Chairman of Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group Appoints Late Chairman Im Sung-ki's Wife, Advisor Song Young-sook

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group announced on the 10th that Song Young-sook, Chairperson of the Gahyeon Cultural Foundation, has been appointed as the new chairman.

Chairperson Song is the wife of the late Lim Seong-gi, former chairman of Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group. She has served as the chairperson of the Gahyeon Cultural Foundation since 2002 and has also been an advisor at Hanmi Pharmaceutical since 2017.

On the day of the announcement, Chairperson Song stated that she will continue to focus on new drug development centered on the current management team and contribute to establishing a pharmaceutical powerhouse by enhancing relationships with overseas partners.

A Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group official said, "Chairperson Song has quietly contributed by closely assisting former Chairman Lim during the establishment and development of Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group and its affiliates. In particular, she played a significant role in overcoming various difficulties caused by political and cultural differences between Korea and China during the establishment of Beijing Hanmi Pharmaceutical."

Currently, Hanmi Pharmaceutical, the operating company of Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group, is led by co-CEOs Woo Jong-su and Kwon Se-chang. Lim Jong-yoon, the eldest son of Chairman Lim, Lim Jong-hoon, the second son, and Lim Ju-hyun, the daughter, are also involved in Hanmi Pharmaceutical's management.

Hanmi Science, the holding company of Hanmi Pharmaceutical, is managed overall by Lim Jong-yoon, the eldest son of Chairman Lim, who serves as CEO.

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