Company History

  • beginning period (1947 ~ 1973)
  • Lucky Corporation~LG Chemical(1974~2000)
  • LG H&H Co. Ltd.(2001~present))

beginning period

1947 ~ 1973

1967

07. Lucky Oils and Fats develops and produces a liquid detergent for kitchen, and the first domestics

1966

04. Lucky Oils and Fats, Ltd. commences production of the first domestic synthetic detergent Hi-Ti New

1960

04. Lucky Soap, Ltd. established Cho Yeup Plant and commences production of beauty and detergent soap

1955

09. 'Lucky Toothpaste', the first registered trademark of 'LUCKY' Completed plant in Yeongji, Pusan Succes

1954

10. Transparent cosmetics developed

1950

05. Set up the first cosmetics Research laboratory in Chang Shin-Dong district in Seoul

1947

10. Established as Lucky Chemical Industrial Co. Began production of Lucky Facial Cream

Lucky Corporation ~ LG Chemical

1974 ~ 2000

2000

09. ISA KNOX 'Wrinkle Decline' acquires the Korean New Technology Mark (KT), the first in cosmetics industry 07. ISA KNOX 'Wrinkle Decline' receives the IR 52 Jang, Young Sil Prize
03. Cosmetics plant completed in Vietnam

1999

11. 1999 .11Receives the Korea Material Distribution Grand Prize 07. eives the Korea Material Distribution Grand Prize.07New corporate vision 'SIGMA21' declared
05. New corporate vision 'SIGMA21' declared.05One Scoop' a high-concentrate detergent, receives the IR 52 Jang, Young Sil Prize

1960

04. Lucky Soap, Ltd. established Cho Yeup Plant and commences production of beauty and detergent soap

1955

09. 'Lucky Toothpaste', the first registered trademark of 'LUCKY' Completed plant in Yeongji, Pusan Succes

1954

10. Transparent cosmetics developed

1950

05. Set up the first cosmetics Research laboratory in Chang Shin-Dong district in Seoul

1947

10. Established as Lucky Chemical Industrial Co. Began production of Lucky Facial Cream

beginning period

2021 ~ 2023

2023

12. Awarded the Environment Minister’s Award at the 13th Green Packaging Contest 12. 12. Awarded the Environment Minister’s Award at the 13th Green Packaging Contest 11. LG H&H selected as the ‘top’ company in safety management of household chemical products 10. Acquired Viva Wave Co., Ltd which has the ownership of ‘hince’ cosmetic brand, specializing in color cosmetics 09. ‘Clean Beauty’ certifies two types of ‘low-carbon products’ in Beyond’s body care line 09. Producing cosmetic and toothpaste packages using the first-ever domestic ‘sterilization pack recycling paper’ in the industry 08. ‘Toothbrush Diet Project’ wins the grand prize at the ‘Red Dot Design Awards’ 03. Lee Jeong-ae takes office as the new CEO 02. First-ever participation of the domestic beauty industry in the World Mobile Congress (MWC) with the ‘Imprintu’, a mini tattoo printer

2022

.12 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World’s Number 1 & Consistent inclusion in DJSI World for 5 consecutive years .10 Introduction of cosmetic container products made from industry’s first ‘100% biodegradable plastic dissolving oil’ *.09 Industry’s first ‘Excellence’ selected for the 7th Win-win Index .06 Membership in the United Nations ‘Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) .06 Recognition of ‘后 (The Whoo)’ as a well-known trademark in China .05 Establishment of Microbiome Center in Hokkaido, Japan .04 The acquisition of The Crème Shop, Inc. .03 First-ever NFT issuance in the domestic beauty industry, ‘Belif Universe Collection .01 LG CHI Color Master? developed in collaboration with Farouk Systems, is an AI-based customized hair dyeing system

