Seo Jung-jin (businessman)

Seo Jung-jin (서정진; born 1953) is a prominent South Korean businessman and entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder and former chairman of Celltrion, a major South Korean biopharmaceutical company. Celltrion, under his leadership, achieved significant global success, particularly in the development and manufacturing of biosimilars, which are lower-cost alternatives to expensive brand-name biologic drugs.

His career is marked by a strong focus on research and development in the biotechnology sector, leading to Celltrion's prominent position in the global pharmaceutical market. Beyond Celltrion, Seo has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors and has advocated for the advancement of South Korea's biotechnology industry. While his business acumen and contributions to the industry are widely recognized, his leadership style has also been subject to scrutiny and public discussion. His personal life remains largely private. Further details regarding his specific achievements, challenges encountered, and detailed biographical information would enrich a more complete encyclopedic entry.