key Team

Oh-Byung Gwon (Managing Director)

Yong-Woo Cho (Managing Director)

Won-Tae Jung (Sr. Managing Director)

Mr. Duk-Young Kang (Chief Exec. Officer)

Recognition and Awards

Korea United Pharm has won several awards, including the Ministry of Health & Welfare Good Innovation Award for its pioneering work in drug development and the Korean Technology of the Year Award for its leading role in R&D. KUP was also honored with the Society for Pharmaceutical Research & Development's Drug Innovation Award for its development of a groundbreaking anti-inflammatory drug.

References

https://in.investing.com/equities/united-pharm

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/033270.KS/profile?p=033270.KS

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/korea-united-pharm

https://www.kup.co.kr

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Leadership team

Gui-Ja Kim (Sr. Managing Director)

Hyung-Rae Kim (Sr. Managing Director)

Jin-Ho Cho (Sr. Managing Director)

Products/ Services

Health Care, Pharmaceutical

Number of Employees

500 - 1000

Headquarters

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Established

1987

Net Income

5M - 20M

Revenue

100M - 500M

Traded as

KRX:033270

Social Media

URL

https://www.kup.co.kr

Last updated: Tue Feb 25 2025

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