KUKDO MUSEUM
1972 02 Founded Kukdo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
1973 01
Completed Seoul Production Site(YD-PLANT)
1983 10
Established Kukdo Research Institute
1985 11 Achieve US$10mm in export performance
1989 08
Listed on Korean Stock Exchange
1994 04 Completed Iksan Production Site
1994 05
Participate in the “Great Man-Made River” Project in LIBYA as an Epoxy Supplier
1996 05
Completion of Sihwa Production Site
1997 04
Completion of New Office Building
1998 06
Entered into Polyurethane Business
1999 04 Changed Company Name to Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd.
2002 04
Established Kukdo Chemicals (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., a 1st Subsidiary in China
2004 07
Completion of Busan Production Site
2005 06 Seoul Production Site Relocation
2008 03
Acquired Hajin Chemtech(renamed as “Kukdo Finechem Co., Ltd.”)
2011 12
Achieved US$300mm in Export Performance
2013 02 Established Nichido Chemical Co., Ltd.
2015 12 Achieved US$10bn
2016 05
Completion of Kukdo Innovation(R&D) Center
2017 05 Established Kukdo Chemical India Private Limited in India
2017 09 Established Kukdo Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
2017 11 Established Kukdo Chemical (Ningbo) Co., Ltd., a 2nd Subsidiary in China
2018 05 Completion of Hwaseong Production Site
2020 09 Completion of New Office Building in West Operations
2020 11 Completion of India Production Site
2021 04 Established Kukdo Europe GmbH in Germany
2022 01 Established Kukdo Chemical America, Inc. in USA
2022 02 Completion of Remodeling in Kukdo Innovation Center
2022 04 Completion of Ningbo Production Site in China
2022 08 Acquired Seogyoheungup Co., Ltd.
2023 12 Completion of Busan 2nd Production Site
2024 10 Merger of Kukdo Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Establishment
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1972 02 Founded Kukdo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
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1983 10 Established Kukdo Research Institute
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1997 04 Completion of New Office Building
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2016 03 Completion of Kukdo Innovation(R&D) Center
On Feb. 22nd 1972, KUKDO’s history began in Seoul where the HQ is located.
From the fist Korean epoxy company achieving a miracle of Han River to the chemical materials company providing the foundation of various industries,
we have continued to write new KUKDO’s history in the same place.
Challenge to Enter the World
In 1980’s, KUKDO challenged the global market.
We have pioneered the market in competition with global major players.
Beyond the world No.1 epoxy company toward the world leading chemical materials company…
KUKDO’s challenge continues today.
Sustainable Growth
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'73 01 Completion of Seoul Production Site(YD-PLANT)
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'94 04 Completion of Iksan Production Site
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'96 05 Completion of Sihwa Production Site
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'03 11 Completion of Kunshan Production Site in China
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'04 07 Completion of Busan Production Site
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'18 05 Completion of Hwaeseoung Production Site
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'20 11 Completion of Dahej Production Site in India
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'22 04 Completion of Ningbo Production Site in China
KUKDO has been positioned as a constant partner under the value of customer satisfaction.
A Key to our growth, which has been to increase production capacity by expanding factories is the belief that customer success is our success.
We seek qualitative growth rather than quantitative growth.
We aim to be the No.1 in terms of customer recognition.
Based on unwavering trust, KUKDO grows with our customers today.
Driving Industrial Success
Materials, a hidden major contributor for economic growth
KUKDO is the hidden leading role which has driven the development of Korea.
Behind the rapid growth of the construction, shipbuilding, automobile and electrical & electronic industries, we have been providing ‘Materials’.
‘All industries begin with materials, and the materials begin with us’ This is the belief which has always been our value of existence and goal.
Today, KUKDO is being responsible as a foundation firmly supporting the center of industrial innovation.
Legitimacy & Justice
KUKDO has grown steadily without a single annual loss.
It is due to our dedication to the role of a company that benefits society and people in accordance with our management philosophy.
As a chemical company, we protect the environment and comply with safety. As a chemical materials company, we continue to enrich our lives with product innovation.
Based on transparent management, KUKDO will open tomorrow with sustainable growth.