SK Chemicals holds 'Untact Opening Ceremony'... President Jeon Gwang-hyun: "'Quantum Jump' foundation for the Year of the Ox"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Jeon Gwang-hyun, President of SK Chemicals, said, "Please create opportunities for a quantum jump by continuously innovating the way we work, making efforts to improve the business portfolio and optimize operations, and establishing fundamental competitiveness."

At the untact New Year's ceremony on the 4th, President Jeon stated in his New Year's address, "Despite the unprecedented disaster of COVID-19, SK Chemicals achieved meaningful financial results."

President Jeon identified the key tasks to be achieved in 2021 as follows: In the chemical materials sector, ▲ expansion and successful stabilization of copolyester facilities ▲ discovery of new businesses centered on bio-polyol PO3G and recycle solutions. In the pharmaceutical and bio sectors, he plans to focus on ▲ successful IPO of the subsidiary SK Bioscience ▲ independent development and successful contract manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine ▲ establishment of mid- to long-term growth strategies for pharmaceutical businesses such as prescription drugs and blood products.

In addition, to flexibly respond to the rapidly changing business environment, continuous investment will be made in expanding IT infrastructure and innovating work methods, while efforts will be sustained to secure environment, safety, and transparency for practicing ESG management.

President Jeon said, "Meaningful achievements were possible thanks to the trust, cooperation, and dedication of all members even amid the COVID-19 situation," and urged, "Let us unite our efforts so that 2021 can be a starting point for both the company and its members to take a step forward."

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