- CEO
- Yeong-Seob Shin
- Full Time Employees
- 1,106
- Sector
- Health technology
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals: major
- Address
- JW Gwacheon Tower, 38 Gwacheon-si GY South Korea 13840
- IPO Date
- Jun 14, 1976
- Business
- JW Pharmaceutical Corporation JW Pharmaceutical Corporation (001060.KS) manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and healthcare products primarily focused on hospital and consumer markets in South Korea and internationally. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Gwacheon-si, South Korea, the company operates across therapeutic areas including cancer, immunological diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, regenerative medicine, eye diseases, pancreatic cancer, antibiotics, infusion therapies, wound care, pain management, and beauty care; its core branded products encompass original pipelines such as Livalo (pitavastatin for hypercholesterolemia), Thrupas, Sigmart, Actemra, Winuf (third-generation three-chamber nutrient infusion with omega-3 and omega-6), Iminefem (next-generation carbapenem antibiotic first generic), JWELRY, WNT/β-catenin inhibitors, CLOVER platform therapies, G-CSF for neutropenia, Himom care bands, Hwacol cold medicine, Frenz Eye Drops, Changpo(n) premium hair dye, low-protein relief foods for kidney patients, and localized medical devices like digital X-rays, incubators, operating tables, and examination tables acquired via JW Bioscience in 2023. JW Pharmaceutical Corporation maintains global R&D networks including C&C Research Laboratories, JW Theriac in the US, and advanced manufacturing at facilities like JW Dangjin production complex and Sihwa factory compliant with international GMP standards, serving business-to-business and consumer segments with approximately 1,068 employees. Recent developments include expanded collaborations in 2025 with Regeneron via JW Therapeutics for TCR-T cell therapies and platform innovations in oncology, a May 2024 joint research agreement with Oncocross employing AI-driven RAPTOR platform for new indications in anticancer and regenerative medicines, and a October 2024 partnership with Tempus leveraging real-world data and AI for precision medicine advancements; these alliances underscore strategic shifts toward AI integration, cell therapies, and global innovative drug pipelines while enhancing clinical development efficiency.