Philosophy
In continuation of our founding spirit,
We uphold and practice Jeong-Do Management.
Dong-A Pharmaceutical's founding spirit
Dong-A Socio Group's Jeong-Do management has redefined the term. Instead of the commonly used character "ethical (正),"" Dong-A has chosen ""cauldron (鼎)" symbolizing the unique founding spirit crafted by the late Chairman Kang Joong-Hee. This distinctive symbol embodies the group's distinctive approach to management. Dong-A Pharmaceutical will remain dedicated to leading socially responsible management, diligently adhering to the founding spirit and management philosophy encapsulated in Jeong-Do Management.
Caldron ‘Jeong’(鼎)an iron caldron with
three feet and two ears
- 1932 Ethical, Sincerity, Solicitude
- 1975 Creative, Co-work, Serve
- 2024 Innovation, Change, Trust, Growth
Kang Joong-Hee, the founder and chairman, served guests in his house with rice cooked in a cauldron. His warm heart became the foundation for 90 years of Dong-A Group's Jeong-Do Management.
- Solicitude
- Sincerity
- Ethical

When the honorary chairman Kang Shin-Ho was inaugurated as president in 1975, he announced a mission statement centered on social responsibility, grounded in the values of integrity, sincerity, and consideration. Jeong-Do management encapsulates the essence of socially responsible management.
- Serve
- Co-work
- Creative


Dong-A Pharmaceutical will continue to follow the international standards of corporate social responsibility and adopt unique methodologies and practical metrics to realize human rights management, environmental management, compliance management, customer-centered management, and social responsibility.
- Growth
- Trust
- Change
- Innovation


In our commitment to social justice, we take the lead in actualizing the values of happiness and sharing for both our employees and community members.
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