Established in 1947 as the first chemical company in Korea.
50's ~ 60's
- Begins Korea's first plastic manufacturing business
- Produces Korea's first toothpaste
- Expands production of plastic related products to vinyl flooring and PVC pipe
- Extends household products to synthetic detergent, and cosmetic & laundry soaps
- Goes public and placed stocks on the market

70's~80's
- Discovers the world's first gemifloxacin quinolone antibiotics
- Begins mass production of Korea's first lithium-ion batteries
- Takes over Hyundai's PVC operation
- Detached as an independent company from LG Chemical ...[More]- Acquired LG Daesan Petrochemicals Ltd.

Corporate Spin Off
LG Chem has been detached from LG Chemical Ltd. in April 1, 2001
to unlock long-term shareholder value and provide investors with
investment opportunities in highly focused entities.LG Chemical
spun-off into LG Chem Investment (LGCI), LG Chem and
LG Household & Healthcare.