Chong Kun Dang Holdings Corp. (001630.KS) serves as the holding company for the Chong Kun Dang group, primarily engaged in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and bio sectors through its subsidiaries. The company oversees the development, manufacturing, and distribution of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and biologics; contract manufacturing services for generics and innovative medicines; and healthcare solutions including diagnostics and medical devices. Its core offerings encompass anti-infectives, cardiovascular treatments, oncology drugs under brands like CKD and Zydus-CKD; nutraceuticals; and bio-similars, targeting hospitals, pharmacies, and global export markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Chong Kun Dang Holdings operates primarily in South Korea with international subsidiaries and partnerships extending to India, Vietnam, and the United States.
Recent major developments include the 2023 strategic alliance with Zydus Lifesciences for biosimilar production and market expansion in emerging economies; a KRW 500 billion funding round in 2024 to bolster R&D in cell and gene therapies; and the launch of a new GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes management in late 2024. The company acquired a majority stake in a Vietnamese pharmaceutical firm in early 2025 to enhance Southeast Asian operations and announced a reorganization in mid-2025 to streamline its bio division amid rising demand for innovative therapies. These initiatives reflect Chong Kun Dang Holdings' shift toward high-value biologics and global expansion, supported by its affiliates such as Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corp. and CKD Bio.