Member type: Full Member + RCLG

Chemical industry
With government encouragement, the Korean chemical sector grew rapidly during the period 1960 to 1980. Today, it still accounts for around 25% of Korean GDP with 150,000 employees, and is second only to the electronics industry. Key products include: petrochemicals, oil products, specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, biochemicals, and plastic products.  In 2006 the sector had turnover of  US$102.6 billion, accounting for 3.6% of world chemical sales.

National association
The Korea Chemical Industry Council (KOCIC) joined the ICCA as an observer in 2005 and was accepted as a full member in 2007.  Until 2005, there was no single association that represented the entire Korean chemical industry; 10 sector groups came together to establish KOCIC as the umbrella association and the official representative of the country’s chemical industry.  KOCIC members include: Korea Chemicals Management Association; Korea Chlor-Alkali Industry Association; Korea Cosmetic Association; Korea Crop Protection Association; Korea Fertilizer Industry Association; Korea
Petrochemical Industry Association; Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association; Korea Responsible Care Council; Korea Soap & Detergent Association; and Korea Specialty Chemical Industry Association.