In 1897, the year Emperor Gojong ascended the throne, royal officer Nocheon Min Byeong-Ho created Whalmyungsu, the first medicine to unite Korean and Western medicine.

THE BEGINNING.

When imitations flooded the market, Whalmyungsu pioneered trademark registration and protection, registering its iconic fan mark (Buchaepyo) as Korea's first trademark.

THE SYMBOL.

As global carbonated drinks like cola swept the country, Whalmyungsu launched Gas Whalmyungsu with an added refreshing fizz.

THE FIZZ.

Responding to shifting trends in digestion care, the original Gas Whalmyungsu was upgraded into Gas Whalmyungsu Q.

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Whalmyungsu received certificates from the Korea Guinness Association recognizing it as the first registered trademark (Buchaepyo) and the first registered product (Whalmyungsu).

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In response to consumer feedback, we launched Gas Whalmyungsu Q with the preservatives removed in 2011.

CLEAN FORMULA.

The over-the-counter line includes Gas Whalmyungsu Q, Whalmyungsu, Kkoma Whalmyungsu and Whalmyungsu-Yu, alongside the quasi-drug Gas Whal and Miin Whal sold at convenience stores and marts.

FIND YOUR KOD.

Whalmyungsu 1897 KOD is Whalmyungsu's premium global line, available only at pharmacies in Korea and through the Whalmyungsu 1897 brand site. Experience a refreshing finish to great Korean food with KOD.

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