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Dongbu Group continues to distinguish itself as a world class conglomerate in seven main business areas - steel & metal, agriculture & biotech, electronics & semiconductors, construction & energy, logistics/trade & information technology (IT), insurance & finance, culture & corporate social responsibility (CSR).

When Dongbu Group began operations as Miryoong Construction Co., Ltd. (present day Dongbu Corporation) on January 24, 1969, Founder and Chairman Jun-Ki Kim envisioned creating an "Excellent Company" that would contribute to Korea's economic growth and one day be recognized as a preferred provider of top quality products and services. Over the past four decades, Dongbu Group has steadily grown, often times rapidly, to emerge as one of Korea's largest and most respected global conglomerates.

Steel & Metal: Dongbu Steel continues to compete effectively worldwide with the goal of expanding its production capability to 10M tons; this will enable it to become the world's leading steel company boasting Korea's largest electric furnace. Dongbu Metal, the biggest alloy iron company in Korea, is coming into the spotlight as technology leader and one of the top two producers of refined MN alloys.

Agriculture & Biotech: Dongbu Hannong continues to expand globally by actively driving future food developments; the biotech segment continues to compete effectively as it strengthens its market leadership position.

Electronics & Semiconductors: Dongbu HiTek continues to secure the industry's best analog device design and processing technologies as it also strengthens its position as Korea's leading semiconductor foundry specializing in non-memory chip processing.

Construction & Energy: Dongbu Corporation, which has excelled in all areas of construction including architecture and civil engineering as well as housing, real estate development and engineering, is now leveraging its strong base of experience to actively enter growth segments of the energy business.

Logistics/Trade & IT: Dongbu Express, which continues to progress as one of three logistics companies in Korea, oversees all types of logistics including total logistics (loading/unloading, transportation, storage), 3rd party logistics, international logistics, door to door courier services, express bus and rent-a-car.

Insurance & Finance: As a total financial service group, Dongbu continues to achieve high marks with Dongbu Insurance, a top rated Korean company, as well as Dongbu Life Insurance, Dongbu Securities, Dongbu Asset Management and Dongbu Savings Bank. Moreover, Dongbu Capital currently has a portfolio of six stable businesses with a solid profitable base.

Culture & CSR: Over the course of its four decades in business, Founder/Chairman Kim has placed a high priority on developing a business culture that encourages entrepreneurialism, innovation, intellectual honesty, productive teamwork and being a good corporate citizen. Dongbu Group takes its role as a corporate citizen seriously by supporting worthwhile community programs that are important to its employees.