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1980-1989

Globalization and development of cutting-edge technologies

Ceremony of marking the completion of Goldstar Central R&D Institute Goldstar Precision Industry, Gumi plant

In the chemical and energy sectors, LG further developed plastics, convenience goods, and precision chemicals. Lucky Co., Ltd., developed as a major sector after 1983 and re-entered the cosmetics industry, expanding its chemical business.

In the electrical and electronics sectors, Goldstar Co., Ltd., led the development of cutting-edge products such as color televisions, VCRs, and computers, making intensive investments in the semiconductors business and, consequently, leading the state-of-the-art technology age.

In celebration of its 40th founding anniversary in 1987, LG built its office building, LG Twin Towers, in Yeouido, Seoul.

Timeline1980-1989

  • 1980
    Lucky produces the first dispersed dyes in Korea
  • 1981
    Lucky Engineering develops the first computer in Korea
    Goldstar develops the first electronic VTR
  • 1982
    Goldstar develops the first color video camera in Korea
  • 1983
    Lucky Continental Carbon produces the first raw material in color (black) in Korea
    Lucky develops the first engineering plastic products in Korea
    Goldstar develops the first compact disc player in Korea
  • 1984
    Goldstar develops the first multiplex television with sound and color in Korea
  • 1985
    Goldstar Cable develops the first laser machines in Korea
    Goldstar develops the first single unit video 8 mm VTR in Korea
    Lucky develops synthetic vitamin E for the first time in Korea
  • 1986
    Lucky develops the first nonpolluting pesticides in Korea
  • 1987
    Lucky develops the first silicon wafer in Korea
  • 1988
    Lucky develops the first nonpolluting pesticides
  • 1989
    Goldstar Industrial Systems develops the fourth direct drive ultra precision robot in the world
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