Daewoong Pharmaceutical Receives Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award at the 2026 National Contribution Awards

"Strengthening Work-Life Balance Culture"

Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced on the 16th that it has received the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award in the category of Overcoming Low Birthrate at the 13th National Contribution Awards 2026.

The National Contribution Awards honor companies and organizations that have contributed to strengthening national industrial competitiveness through outstanding management capabilities and innovation, or to enhancing national sustainability through exemplary social contribution activities and the practice of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management.

Employees at Daewoong Pharmaceutical are autonomously working by utilizing Smarc Work, adapting to their individual situations and work characteristics. Daewoong Pharmaceutical

Daewoong Pharmaceutical was ultimately selected as the awardee in the Overcoming Low Birthrate category, receiving the highest rating for its long-standing maternity and childcare policies and for the fact that these policies are actively utilized by employees and leading to tangible results.

Based on the philosophy that "healthy employees create healthy services," Daewoong Pharmaceutical has established a comprehensive support system—covering the entire cycle from childbirth to return to work—so that employees can continue their growth even throughout the process of childbirth and parenting.

Since 2008, Daewoong Pharmaceutical has introduced a Smart Work system, allowing employees to autonomously choose their working hours and locations according to work and personal circumstances. Employees who are pregnant or raising children can use this system to secure necessary time for care while staying focused on their assigned work. Even after returning to work, employees can continue their careers without discrimination through active use of the Career Development Program (CDP). The company was also the first in the industry to introduce a job-based pay system, assigning duties and providing compensation based on capability and performance.

Changjae Lee, CEO of Daewoong Pharmaceutical, said, "We will continue to improve our systems and working environment so that employees, who are both outstanding talents and good parents, can fully demonstrate their capabilities and grow. We aim to become a practical model for overcoming low birthrate issues."

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