Wooksung Chemical Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of other basic organic chemical substances established in 1969, primarily engaged in pigment manufacturing and trading. The company is headquartered at 174 Gaejwa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, and is led by CEO Nam Bok-chun.

"Since its establishment in 1969, Wooksung Chemical Co., Ltd. has earned its reputation as a world-class pigment manufacturer thanks to the unwavering support of domestic and international customers and the dedication and effort of the Wooksung family. The pigments, functional dyes, and electronic materials produced by Wooksung Chemical Co., Ltd. are supplied worldwide today, coloring the globe and enriching human life. Wooksung's 'PANAX' leads the era of advanced technology by promptly responding to customer demands for new products and technologies, along with a customer-first service."

Business Areas

• Pigment Business Division: Produces pigments, which are fine chemical products and key raw materials for coloring inks, paints, plastics, and more. It holds 25-35% of the domestic pigment market and exports products to over 45 countries worldwide.
• New Materials Business Division (Electronic Materials): Through the functional dye business for LCD, OLED electronic materials, IT materials, and anti-counterfeiting, we are laying the groundwork for a new leap forward. We are contributing to increased sales by independently developing high-value-added raw materials.
• Functional Dye Business: Develops, produces, and sells high-value-added colorants applied in various industrial fields such as plastics, paints, printing inks, and textiles. The flagship brand 'WOOKOFLUOR®' fluorescent pigments boast world-class brightness and durability.

Products

• Organic Pigments: Cyclic organic compounds composed of hydrocarbon compounds, characterized by vivid hues and high tinting strength. They exhibit many variations in color, transparency, and tinting depending on their chemical structure, crystalline form, and physical state.
• Fluorescent Pigments: Colorants that emit visible light when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Due to their excellent visibility and conspicuity, they are applied to various products such as sports goods, household items, baby products, stationery, and safety equipment.
• Electronic Materials and Functional Dyes: We are developing high-value-added functional dyes such as those for LCD and OLED electronic materials, IT materials, and special anti-counterfeiting pigments. We are also focusing on developing high-performance pigments like UV phosphors and phosphorescent pigments.

Special Notes

• Global Market Competitiveness: It holds 25-35% of the domestic pigment market and exports products to over 45 countries worldwide. The 'PANAX' brand is promoted in the global market by participating in exhibitions held in China, Europe, the United States, Asia, and other regions.
• Continuous Technology Development and Innovation: Since its establishment in 1969, the company has dedicated over 50 years to the fine chemical sector, growing into a technology-innovative strong small and medium-sized enterprise. Through independent R&D, it focuses on developing new products such as fluorescent pigments and phosphorescent pigments.
• Diversified Business Portfolio: In addition to the pigment business, it has established an electronic materials new materials division to independently develop high-value-added raw materials. Furthermore, it invests in the development of eco-friendly future materials such as biomass-derived 'biodegradable superabsorbent polymers (SAP)', pursuing sustainable growth.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Technology Research Institute Researcher, Simple Production Worker, Pigment Manufacturing Engineer, Overseas Sales
• Benefits: 5-day work week, annual leave, congratulatory/condolence leave, company anniversary holiday, 4 major insurances, excellent employee awards, long-service awards, severance pay, retirement pension, in-house clubs, vehicle fuel allowance, commuter bus operation, gifts for Lunar New Year/Chuseok/Company Anniversary/Labor Day, congratulatory/condolence event support (condolence money and leave), tuition and admission celebration support (university tuition for 2 children, elementary/middle/high school admission celebration money), labor welfare fund support (housing purchase, rental support), in-house cafeteria, lunch support, dinner support, in-house loans, children's education expenses.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Wooksung Chemical Co., Ltd. is a fine chemical company that manufactures pigments and electronic materials, so there may be many positions in production, quality control, and research and development. It is important for foreign workers to strictly adhere to safety regulations for handling chemical substances and to develop precise work skills. Additionally, efforts to adapt to the Korean corporate culture, which emphasizes teamwork, are necessary, and strengthening expertise through continuous learning will contribute to long-term growth.