Celltrion to build GMP plant in North Chungcheong Province

Celltrion said Wednesday it will become the country’s largest pharmaceutical producer with the establishment of its GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)-compliant plant in Ochang, Nother Chungcheong Province, the company said yesterday in its regulatory filing.

The 180 billion won facility is scheduled to be completed in April next year, with production beginning in 2015. The company invested 1...