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Advancing global leadership through extensive experience
in genomic analysis

2024~
A New Chapter Forward 

  • Expanding test portfolio items (179 items) 
  • Establishment of a dedicated microbiome laboratory 
  • Implementation of automated nucleic acid extraction systems 
  • Expansion and upgrade of laboratory infrastructure 
  • Discovery of genetic factors related to COVID-19 vaccine antibody response 
  • Development of female hair loss risk prediction 
  • Gene–nutrient interaction research for diabetes, obesity risk management

2023
Second phase of growth

for Theragen Health 


  • Launch of Theragen Health as a joint venture between Theragen Bio & Lotte Healthcare 
  • Genetic variants linked to weight loss and healthy dietary changes 

2022
Advancement of

healthcare business capabilities

  • Recognition for regulatory innovation leadership at the 13th Healthcare Future Forum (KHIDI) 
  • Launch of app-based DTC service “Genestart Plus” (in collaboration with Herbalife) 
  • Participation in the "Korean Genome Project" led by KDCA 
  • Release of disease prediction genetic test “HelloGene 4.0” 
  • Expansion of healthcare lab facilities
  • Participation in ASHG 2022 (USA) 
  • Featured on EBS1 TV “DocuPrime” 
  • Postmenopausal obesity and Mediterranean diet in breast cancer patients 
  • Genetic markers for metabolic disease risk by sex and life stage 
  • PNPLA3 genotype and nutrient intake interaction in NAFLD 

2009-2021
Launch of

personal genomics services 

  • Top rating in genetic testing accuracy by KIGTE for 8 consecutive years 
  • Services delivered to over 800 medical institutions worldwide 
  • 2021
    - Genomic analysis of oral cancer and validation of liquid biopsy feasibility
    - Association between salt intake and hypertension risk based on genetic variation
    - Dietary iron intake ratio and incidence of type 2 diabetes 
  • 2020
    - Colorectal cancer genomics and discovery of metastasis mechanisms 
    - Genestyle 70 upgrades
    - ISO 27000 certification for data security, first in the industry 
  • 2019
    - Metagenomic analysis of the gastrointestinal tract and its link to gastric cancer 
    - Genestyle 55 upgrades 
  • 2017
    - Launch of DTC genetic testing service “Genestyle”
    - HelloGene v3.0 upgrades
  • 2015
    - First in the world to sequence the eagle genome 
  • 2014
    - First clinical study of personal genomics in Korea
    - First in the world to sequence the minke whale genome
    - HelloGene v2.0 upgrades 
  • 2013
    - First to identify MSI association in Korean gastric cancer genomics 
  • 2010
    - Launch of “HelloGene”, Asia’s first personal genomics service - Initiation of the Korean Personal Genome Project (KPGP)
    - First to publish a female human genome
    - First to decode the tiger genome 
  • ~2009
    - Fifth in the world to complete whole genome sequencing, and the first in Korea 

Company Name: Theragen Health Co., Ltd.   

Co-CEOs: Tae Soon Hwang, Tae Gon Lim 

Business Registration Number: 846-86-02989
E-commerce Registration Number: 2023-Seongnam Bundang-A-0917
Data Protection Officer: Seok Won Jung 
Address: Room 1003, 10F, A-dong, Samhwan Hipex, 240 Pangyoyeok-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82-1522-2375         Fax: +82-31-288-1294 

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Company Name: Theragen Health Co., Ltd.        Co-CEOs: Tae Soon Hwang, Tae Gon Lim        Business Registration Number: 846-86-02989 
E-commerce Registration Number: 2023-Seongnam Bundang-A-0917        Data Protection Officer: Seok Won Jung
Address: 15F, Giheung ICT Valley Bldg. B, 58, Giheung-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea 

Tel: +82-1522-2375         Fax: +82-31-284-0253 

Privacy Policy       Terms of Use ㅤㅤ COPYRIGHT (C) Theragen Health All Rights Reserved.

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