Samyang in Numbers
Take a look at Samyang's key achievements and historical moments
from the past 100 years, quantified in numbers.
The record of
growth over 100 years
Samyang achieved development and innovation in various areas of life since 1924.
We now prepare ourselves for another big leap forward in the coming 100 years.
What is the area of land created
by Samyang on the sea?
Samyang conducted land reclamation projects on the vast sea to create
new farmland and promote economic independence for our nation.
Past reclaimed land area
6 times the size of Yeouido
(a district in Seoul)
How much has Samyang grown so far?
Starting with one business site in 1924, Samyang has continuously grown and now holds numerous business sites and affiliates not only in the domestic market but also in various countries around the world.
38 domestic,
17 overseas
12 domestic,
19 overseas
Samyang’s proud technology
Samyang develops core technologies based on various expertise
and is committed to enhancing future technological competitiveness,
recognized for its practicality.
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First patent
application date1980
year -
Patent application
achievementsWeekly application count
1.5cases
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Total registered count
3,667
cases
Formula for Samyang’s growth over
100 years: Based on trust
By achieving consistent revenue growth, Samyang has earned the trust of its
customers and has produced tangible results, growing into a global corporation.
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Total assets
7.7trillion won
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Revenue
4.9trillion won
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Net Profit
(for the fiscal year)3,387billion won
*As of December 2023
Samyang's DNA of
nurturing talent for 100 years
Grounded in Samyang's philosophy of 'providing opportunities to fulfill dreams' in social contributions,
Samyang provides diverse opportunities for individuals to develop into exceptional talents.
Cumulative beneficiary count
Yang Young,
Sudang Foundation
Cumulative benefit amount
Outstanding results achieved
through sustained efforts
Samyang has filled various aspects of our lives with abundance
and convenience through constant challenges and efforts.
‘EASY TOMORROW’, the absolute presence of
hangover relief products
The consumption of 'EASY TOMORROW' before drinking has emerged
as a new drinking culture, leading to high sales figures and ongoing rapid growth.
- day
- hour
- second
86,400 sale
Samyang's technological prowess leading
in core materials development
Samyang is moving towards a better future together by advancing our portfolio of existing businesses,
expanding the variety of high added-value products, and developing unrivaled R&D capabilities
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No. 1 global market share
Surgical suture thread- Cumulative sales
since 1998 -
2,364,849km
236million km
- When converted into distance,
it could encircle the Earth - Approx.60times
- Cumulative sales
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The main raw material
for polyester fiber, TPA- The number of garments
produced using TPA - 2,497billion pieces
- The number of garments
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Core materials used in various industries,
Products produced with PC compound- Automotive headlamps
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150
million units
- TV
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8,500
million units
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Ion Exchange Resin,
Technology for
Clean Water-
Amount of water
purified over 48 years The period of time in which all
South Korean can use it for water
in their daily lives. -
Approx.
3,715billion m366years
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Amount of water
Samyang is
creating special value
Samyang is establishing the first-of-its-kind record in Korea
through the creation of value in new fields.
The first title
achieved domestically
by Samyang
Samyang’s passion for making South Korea a technological powerhouse
Through its persistent spirit of challenge and continuous research achievements,
Samyang has earned recognition for its outstanding technical prowess,
becoming a catalyst for spreading the reputation of a globally leading corporation that pioneers change.
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- 1976, First domestic commercial production of ion exchange resins for ultrapure water
- Until then, South Korea had been dependent on imports for ion exchange resins used in ultrapure water applications. However, in 1976, Samyang achieved a significant milestone by producing ion exchange resins domestically for the first time, solidifying its position as the nation's sole specialized corporation in cation and anion ion exchangeresins.
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- 1995, Development of the anticancer drug ‘Genexol’ using plant cell culture technology
- In 1995, Samyang Group succeeded in the mass production of Paclitaxel, an anticancer drug substance, and ‘Genexol’ for the first time in South Korea, leveraging its plant cell culture technology.
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- 2023, Commercialization of eco-friendly material 'Isosorbide’
- Samyang Group successfully commercialized Isosorbide, an eco-friendly bioplastic material that can replace petrochemical materials, for the first time in South Korea and second in the world.
