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About LG
LG Way CI History Affiliated companies LG Sciencepark
Media
Press Release Video
ESG
Strategy Performance Practice Policy Report
IR
Corporate Governance Financial Highlights IR Archive Contact IR
LG Way CI History Affiliated companies LG Sciencepark
History
A tale of challenge and ceaseless innovation
SelectedFoundation and Pioneering
1947-1969
SelectedAdvancement and Innovation
1970-1994
SelectedTowards No. 1 LG
1995-2017
SelectedThe Future towards Customers
2018-
High-growth period achieved 
through state-of-the-art 
technology development 
and internal management
197019811994

Recognized as a giant in the business world by steadfast management

1970
Jan.
  • The second Chairman, Cha-kyung Koo is inaugurated
  • Second Chairman, Cha-kyung Koo is inaugurated
Mar.
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. goes public for the first time in the Korean electronics industry
1972
Aug.
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. receives “Promotion Tower Award in the Precision Industry”
Dec.
  • LuckyChemical Co., Ltd. reaches 10 billion won in total sales
1973
Mar.
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. develops and produces the first Korean cassette recorder
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. develops and produces the first Korean cassette recorder
1974
Feb.
  • Name is changed from LuckyChemical Co., Ltd. to Lucky Co., Ltd.
1976
Feb.
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd.’s TV production exceeds 1 million units
  • Goldstar Precision Industry is established
Sep.
  • Lucky Co., Ltd. produces the first plastic windows and doors “Hi Chassis” in Korea
  • Lucky produces the first plastic windows and doors “Hi Chassis” in Korea
1977
Aug.
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. starts mass production of 19-inch color TVs
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. starts mass production of 19-inch color TVs
1978
Mar.
  • Lucky Petrochemical Co., Ltd is established.
Dec.
  • Lucky Co., Ltd.’s total revenue exceeds 100 billion won
1979
Jan.
  • Lucky Group’s logo is created
  • Lucky Group’s logo is created

LG's Reputation Spreads Worldwide

1981
May
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. develops the first electronic VCR in Korea
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. develops the first electronic VCR in Korea
Aug.
  • Goldstar Semiconductor produces first domestic mini computers in Korea
  • Goldstar Semiconductor produces first domestic mini computers in Korea
1982
May
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. develops first color video camera in Korea
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. develops first color video camera in Korea
Jul.
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. develops first projection TV in Korea
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. opens a color TV factory in Huntsville, Alabama, USA
1983
Jan.
  • Name of Lucky Group is changed to Lucky Goldstar Group
  • Name of Lucky Group is changed to Lucky Goldstar Group
1984
Jan.
  • Logo of Lucky Goldstar Group is changed
  • Bando Corp.’s name is changed to Lucky Goldstar International Corp.
Feb.
  • Goldstar Semiconductor develops the first 8-bit microprocessor in Korea.
  • Goldstar Semiconductor develops the first 8-bit microprocessor in Korea.
1985
Feb.
  • Goldstar Software Co., Ltd. Is established
1986
Apr.
  • Lucky Economic Research Institute (now the LG Economic Research Institute) is established
1987
Jan.
  • STM Co., Ltd. Is established (now LG CNS)
Jul.
  • LG opens the Yonam Science Hall, the first Korean private science museum (now the LG Science Hall)
Oct.
  • Lucky Goldstar Twin Towers (now the LG Twin Towers) is constructed
  • Lucky Goldstar Twin Towers (now the LG Twin Towers) is constructed
1988
Mar.
  • LG Ad is selected as finalist of the New York Festivals International Advertising (TV category)
Nov.
  • Opening ceremony of the LG Academy is held
1990
Feb.
  • "Creating Values for Customers" and "People-oriented Management“ are adopted as management concepts
  • "Creating Values for Customers" and "People-oriented Management“ are adopted as management concepts
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd.’s refrigerator production exceeds 10 million units
Mar.
  • The LG Twins, a professional baseball team, is established
Oct.
  • The LG Twins win the 1990 Korean Series championship
  • The LG Twins win the 1990 Korean Series championship
1992
Jun.
  • Yonam Science Hall exceeds 1 million visitors within 5 years
Sep.
  • Goldstar Co., Ltd. completes construction of the Ireland Design Lab
1993
Aug.
  • First Korean growth hormone “Utropin” is developed and commercialized
  • First Korean growth hormone “Utropin” is developed an commercialized
1994
Oct.
  • LG Twins wins the 1994 Korean Series championship

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