Also known as: 鍾根堂, CKD Pharmaceutical Corp. (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Chong Kun Dang (Korean: 종근당) is a South Korean multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Seoul. Founded as Goongbon Pharmacy under Japanese rule in 1941, it was renamed in 1946 and has since become one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in the country.
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Chong Kun Dang (종근당) — verified Korean company. Founded 1941-05-07. Industry: pharmaceutical industry.
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Headquarters: Seoul
Founded: 1941
Location: Seoul
Country: South Korea
Type: multinational pharmaceutical company
Former Name: Goongbon Pharmacy
Renamed: 1946
Foreign Ownership: 8.2%
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What is Chong Kun Dang?
Chong Kun Dang (Korean: 종근당) is a South Korean multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Seoul. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When was Chong Kun Dang founded?
Chong Kun Dang was founded in 1941-05-07 (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What industry is Chong Kun Dang in?
Chong Kun Dang operates in pharmaceutical industry (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's headquarters?
Chong Kun Dang — Headquarters: Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's founded?
Chong Kun Dang — Founded: 1941 (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's location?
Chong Kun Dang — Location: Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's country?
Chong Kun Dang — Country: South Korea (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's type?
Chong Kun Dang — Type: multinational pharmaceutical company (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's former name?
Chong Kun Dang — Former Name: Goongbon Pharmacy (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's renamed?
Chong Kun Dang — Renamed: 1946 (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Chong Kun Dang's foreign ownership?
Chong Kun Dang — Foreign Ownership: 8.2% (verified via Wikidata Q12617231 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC; Wikipedia Chong Kun Dang 2026-09-08 17:08 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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