Four decades of building trust, one batch at a time
Sungmoo Pharmaceutical Manufacturing was founded in 1978 with a single conviction held by our founding chairman: that a medicine is a promise, and a promise must never be broken.
What began as a modest manufacturing operation in Seoul has grown into a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company. Today we research, manufacture and distribute biologics, prescription medicines and consumer health products — yet the founding promise has not changed. Every product that leaves our facilities carries the same standard of care we would demand for our own families.
Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO Mr. Sungmoo Gil, the company has expanded into international markets while deepening its scientific capability, investing in biologics platforms and a modern R&D centre at the heart of Seoul.
Established 1978A timeline of growth
| 1978 | Sungmoo Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is established in Seoul, producing essential generic medicines for the domestic market. |
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| 1991 | First export licence granted; medicines begin reaching markets across Southeast Asia. |
| 2004 | Hwaseong manufacturing plant opens, expanding sterile-injectable and solid-dose capacity. |
| 2013 | Dedicated R&D centre established in Seoul; biologics research programme launched. |
| 2019 | Osong Bio Campus commissioned for biosimilar and biologics manufacturing under EU-GMP. |
| 2024 | Consumer health division expands with red-ginseng nutraceutical and vitamin tonic lines. |
| 2026 | Supplying more than 40 markets, with 18 active development programmes in the pipeline. |
Principles we will not compromise
Patients first
Every decision is measured against a single question: is this better for the patient?
Quality without exception
From raw material to finished dose, our quality systems leave nothing to chance.
Integrity always
We do the right thing even when no one is watching — in science, supply and conduct.
Get to know the people behind the science.
Meet the leadership and management team guiding Sungmoo's mission.