2021

11. LG H&H Ltd. is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fourth consecutive year 08. Acquisition of stakes in Boinca Inc., USA 08. 50% reduction in monthly rent for cosmetics franchise stores 07. COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund provided to nationwide household goods retailers 05. LG H&H USA has entered into an acquisition agreement for a dental floss factory located in Dominica owned by Johnson & Johnson 05. Operation of Earth Refill Stations for Rent-to-Use 03. Received an award for ‘Outstanding Anti-corruption Company’ in ESG and Integrity evaluation 03. Coca-Cola Beverages Co., Ltd. signs an agreement for establishing a subsidiary-type standard workplace for ‘activation of employment opportunities for disabilities’ 03. Nurturing as a influencer in ‘live commerce’ for natural beauty creators 01. New Avon Company, changes its name to The Avon Company.

2020

.12‘10 Billion Dollar Export Top’ Awarded on Trade Day .11-1Merged 3 subsidaries(The Face Shop Inc., C&P Cosmetics Inc., and K&I Co., Ltd.) .11-2Acquired the business rights of the Oral Care brands ‘REACH’ and ‘EUTHYMOL’ from J&J .11-3LG H&H Ltd. has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 3 consecutive years .09Selected as the best company for 6 consecutive years with the Win-win index .06Building an online platform for mutual growth Nature Collection and The Face Shop franchise stores .05Acquisition of Physiogel's Asia and North America Business Rights .04Financial Support of KRW 83 billion for Struggling Partner Companies .0350% Rental Support for Cosmetics Franchise Stores in Response to COVID-19 Spread .02Introducing the ‘R Part Manager’ robot automation system

2019

11. ‘Sum 37’ brand has won the top award. 09. Included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for two consecutive years 08-1. Included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for two consecutive years 08-2. Included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for two consecutive years 06. Chosen as the Best Company for 5 consecutive years in the Win-win Index 05. LG H&H future cosmetics support foundation has been launched 01-1. Domestic First Certification of ‘Grade 1 Packaging Material Recycling’ for 6 Detergents 01-2. Acquisition of AVON Guangzhou Factory by The Face Shop Co., Ltd. 01-3. Establishment of Ulleung-gun Joint Venture 'Ulleung Spring Water Co., Ltd.' 01-4. Establishment of Ulleung-gun Joint Venture 'Ulleung Spring Water Co., Ltd.'

2018

.12 The Whoo revenue surpasses 2 trillion won .10 Ginza Stefany, acquires Evermere factory in Japan .09 LG H&H Ltd., included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index .06-1 The Face Shop Co., Ltd establishes subsidiary in Thailand .06-2 Selected as one of Forbes ‘Top 100 Most Innovative Companies’ for 3 consecutive years .04 Ginza Stefany Cosmetics, acquisition of stake in Avon Products Company Limited in Japan .03-1 Haitai HTB, acquisition of Oxy Reckitt Benckiser’s Iksan plant .03-2 Haitai HTB, acquisition of Oxy Reckitt Benckiser’s Iksan plant

2017

12. Acquisition of shares in Taiguk Pharmaceutical 09. The Face Shop Co., Ltd. acquires Malaysian subsidiary 08. Selected as one of Forbes’ ‘World’s Top 100 Innovative Companies’ for two consecutive years 07. Haitai HTB Co., Ltd. selected as an exemplary company for labor-management culture. 03-1. Launching the ‘Dr.Groot’ hair care brand for hair loss prevention. 03-2. Acquisition of the premium health functional food brand ‘re:tune’ 02. Consumer Center Launch

2016

.11-1 The Whoo achieved annual Sales Surpassing 1 Trillion Won .11-2 Acquisition of Johnson & Johnson Rich Brand Asia/Oceania Division .10 LG H&H - Paruk, Established Joint Corporation LG Paruk .08 Introducing Pet Care Brand ‘O’s Sirius’ into the Pet Supplies Market .05 Haitai Beverage Co., Ltd. changed its name to Haitai HTB Co., Ltd .02 Beauty Edit Shop Nature Collection, Gwanghwamun Branch, is open

2015

09. LG H&H Ltd. - Cheongju City, Technopolis, signing of sales agreement. 07. Acquisition of Jenis Co., Ltd. 06. Acquisition of Jenis Co., Ltd.

