Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group Dismisses Presidents Lim Jong-yoon and Jong-hoon

Hanmi Group announced on the 25th that it has dismissed Lim Jong-yoon, President of Hanmi Science, and Lim Jong-hoon, President of Hanmi Pharm.

Lim Jong-yoon, President of Hanmi Science (left), and Lim Jong-hoon, President of Hanmi Pharm [Photo by Yonhap News]

The group explained the reason for the dismissal, stating that "they caused disputes over important resolutions of the Hanmi Science board of directors and inflicted irreparable damage to the company."

In particular, the group claimed that President Lim Jong-yoon neglected Hanmi Science's duties for personal business and the profit of other companies, and continuously tarnished the company's reputation.