- CEO
- Jae-Seop Lee
- Full Time Employees
- 59
- Sector
- Process industries
- Industry
- Chemicals: major diversified
- Address
- Cheongju-si South Korea
- Business
- J2KBIO Co., Ltd. is a South Korea-based biotechnology company primarily engaged in the research, development, and commercial manufacturing of bio-active ingredients and functional raw materials for the cosmetics, personal care, and derma-skincare industries. The company utilizes proprietary microorganism strain libraries, bioconversion, and advanced extraction technologies to provide an extensive product portfolio categorized into bio-fermented materials, including skin microbiome-derived active compounds, proprietary Metabiome substances, and fermented plant extracts designed for skin regeneration and anti-aging; natural botanical extracts, encompassing high-purity plant-derived active ingredients for skin brightening, soothing, moisturizing, and barrier enhancement; functional and synthetic active materials, such as targeted anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidant complexes, and UV-damage protection compounds; and customized biotechnology services, comprising custom ingredient synthesis, strain separation, extraction optimization, and OEM/ODM raw material development. J2KBIO serves leading domestic and global cosmetics manufacturers, original design manufacturers (ODMs), and brand conglomerates, including Cosmax, Kolmar Korea, and Cosmecca Korea, with geographic reach spanning South Korea, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. In recent operational developments, J2KBIO completed its public listing on the KOSDAQ market through a business combination with Kyobo 11th Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) in 2024. Following the listing, the company has expanded its manufacturing capacity and technological capabilities through the establishment of an automated smart manufacturing facility and advanced bio-fermentation research center in Cheongju, launched next-generation skin-microbiome and exosome-based cosmetic active ingredient lines, and broadened international supply partnerships to support the global expansion of indie and prestige skincare brands. Founded in 2017, J2KBIO Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.