Yuhan

#2625

Rank

$6.34B

Marketcap

South Korea

Country

Leadership team

Mr. Wook-Je Cho (Pres, CEO & Exec. Director)

Ms. Su Youn Nam M.D., Ph.D. (Sr. MD & Director of Central Research Institute)

Mr. Jong-Hong Lee (Managing Director of Dental Bus. TFT)

Products/ Services

Biotechnology, Health Care, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical

Headquarters

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Established

1926

Net Income

20M - 100M

Revenue

Above - 1B

Traded as

000100.KS

URL

https://www.yuhan.co.kr

Overview

Location

Recognition and Award

References

Summary

Yuhan Corporation, a pharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and production of active pharmaceutical products and intermediates in South Korea and internationally. It offers antivirals, antibiotics, antihistamines, antidiabetics, beta-lactamase inhibitors, CNS intermediates, and PEGylated compounds; and Revanex, an acid pump antagonist for the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastritis-related mucosal injury. The company also provides ETC products, such as cardiovascular, alimentary, genito-urinary, metabolic, respiratory and allergy, and neuro systems, as well as anti-infective, anti-cancer, and hormone and other products; and analgesics, anti-rheumatics, and anesthetics. In addition, it offers over-the-counter (OTC) products, including vitamins and minerals, hepatopathy drugs and tonics, respiratory system drugs, alimentary system drugs, dermatology and analgesics drugs, and others; and household and healthcare products, such as bleaches, detergents, pesticides, and oral care products. Further, the company engages in dental business and provides implants, dental equipment/consumable, and dental care products. Additionally, the company manufactures and sells medical supplies for livestock, aquatic animals, and companion animals; and provides contract manufacturing services. Yuhan Corporation was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

History

Yuhan was founded in 1926 by Na Seung-sik. Initially a trading company, it focused on the import and export of chemical products. In 1941, it partnered with Yamanouchi Chemical Research Institute to build a long-term relationship with Japan and import chemical drugs. In 1954, it established its own drug research center, and in 1961 began domestic manufacturing of drugs. Yuhan currently manufactures and distributes a wide variety of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.

Mission

Yuhan’s corporate mission is to contribute to the well-being of people around the world through developing innovative medicines and medical technologies.

Vision

Yuhan’s vision is to become a leading player in healthcare, by building a globally competitive healthcare platform.

Key Team

Mr. Chul-Ki Sa (MD & Chief of Devel. Unit)

Mr. Duk-Hyun Kang (MD & GM of Living Health Department)

Mr. Jung-Man Ha (Managing Director)

Mr. Hyeon-Yun Shin (MD & GM of ETC Sales 5 Department)

Mr. Bok-Kyu Yoon (MD & GM of ETC Bus. 8 Department)

Mr. Eun-Shik Kim (Managing Director of Health Functional Food Bus. Tft)

Mr. Jae-Kyo Kim (Exec. Vice Director & Head of the Pharmaceutical Bus. Mgnt. Dept.)

Recognition and Awards

Yuhan has been recognized for its achievements in developing innovative medicines, including the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Award for Innovation in Pharmaceuticals, the Korean Pharmaceutical Technology Institute’s Award for Innovation in Pharmaceuticals, and the Korean Development Institute's Award for Innovation in Drug Development.