1947~1951 l 1952~1959 l *1960~1968 l 1969~1977 l 1978~1988 l 1989~1993 l 1994~1998 l 1999~2002
As a Leading Chemical Company (1960~1968)
Feb. 1960
-Completes construction of Cho-up Plant in Pusan
Apr. 1961
-Begins production of laundry soap and cosmetics soap
Jul. 1961
-Begins production of vinyl flooring
May. 1962
- Establishes Korea Cable Industry (now LG Cable Ltd.)
Aug. 1962
-Establishes Lucky Vinyl Ltd. with a new plant in Dongnae, Pusan
Jan. 1966
-Changes the company name to Lucky Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. (acquired Lucky Vinyl Ltd.)
Mar. 1966
- Begins production of PVC pipes
Apr. 1966
-Completes construction of Anyang Plant
- Produces Korea's first synthetic detergent ('Hi-Ti') and shampoo
May. 1967
-Establishes Honam Oil Refinery (now LG-Caltex Oil Corp.)
Jan. 1968
- Chol-Hwoi Koo inaugurates as the 2nd President (Jan 1968.~ Jan. 1970)
The 2nd President,
Choi-Hwoi Koo
Korea's first synthetic detergent,'Hi-Ti'