[유한 100주년]① 유일한, 조선인을 위해 택한 약업…제약보국 첫 발

Yuhan's centennial reflects a pivotal moment in Korean business philosophy—demonstrating how a founder's conviction that national health drives national prosperity transformed a domestic pharmaceutical company into a model of corporate social responsibility. The company's evolution from importer to manufacturer, and ultimately to a publicly-listed enterprise whose profits were returned to society, illustrates a then-revolutionary business principle: enterprises exist not for personal wealth accumulation but as instruments for public good. This narrative remains relevant as Korean companies increasingly face expectations to balance profitability with social mission.