Ryoo Byung-Hwan – CEO, Yungjin – South Korea
The CEO of Yungjin, a leading Korean pharma company, talks about the revitalization of the company he has overseen since being appointed in 2010. To begin, could you please…
Yungjin Pharm. Co., Ltd was established in 1952, has been playing a major role as a forerunner in the Korean pharmaceutical industry for half a century. With the corporate mission of “To relieve the suffering of mankind from diseases with our innovative, effective and safe pharmaceutical products”, Yungjin has contributed to human health not only within Korea, but also through global expansion. As a result, Yungjin has received a total of 25 awards including the President’s Award for Superior Product Development, the Prime Minister’s Award, several Industry Awards, and many more. These accomplishments demonstrate Yungjin’s sustainability and commitment to the development of innovative products and business excellence in both overseas and domestic segments.
Contact Details:
451-20, Cheonho-dong,
Gangdong-gu,
Seoul, Korea
Tel : 82 2 2041 8200
Fax : 82 2 4630 9544
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