Chairman Lim Sung-ki of Hanmi Pharm Dies After Long Illness

[Asia Economy Reporter Su-yeon Woo] Lim Seong-gi, Chairman of Hanmi Pharmaceutical (photo), passed away in the early morning of the 2nd due to a long-term illness. He was 80 years old.

Born in 1940 in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, Chairman Lim graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Pharmacy and opened 'Lim Seong-gi Pharmacy' in Dongdaemun, Seoul in 1967. In 1973, he founded Hanmi Pharmaceutical, dedicating his life to the Korean bio industry with the dream of building a pharmaceutical powerhouse through a Korean-style research and development (R&D) strategy.

Survived by his wife Song Young-sook, sons Lim Jong-yoon and Lim Jong-hoon, and daughter Lim Joo-hyun. The funeral will be held quietly as a family ceremony according to the wishes of the deceased and the family. The location of the funeral hall is undecided and will be announced once confirmed. The funeral procession will take place on the morning of the 6th.

The family has respectfully declined condolences and floral tributes.

Seong-Ki Lim, Chairman of Hanmi Pharmaceutical

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