KOCHON CHONG-KUN LEE
1919 Chong-Kun “Kochon” Lee born in Dangjin
Settled down at Tomakchon
Graduated from Hwakwang Primary School
Started Working an ironworks as an apprentice. Worked for Suzuki electrical shop
Rice delivery service at Kyungsung Rice Mill
Devoted himself to the pharmaceutical industry as a drug salesman
Started “Gungbon Pharmacy”
The Western Yakwoohoe: The meeting of local pharmacy managers in Mapo-gu & Seodaemun-gu was formed
After the incident of fake Whal Myung Su in 1948, he decided to manufacture medicine
Continued medicine sales in the Busan market during the evacuation period
The plant at Bosu-dong, Busan extended and production goods expanded
Incorporated Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
After visiting pharmaceutical companies in 16 countries for 97 days, he decided to start own-production of raw materials for antibiotic
Began giving scholarships for children of company members
Went abroad for inspection and market research for second overseas pharmaceutical firm
Established the Chong Kun Dang Scholarship Foundation
Provided 1,056 pyeong in Gangwon-do’s Pungho Academy (for students who could not advance to middle school)
Inauguration of the Chairman of the Korean Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
Providing free meals for every employee
Establishment of a joint company with Rhone-Poulenc Korea
Published memoirs ‘Me, Pharmaceutics, and Chong Kun Dang’
Establishment of a joint company with Roche Korea
Received the Order of Civil Merit, Magnolia Medal Establishment of a joint company with GSK-Korea
Establishment of the Kochon Educational Foundation
Kochon passed away
Republished memoirs ‘Me, Pharmaceutics, and Chong Kun Dang’
Established the ‘Kochon Prize’
Kochon, Selected as one of ‘Korean Historical Figure’
