Dongbu Corporation entered into the lucrative Middle Eastern construction market a step ahead of its competitors in the early 1970s, accumulating large amounts of foreign currency, which laid the groundwork for the Group's future growth. Dongbu used the accumulated capital to successfully develop multifaceted businesses spanning four fields: materials, chemicals, construction & transportation, and finace.

Dongbu Steel is a leading private company specializing in cold-rolled steel, boasting the world's most competitive price line, while expanding into the electric/electronic ultramodern new materials field.

Dongbu Electronics has successfully penetrated the non-memory semi-conductor industry and has recently merged with Anam Semi-Conductor Inc. to become one of world's leading specialized foundries.

Dongbu Hannong Chemicals has established itself as Korea's best general agricultural chemical producer of herbicides, fertilizers and seedlings It has also recently accomplished outstanding research & development goals in the bioengineering field for new materials and medicines.

Dongbu Corporation has gained recognition for its innovative technology and its capacity in civil engineering, architecture, and plant & housing construction. In 2000, it merged with Dongbu Express, one of Korea's three leading logistics companies, to provide general logistics services that connect the world by land, sea and air.

The Dongbu Financial Network includes Dongbu Insurance, Dongbu Life Insurance, Dongbu Securities, Dongbu Mutual Savings Bank, Dongbu Capital Corp. and Dongbu Investment Trust Management, which are all located in the new Dongbu Financial Center.

Dongbu Group was founded after Samsung, Hyundai and the LG Group were already established, but more than any other company in Korea, Dongbu Group has accomplished fast and stable growth, overcoming any adversities that come its way. Led by the strong leadership of its founder and president, Jun-Ki Kim, employees and executives join together as one, putting forth endless effort to realize the "Excellent Company" ideal that President Kim envisioned. Dongbu Group has maintained uniquely preparatory and strategic business promotion strategies, and continues to foster a company culture that places the utmost value on human resources.