Yuhan Corporation () is a South Korean

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company headquartered in

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. It was established in 1926 by New Il-han and has been listed on the

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since 1962. Yuhan is one of the top Korean pharmaceutical companies, along with

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, GC Pharma, and Hanmi Pharmaceutical.

Group families

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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

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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.

References

External links

* {{Portal bar, Companies, South Korea Chemical companies of South Korea Companies based in Seoul Dental companies Pharmaceutical companies of South Korea Veterinary medicine companies Companies listed on the Korea Exchange Companies in the KOSPI 200 Health care companies of South Korea Pharmaceutical companies established in 1926 South Korean brands 1926 establishments in Korea Companies of Korea under Japanese rule