KOCHON CHONG-KUN LEE
Started “Gungbon Pharmacy”
Closed due to Japan’s corporate restructuring law
Started “Chong Kun Dang Pharmacy”
Founded “Taekwang Chemical Laboratory”
Chungjeongro Pharmaceutical Factory after returning to the capital
Incorporated Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
The first technical cooperation(with Leo Pharma, Denmark)
Constructed Chungjeong-ro Office
Constructed a synthesis plant. The first success of synthesizing Chloramphenicol in Korea
US FDA approval for Chloramphenicol
Changed name to Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corp. Exported Chloramphenicol to Japan
Established Central Research Laboratories
Constructed an antibiotic fermentation plant
Pinned Rifamycin, the anti-tuberculosis drug successful at fermentation for the 4th time in the world Completed Chong Kun Dang Building
The second success of synthesizing Bacampicillin HCI in the world
US FDA approval for Rifampicin
Launched OMP a peptic ulcer remedy
Central Research Laboratories expanded and reorganized into CKD Research Institute(technology labs and new drug discovery labs) Launched DILATREND an antihypertensive agent Launched CIPOL·N an immunosuppressive agent
Cheonan GMP Plant completed Launched LOVALORD an antihyperlipidaemic agent
Launched CAMTOBELL a new anticancer drug Launched ANYDIPINE an antihypertensive agent
Launched TACROBELL an immunosuppressive agent
Launched PREGREL an antiplatelet agent Launched LIPILOU an antihyperlipidaemic agent
Moved CKD Research Institute to Yongin in 2011 and changed name to CKD Hyojong Research Institute
Korea FDA approved anti-diabetic drug DUVIE
Received commendation from the Minister of Commerce and Industry for paving the way in the global market
Received commendation from the president of Korea for proclamation of the Charter of National Education
Received the Bronze Tower Order of Industry Service Merit, Received commendation from the Prime Minister for increasing exports
Received the Silver Tower Order of Industry Service Merit
Received letter of appreciation from president of Korea
Received letter of appreciation from president of Korea
Received commendation from president of Korea
Received the Order of Civil Merit, Magnolia Medal, Establishment of a joint company with GSK-Korea
Received certificate of merit from the Korea Management Association
Received award from the Korea Industry Microorganism Institution