2014

.12 Acquisition of C&P Cosmetics Co., Ltd. .10 Inclusion in the ‘2014 East Asia 30’ Excellent CSR Evaluation .02-1 Acquired R&Y, an e-commerce company in the inner beauty industry .02-2 Selected as the most respected company in Korea

2013

12. Opening of "Whoo" department store counter in "Lane Crawford", Hongkong 10. Acquired Yungjin Pharm’s Beverage Division 09. Established a local subsidiary of 'THEFACESHOP' in Guangzhou, China Named to Asia’s Fab 50 Companies List by Forbes for third consecutive year 07. Released dermatological cosmetics brand 'DermaLift' Acquired Canadian body and household goods company Fruits & Passion 05. Released men’s premium cosmetics brand 'KACHET' 04. Launched beauty devices brand 'Tuneage' Established a joint venture with China’s Xibao Released wine-based luxury cosmetics brand 'DAVI' Acquired the Singaporean sales subsidiary of 'THEFACESHOP' 03. Acquired the Singaporean sales subsidiary of 'THEFACESHOP' Named “Korea’s Best Managed Company in 2013” by Euromoney 01. Acquired Japanese cosmetics company “Everlife”

2011

12. LG Household & Health Care CEO Suk Cha named “Korea’s Best Executive in 2011” by Asiamoney magazine 10. 'MULE', created in collaboration with the makeup artist Jung Saem-mool 09. Newly listed on DJSI World (Dow Jones Sustainability World Index) Ranked in Forbes Asia’s ‘Fab 50’ 08. Accumulated sales of the 30 year-old toothpaste brand 'Perioe' surpassed 1.3 billion units 05. Initiated sales of ‘O Hui T-shirt’ as part of the O Hui Beautiful Face Campaign 04. Launched 'Perioe 46cm' 03. Herbal cosmetics brand 'Belif' entered the U.K. market 01. Acquisition of Haitai Beverage Co., Ltd. completed

2010

.12 CEO Suk Cha, designated as the ‘2010 Best Korean CEO’ by Asiamoney for the second consecutive year The Face Shop’s Neo Classic Homme skincare line awarded ‘Good Design Award’ .10 Signed a contract to acquire Haitai Beverage Co. Ltd .09 Launched an upscale brand shop, 'Beaute' Signed a contract to acquire Haitai Beverage Co. Ltd. Moved into the LG Building in Gwanghwamun Newly listed on DJSI Asia-Pacific .08 Launched natural herbal cosmetics brand 'Belif' Launched 'Saffron 10X', ultra-convenient and lightweight smart fabric softener .07 'The History of Whoo Bichup Ja Saeng Essence' won the Best Product in Customers’ Value of the KMAC .03 Merged with Hankook Beverage Co., Ltd. .01 Launched biotechnological cosmetics, 'OHUI' The First and 'Isa Knox Te’rvina'

2009

12. CEO Suk Cha, designated as the ‘2009 Best Korean CEO’ by Asia Money 11. Started ‘LG H&H Music Academy,’ social program for teenagers 10. Listed on DJSI Korea and designated as the best company 07. Surfactant AG plant completed in Onsan 06. Strategic alignment with CHA BIO& for the development of cosmetic 04. Strategic alignment with Danone for Yogurts

2008

.12 Taiwan subsidiary established in Taiwan (LG Household & Health Care (Taiwan), Ltd) .09 Cosmetic for teenage, 'nanasb' launched .07 Zeolite-free's techinque Wins IR52 Jang Young-sil Award .03 'Bamboo Salt' toothpaste certified as a renowned brand in China .02 CEO Suk Cha honored with the BPW Gold Award .01 Conversion to the name “Coca-Cola Beverage Company” completed

