The company generated consolidated sales of KRW 265,408 million in the second quarter, down 3.0 % compared to Q2/2024 (KRW 273,521 million). Half-year sales reached KRW 541,161 million, a 2.2 % increase over the same period last year. Challenging market conditions persisted, driven by subdued global demand, ongoing margin pressure and higher labour costs following a court ruling in Korea. Industrial Chemicals posted Q2 sales of KRW 191,019 million, down 7.6 % year-on-year, while half-year sales remained stable at KRW 399,152 million. Diverging performance across business divisionsWithin Industrial Chemicals, Polymer Stabilisers remained close to last year’s turnover despite lower demand and geopolitical uncertainties.