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LG Chem Ltd. is the leading chemical company in Korea in terms of both size and performance. It is a vertically integrated chemical company that manufactures a wide range of products from petrochemical goods to high-value added plastics, floorings and automotive parts. It also expands its chemical expertise to high-tech materials for electronics and information technology such as state-of-the-art rechargeable batteries and display materials.
LG Chem was detached from LG Chemical Ltd. in April 1, 2001 to unlock long-term shareholder value and provide investors with investment opportunities in highly focused entities.
With annual sales of KRW 5.4 trillion (Yr 2002) and a local workforce of 8,000 employees, LG Chem plans to realize positive progress towards sustainable growth by consolidating its leadership in the domestic market and building leader businesses outside of Korea.
 
Full Company Name LG Chem, Ltd.
Web Site Address www.lgchem.com
Company Headquarters LG Twin Towers, 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Mailing Address LG Twin Towers, 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
150-721, Korea
Phone 82-2-3773-5114
Chief Executive Officer Bahnsuk Kim
Major Businesses Information & Electronic Materials, Petrochemicals, Performance Polymers, Industrial Materials
(Unit: Bil. Won)
2002 Revenues 5,433,060
2002 Net Income 345,277
2002 Total Assets 3,846,142
2002 Total Liabilities 2,388,956
2002 Shareholder's Equity 1,457,186
Worldwide Geographies Asia Pacific Europe North America
Manufacturing Subsidiaries China India Indonesia Korea Vietnam