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CEO of Yuhan Corporation
Cho Wook-je
30-Year Sales Veteran Leading New Drug and Growth Drive
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Last Updated on Dec 2, 2025
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CEO of Yuhan Corporation
Life Summary
Cho Wook-je is the CEO of Yuhan Corporation.
He has set a goal of elevating Yuhan Corporation into one of the global top 50 pharmaceutical companies ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2026.
He was born on January 2, 1955.
He graduated from Masan High School in South Gyeongsang Province and from the Department of Agricultural Chemistry at Korea University.
After joining Yuhan Corporation, he worked exclusively in the sales division for 30 years, establishing himself as an expert in sales and marketing.
He was appointed CEO in 2021 and has since been reappointed.
He is focusing on developing a follow-up drug to “Lekraza,” a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer.
He is regarded as a leader who combines meticulous attention to detail with strong charisma.
He has set a goal of elevating Yuhan Corporation into one of the global top 50 pharmaceutical companies ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2026.
He was born on January 2, 1955.
He graduated from Masan High School in South Gyeongsang Province and from the Department of Agricultural Chemistry at Korea University.
After joining Yuhan Corporation, he worked exclusively in the sales division for 30 years, establishing himself as an expert in sales and marketing.
He was appointed CEO in 2021 and has since been reappointed.
He is focusing on developing a follow-up drug to “Lekraza,” a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer.
He is regarded as a leader who combines meticulous attention to detail with strong charisma.