2007

11. Environmentally friendly household product 'Borrowing Earth' launched'Bamboo Salt' toothpaste, 'Elastine' and 'Tech' awarded the 2007 Grand Prize by Korean Consumers 10. Earned the 2007 Consumer Grand Prize of the Korean Society of Consumer Studies 09. By Terry launched 08. New French-style make-up line O&L (Ombres & Lumieres) launched 07. Opens the industry’s first Oriental medicine research institute Korea’s first functional health food for skin care developed, L-SKINCARE approved 04. Won the Grand Prize in the large corporate category in the 10th Logistics Award 03. Whoo Hwanyugo won the LG R&D Award 02. Whoo began to promote haegeum, a traditional Korean musical instrument 01. OHUI launched “Beautiful Face” campaign to sponsor children born with facial disfigurement

2006

.11 'Whoo' won the Grand Prize in the Korea Brand Award .10 Cosmetics Division Launches 'LAHA' .09 The Second Beautiful Saturday with LG H&H .08 Household Product Sector Launches Premium Stain Remover OPA .07 25th Anniversary of the launch of 'Perioe' Toothpaste .05 25th Anniversary of the launch of 'Perioe' Toothpaste .04 'LacVert' Pact wins silver medal at International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva .03 Opening of 'Whoo Spa Palace' .02 Opening of 'Scent Berry Perfume House' .01 Launching of 'WHOO Hwanyugo'

2005

11. Launching of Joint Venture in Korea with Unicharm Corporation of Japan 10. Launching of 'Toddien' and 'Isa Knox Wrinkle Decline Double Effect' 09. Launching of 'O HUI Original Energy 100' 08. Launching of 'Perioe Sensitive Toothpaste' and 'Vonin The Style Photogenic' 07. Marketing partnership between O HUI and Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association 06. Launching of 'O HUI From Marine' 05. Isa Knox Easy Touch Lipstick' receives WPO's 'World Star Design Award' 04. Happy Smile Fund' Contract Composed with Beautiful Fund Organization 01. President & CEO Suk Cha appointed

2004

.12 'Isa Knox', Winner of 2004 World Star Design
.11 Elastine Super Model Contest held 10. 'Green Package Winner 2004' Artman, 'LacVert' .09 'The History of Whoo' acquires KT Mark Sept. Cosmetics Brand Shop 'beautiplex' open .08 'Isa Knox MX-II' launchedPerioe Color Camp Established .07. 2004 Primary Good Design Products: 'Ohui', 'Whoo', 'Hercyna' etc .06 Isa Knox 'Three Change Foundation' acquires KT Mark .05 Cosmetics Division 20th Anniversery 'Shop Visit Campaign' .04 Toothpaste 'Perioe' 50th Anniversary 'Children Dental Health Campaign' .03 'Hercyna Tete-a-Tete' launched .02 'The History of Whoo' makeup line Gongjinhyang:Mi launched

2003

.12 Claren receives the IR 52 Jang, Young Sil Prize .10 Ohui Skin Care Brand 'Active Bean Plus' launched .09 Men's Care 'Isa Knox Homme' launchedNano Carbon Ball acquires KT Mark .08 Korean herbal cosmetics 'Sooryehan' launched .07 'The History of Whoo' receives the Prime Minister Grand Design Prize .06 LacVert 'Two-Way Cake' acquires KT Mark .03 Isa Knox 'Line Lift Serum' acquires KT Mark .02 Korea's first dry patch type dental whitening 'Claren' launched .01 Korean herbal cosmetics 'The History of Whoo' launchedLaundry Bleach 'Lemoning' launched

2002

.12 Dry patch type dental whitening agent developed .09 'Say' Soap acquires KT Mark .06 Elastine receives Korea's Marketing Award for New Product Division

2001

.09 Whitening agent acquires KT Mark .04 LG Household & Health Care spin off from LG Chemical, Ltd. .03 Awarded the Korean Marketing Grand Prize .02 ISA KNOX 'Wrinkle Decline' chosen as the first domestic functional cosmetics for effective wrinklet