Yuhan

Yuhan

000100.KSPhase 3
Seoul, South KoreaFounded 1926yuhan.co.kr

Founded in 1926, Yuhan Corporation is one of South Korea's most established and innovative pharmaceutical companies, operating with a dual focus on a profitable commercial business and a cutting-edge R&D pipeline. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development and out-licensing of its EGFR inhibitor, lazertinib, to Janssen, and the commercialization of its leading diabetes franchise. Yuhan's strategy is built on internal R&D in oncology and immunology, strategic in-licensing, and global partnerships to expand its reach beyond the Korean market.

Market Cap
$4.9B
Founded
1926
Employees
3000-4000
Focus
Biotech

000100.KS · Stock Price

USD 100300.00+49052.84 (+95.72%)

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AI Company Overview

Founded in 1926, Yuhan Corporation is one of South Korea's most established and innovative pharmaceutical companies, operating with a dual focus on a profitable commercial business and a cutting-edge R&D pipeline. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development and out-licensing of its EGFR inhibitor, lazertinib, to Janssen, and the commercialization of its leading diabetes franchise. Yuhan's strategy is built on internal R&D in oncology and immunology, strategic in-licensing, and global partnerships to expand its reach beyond the Korean market.

Technology Platform

Integrated drug discovery and development capabilities in small molecules and biologics, supported by a strategic open innovation model for in-licensing and out-licensing.

Pipeline Snapshot

118

118 drugs in pipeline, 12 in Phase 3

DrugIndicationStage
Anplag(Sarpogrelate) + PlaceboDiabetic NephropathyApproved
YMC026 + PlaceboRespiratory DiseaseApproved
statins, ezetimibe + Combination therapyCoronary Artery DiseaseApproved
Atorvastatin 20mg loading + Atorvastatin 80mg loadingStable AnginaApproved
pregabalin sustained release tablet + pregabalin immediate release capsuleNeuropathic PainApproved

Opportunities

Global expansion of Leclaza (lazertinib) through Janssen partnership represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity.
The in-licensed oncology assets (YH25448, bispecifics) target high-unmet-need populations with blockbuster potential.
Growing prevalence of metabolic diseases like MASH in Asia provides a significant market for its metabolic pipeline.

Risk Factors

Clinical and commercial failure of lead asset lazertinib in global trials against strong competition (osimertinib).
High dependence on the success of partnership agreements for global development.
Intense pricing pressure and competition in core therapeutic areas.

Competitive Landscape

Faces direct competition from global pharma giants like AstraZeneca (Tagrisso) in NSCLC and Merck in diabetes. Differentiation is achieved through targeted drug discovery (e.g., specific EGFR mutations), strategic partnerships for global scale, and a dominant, profitable home market in South Korea that funds innovation.

Publications
20
Patents
20
Pipeline
118

Company Info

TypeTherapeutics
Founded1926
Employees3000-4000
LocationSeoul, South Korea
StagePhase 3
RevenueRevenue Generating

Trading

Ticker000100.KS
ExchangeKRX

Therapeutic Areas

OncologyMetabolic DiseasesRespiratoryImmunology

Partners

Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)BeiGeneJiangsu Hengrui MedicineHarbour BioMedEucure Biopharma
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