Dong-A Pharm

Dong-A Pharmaceutical was founded in Seoul in 1932 and is one of South Korea's oldest and largest pharmaceutical companies, known for OTC staples like Bacchus and Panpyrin. The company operates under Dong-A Socio Holdings and spans OTC medicines, quasi-drugs, medical devices, health foods, and cosmetics. Its move into skincare leverages its pharmaceutical heritage: the Acnon line offers medicated spot treatments for inflamed and cystic breakouts, while the FATION brand positions itself as science-backed derma care for sensitive and compromised skin. Products like the Acnon Cream and Mela Toning Cream are sold largely through Korean pharmacies and export channels.