Yuhan

Yuhan Corporation 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

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

Successive Chairmen

  • 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

Yuhan Brands

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

Other Brands

  • Arm & Hammer

Affiliates

Existence

  • 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

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

See also

  • Yuhan University

References

  1. Yuhan Annual Report 2019 Yuhan Corporation, retrieved July 11, 2021^
  2. Jeong-yeo Lim. [Eye on Business] Ilhan New, trailblazer in Korean pharma industry The Korea Herald, April 7, 2019^
  3. Si-gyun Kim, Susan Lee. Korean pharmas, biotech firms poised to reap over $816 mn revenue in 2022 Maeil Business Newspaper, March 10, 2022^