World-class materials company with strong R&D capability
LG Chem aims to reinforce the competitiveness of its core technologies, increase investment in the next-generation materials and technologies, and develop new growth engines for the future to maintain its position as a global leader in R&D in the materials industry. We also pursue harmonious long-term growth in the environment, society, and economy by developing environmentally-friendly technology and products.
Organization
CTO
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Future Technology Research Center
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Platform Technology Research Center
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Analytical Sciences Center
Petrochemicals
- Petrochemicals R&D
- CS(Customer Solution) Center
- Development by Business Unit
- NCC/PO
- PVC/Plasticizers
- ABS
- HPM
- Sustainability
- Nexolution
- Catalyst
Advanced Materials Company
- Development by Business Unit
- Cathode materials
- IT materials (film, raw materials, semiconductor materials)
- Engineering materials
- Separators
Life Sciences
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Drug Discovery Center
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CMC Research Center
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Drug Development Center
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Clinical&Regulatory Affairs Center
R&D Expenses / Workforce
LG Chem is committed to investing in our future, as evident in our continued expansion of R&D expenses and workforce.
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R&D Expenses
(unit: KRW 100 million)
R&D Expenses
:2020
,2021
,2022
2020 |
11,685 |
2021 |
13,871 |
2022 |
17,887 |
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R&D Workforce
(unit: person)
R&D Workforce
:2020
,2021
,2022
2020 |
5,300 |
2021 |
6,300 |
2022 |
7,151 |
Accumulation of Intellectual Property
LG Chem has accumulated a rich reserve of patents and trademarks through strategic management of intellectual property.
Domestic patents and trademarks
Overseas patents and trademarks
(unit: number of registrations)
Accumulation of Intellectual Property
:2020
,2021
,2022
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2020 |
16,148 |
26,686 |
2021 |
16,857 |
29,517 |
2022 |
17,876 |
62,100 |