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History

We are striving to promote human health.
  • 2020’s
    • 2021
      11Launched 3 types of “Good: Eye” (eye health functional food) and 2 types of “Good: Joint” (joint health functional food).
      11Launched “MelaToning Cream” (skin pigmentation treatment)
      10Signed a “healthy and safe business partner agreement” with Yongma Logis-Korea Pharmaceutical Association for the collection of waste medicine and medical supplies.
      08Launched “Noseone Q” (nasal spray) and “Morgle One Q” (sore throat treatment).
      08Released the renewed “Vitagran” (specialized vitamin C brand).
      07Launched “Skin Guard Plus Black”
      05Selected as the managing organization for the national project of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy (“Customized 3D printing medicine and medical supply development”).
      05Launched “Circulan Co Q10” and “Circulan rTG Omega-3 1200.”
      04Minimax Jungle and SelfRx received the “iF Design Award.”
      02Launched Sokycool tablet, a complex digestive agent.

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    • 2020
      12Acquired consumer-centered management (CCM) certification 6 consecutive times.
      07Minimax Jungle received the main “Red Dot Design Award 2020.”
      07Launched “Acenon Cream” (acne treatment).
      06Launched “Diomax tablet” (hemorrhoid treatment).
      05Opened the official specialized brand mall “:Dmall.”
      04Established “Social Value Committee” for sustainability management.

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  • 2010’s
    • 2019
      10launches the cosmetic brand ‘FATION’.
      10releases 2 types of high-functional active vitamin ‘Onuel Vita’.
      09releases 3 types of fast-acting liquid painkiller ‘One-Q’ series.
      09releases ‘Gum Guard’ toothpaste, effective in protecting sensitivite teeth and preventing gum disease.
      06acquires the anti-corruption management system 'ISO 37001' certification.
      04founds the 'Bacchus' 3X3 basketball team.
      04releases the dry skin treatment 'Itchnon Cream'.
      04signs agreement with the Vietnamese government to export contraceptives to Vietnam.
      03Bacchus wins the grand prize in the 'Good Advertising Awards'.

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    • 2018
      12Released Bacchus flavored ‘Bacchus Jelly’
      09Released the fresh and powerful ‘Garglin Blast Toothpaste’.
      08Hosted the declaration ceremony for introducing compliance and anti-bribery management systems.
      05Released the denture cleaner, ‘Clident’.
      01Released ‘Iromeal’, the premium nutritional formula for patients.

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    • 2017
      07Hosted the 20th ‘Dong-A Pharma University Students Cross-country Walk’ & celebrated its 20th anniversary ceremony.
      03Released ‘Dong-A Denmark Probiotics’.

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    • 2016
      12Certified as an excellent company in the field of consumer-oriented management.
      11Signed the “one-company, one camp” agreement with the Army Training Center.
      03Held the unveling ceremony for Eyebon, an eye cleanser.

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    • 2015
      12Annual sales of Bacchus exceeded 200 billion won.
      11Unveiled “Morning Care GangHwang”.
      11Held the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Morning Care.
      05Took over four types of BAYER contraceptive pills.
      03Bacchus won the Grand Prize at the 23rd Consumer Chosen Good Advertisement Awards.

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    • 2014
      08Unveiled Korea’s first Cordyceps militaris health functional food, “Dongchung Ilgi”.
      02Unveiled Hairich Vedacell TM Hair Program.

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    • 2013
      11Bacchus advertisements won the Gold Prize at the 2013 Korea Advertisement Awards.
      03Switched to a holding company system. Divided into Dong-A Socio Holdings, Dong-A Pharmaceutical, and Dong-A ST.

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    • 2012
      09Held groundbreaking ceremony for Dong-A Meiji Bio Plant in Song-do
      09Listed Dong-A PharmTech on the KOSDAQ market

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    • 2011
      Hepatitis B drug LYII7 earned world-class certification (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
      12Unveiled new natural-material drug no.3, gastric-emptying accelerator Motilitone
      04Recruited employees for the 100th time
      02Posted South Korean pharmaceutical industry record sales of over KRW900 billion

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    • 2010
      09Acquired the pharmaceutical raw-material company Samchully Pharmaceutical and renamed it ST Pharm
      08The superbacteria antibiotic Tedizolid entered phase 3 clinical trials in the U.S.
      06Signed a comprehensive business agreement with GSK

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  • 2000’s
    • 2009
      11Zydena entered phase 3 clinical trials in the U.S.
    • 2007
      03Signed a license agreement with Trius Therapeutics in the U.S.on worldwide market development and sale regarding the superbacteria-targeting antibiotic Tedizolid

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    • 2005
      12Unveiled new drug no. 2, erectile dysfunction drug Zydena

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    • 2003
      Renamed Dong-A Glass Co. Soo Seok Co.
      11Chairman Kang Shin-ho sworn in as FKI Chairman

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    • 2002
      Posted South Korean pharmaceutical industry record sale of over KRW500 billion
      12Unveiled natural-material drug no.1, gastritis drug Stillen
      09Established Dong-A PharmTech

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    • 2000
      12Banwol Plant certified as BGMP-compliant
      01Cheonan Plant certified as KGMP-compliant and constructed

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  • 1980-1990's
    • 1998
      07Launched the university student long march through the national land

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    • 1995
      Established Suzhou Boik Beverage Co. in China
      Bacchus sales posted over KRW100 billion

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    • 1992
      03Renamed Dong-A Food Dong-A Otsuka

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    • 1990
      01Established Dong-A America in the U.S.

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    • 1989
      11Established Qingdao Jina Glass Co. in China

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    • 1988
      11Constructed the industry’s first and advanced KGLP research center in Sanggal

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    • 1987
      Exports posted over USD10 million
      11Developed the country’s first AIDS diagnosis reagent
      05Dong-A Food unveiled Pocari Sweat

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    • 1985
      04Designated as the industry’s first KGMP company no. 1
    • 1983
      07Established Yongma Logis Co., acquired a transport business license.
      02Constructed an enzyme and raw-material synthesis plant in Banwol

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    • 1981
      07Began to export Bacchus-D to the U.S

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    • 1980
      05Constructed the country’s first GMP plant in Anyang

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  • 1930-1970's
    • 1979
      08Successfully synthesized the latest semi-synthetic penicillin Talampicillin
      03Founded Dong-A Food (spun off from Dong-A Pharmaceutical Food Division); produced Oran-C, Cocas, Narangd Cider, etc.
    • 1978
      Established Dong-a Glass Co.
    • 1977
      07Launched a research center

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    • 1970
      02Went public, increased capital to KRW750 million

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    • 1967
      Sales rose to no. 1 in the domestic pharmaceutical industry

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    • 1963
      08Began to produce the comprehensive nutritious tonic Bacchus-D

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    • 1960
      Began to produce the broad-spectrum antibiotic Kanamycin

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    • 1959
      09Began to recruit employees openly
    • 1958
      Constructed a modern-style plant and office in Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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    • 1949
      08Renamed the company Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co.

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    • 1932
      12Launched wholesale business for medicines and hygienic materials in Junghak-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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