ISU Group Marks 30th Anniversary, Unveils Future Vision and Announces Leap Forward Centered on Batteries, AI, and Bio

ISU Group has declared a new leap forward by officially announcing its future growth strategies and core values in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The group has set ambitious targets of achieving 6 trillion won in sales, 600 billion won in operating profit, and a market capitalization of 25 trillion won by 2030.

ISU Group held its 30th anniversary ceremony at the Westin Seoul Parnas Hotel on April 15. The event was attended by about 250 executives and employees, including the presidents of its subsidiaries, and included a commemorative address, a screening of the group's history video, presentations on future strategies and core values, an awards ceremony, and congratulatory performances.

Chairman Kim Sangbeom emphasized in his commemorative address, "It is the principle of choosing the right path over the fast one that has made ISU what it is today," adding, "The past 30 years are not simply a span of time, but a history of trust built through the dedication of our executives and employees." He went on to say, "The 30th anniversary is not an end, but a starting point for a new era."

During the event, the group unveiled its mid- to long-term strategy under the theme of "Challenge & Change." In particular, ISU plans to restructure its future business portfolio by focusing on next-generation batteries, AI, and bio as its key growth pillars.

The company stated, "We will establish a strong presence at the center of industrial transformation based on our technological competitiveness," adding, "Our strategy centered on battery materials, AI hardware, and biotechnology will become the group's new growth engine."

The future strategy presentation was delivered directly by ISU CEO Kim Saemin. He specified three main pillars for growth: lithium sulfide (Li₂S) technology for next-generation battery core materials, high-performance AI hardware including optical PCBs, and antibody platform-based bio and healthcare technologies. He also announced "trust, challenge, and empathy" as the group's new core values, outlining the direction for organizational management.

Programs involving employee participation were also held during the event. Through the music video "ISU Harmony," created by the members themselves, and the "ISU Cube Performance" utilizing a signature cube, participants shared the group's sense of unity and future vision.

Since its establishment in 1996, ISU Group has continued to expand its business. Major milestones include the completion of ISU Chemical's TDM plant in 1997, the launch of ISU Construction's "Brownstone" brand in 2002, and the release of ISU Abxis' antibody therapeutic "Clotinab" in 2007. In 2010, ISU Petasys demonstrated its competitiveness in the PCB business by being named "Supplier of the Year" by CISCO in the United States.

Recently, ISU Group has been focusing on fostering next-generation growth businesses. In 2023, it established ISU Specialty Chemical, and in 2025, it built a mass production system by starting the construction of a commercial lithium sulfide facility. ISU Petasys is strengthening its global market responsiveness by completing its fourth plant and commencing construction of its fifth plant to expand its ultra-multilayer PCB production capacity. ISU Abxis is also expanding its foundations in the bio business by exporting new drug technologies.

With this 30th anniversary, ISU Group plans to further strengthen its competitiveness in core businesses and expand its presence in the global market.

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