Won drug pricing lawsuit appeal, ordered to return 24.1 billion won


  • Seoul High Court ruled in favor of Korea United Pharm, dismissing all claims by National Health Insurance Service in drug pricing damages lawsuit appeal
  • Reversed first instance ruling that ordered payment of 24.1 billion won; plaintiff must return 24.1 billion won plus interest to the company
  • Amount represents 5.9% of equity (equity: 406.2 billion won as of end-2024)
  • Company to file corrective disclosure after receiving verdict; plans to respond through legal procedures including possible appeal to Supreme Court

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: Judgment/Decision on Lawsuits, etc. (Claims of a Certain Amount or More)
  • Company: KOREA UNITED PHARM (033270)
  • Submission: KOREA UNITED PHARM INC
  • Receipt: 02-04-2026
  • Under KRX KOSPI Market Division