KOREA PETROCHEMICAL IND Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of basic oil products, synthetic resin, and other plastic materials. It operates through the Petrochemical and Industrial Gas business divisions. The Petrochemical business division produces olefins, aromatics, and polymers. The Industrial Gas business division provides industrial gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, and argon. The company was founded on June 2, 1970 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.