Isu Group

Isu Co., Ltd. (or Isu Group; ) is a South Korea-based business group engaged in the chemical, electronics, construction, and pharmaceutical industries.

History

The history of the Isu Group began in 1969 with the establishment of Isu Chemical. Founded by chemistry professors from Ewha Womans University, the company focused on the production of raw materials for detergents and petrochemicals. In 1995, the company was acquired by Kim Joon-sung, the former governor of the Bank of Korea. Following this acquisition, the company began a process of diversification, eventually evolving into the multi-industry business group it is today.[1] In 1995, the group expanded into the electronics sector by acquiring a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, which was later renamed Isu Petasys. [2][3]

See also

  • List of South Korean companies

References

  1. Eun-joo Lee. Isu bets big on bio-industries Korea Joongang Daily, November 14, 2010^
  2. John Kang. AI Chip Boom Propels Chairman Of Korean Circuit Board Maker Into The Billionaire Ranks Forbes, October 16, 2025^
  3. Yoojung Lee. AI Boom Fuels 487% Stock Surge for South Korean Family Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, August 4, 2023^