About Us
About Us
Beyond chemicals, LG Chem will become a world-class corporation
that creates new value for our customers based on science.

Since its establishment in 1947, LG Chem has continuously achieved growth through stiff challenges and innovations as the Korea’s leading chemical company.​​​​

From the infrangible facial cream lid to the top-notch batteries of unprecedented quality, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality to enrich the lives of humanity for the past 70 years.

Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio that includes petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries, LG Chem will once again endeavor to become one of the top five chemical companies in the world.

“We connect science to life for a better future.” Beyond chemicals, LG Chem will build a world class company that creates new value for our customers based on science.

  • Founded

    January 1947

    History

  • Headquarters

    LG Twin Towers,128, Yeoui-daero,
    Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

  • Sales
    (as of 2020)

    KRW 30.1 trillion

  • Operating Income
    (as of 2020)

    KRW 1.8 trillion

  • Number of Employees
    (as of 2020)

    18,113

    Domestic 12,498
    Overseas 5,615

Company Profile
Hak Cheol (H.C.) Shin
 CEO
We have a wide range of promising next-generation growth engines, including battery materials, sustainability, and bio.
In five years, LG Chem will become a powerful global leader with sales of over 30 trillion won and double-digit profitability.
Business Areas
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Petrochemicals Company
We contribute to industrial development with various world-class petrochemical products.
  • NCC Division
  • PO Division
  • PVC/Plasticizers Division
  • ABS Division
  • Acrylates/SAP Division
  • High Performance Materials Division
  • Catalyst Division
  • CNT Division
Advanced Materials Company
We advance toward the future lifestyle through state-of-the-art high-tech specialty materials.
  • Engineering Materials Division
  • IT Materials Division
  • Battery Materials Division
  • Water Solutions Division
  • Semiconductor Materials Division
Life Sciences Company
We help humanity lead a healthy life with our outstanding R&D competence.
  • Primary Care Division
  • Specialty Care Division
  • Aesthetic Division
Global Network
  • HQ(1)
  • R&D(3)
  • Leadership Center(1)
  • Plant(12)
  • Manufacturing Plants (18)
  • Marketing Subsidiaries(13)
  • Representative Offices(5)
  • Research Center(1)
  • Service Provider(1)