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- DongKook Life Science Co., Ltd. is a specialized pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of diagnostic pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The company's core offerings include contrast media for diagnostic imaging such as X-ray contrast media, nuclear magnetic resonance (MRI) contrast media, iodized oil contrast media, and related diagnostic pharmaceutical products. It also manufactures and distributes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) including Cilastatin Sodium, Gadobutrol, Iopamidol, DOTA, and others, alongside medical and diagnostic equipment. DongKook Life Science operates globally, supplying its products to 17 countries.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, DongKook Life Science applies advanced technologies in desalting, purification, and sterilization to ensure high-quality and innovative products for the diagnostic medicine market. The company targets healthcare providers and diagnostic centers worldwide.
Recent major developments include the company’s successful ₩18 billion (approximately USD 12.5 million) initial public offering (IPO) on the Korea Exchange in 2025, marking it as South Korea's first med-tech listing of the year. Furthermore, DongKook Life Science signed a strategic partnership memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China's Zhejiang Tianyu to enhance its market presence and collaborate on product development and distribution. These moves reflect the company’s strategic expansion and commitment to strengthening its global footprint in the diagnostic pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.