hy R&D
Pioneering a sustainable future through continuous innovation from functional probiotics to natural solutions and pet care.
Pioneering a sustainable future through continuous innovation from
functional probiotics to natural solutions and pet care.
Pioneering a sustainable future through continuous innovation from functional probiotics to natural solutions and pet care.
hy R&D Center
From the development of Korea’s first Korean-style probiotic strain in 1995
to receiving the ‘Ingredient of the Year’ award at the NutraIngredients USA Awards in 2026,
hy Central Research Institute contributes to healthier lives for humanity
through its accumulated technological expertise and capabilities.
From the development of Korea’s first Korean-style probiotic strain in 1995
to receiving the ‘Ingredient of the Year’ award at the NutraIngredients USA Awards in 2026,
hy Central Research Institute contributes to healthier lives for humanity
through its accumulated technological expertise and capabilities.
From the development of Korea’s first Korean-style probiotic strain in 1995
to receiving the ‘Ingredient of the Year’ award at the NutraIngredients USA Awards in 2026,
hy Central Research Institute contributes to healthier lives for humanity
through its accumulated technological expertise and capabilities.
Introduction
Established in 1976, the hy Central Research Institute is the first corporate-affiliated research center in Korea.
Moving forward, we will continue to lead the microbiome era through relentless innovation and bold challenges, setting new benchmarks in the global healthcare market.
Established in 1976, the hy Central Research Institute is the first corporate-affiliated research center in Korea.
Moving forward, we will continue to lead the microbiome era through relentless innovation and bold challenges, setting new benchmarks in the global healthcare market.
Established in 1976, the hy Central Research Institute is the first corporate-affiliated research center in Korea.
Moving forward, we will continue to lead the microbiome era through relentless innovation and bold challenges, setting new benchmarks in the global healthcare market.
Milestones & Achievements
1976
Establishment of the Central Research Institute1981
Certified as an official company-affiliated research institute1995
Developed and commercialized Korea’s first indigenous probiotic strain1996
Certified as a nationally accredited testing laboratory(KOLAS)
2015
Registration of HY7714
(L. plantarum)
as an individually approved
functional probiotic ingredient from MFDS
*MFDS: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety2019
Registration of the probiotic complex containing
L. curvatus HY7601 and
L. plantarum KY1032
as an individually approved functional health ingredient from MFDSRegistration of the probiotic complex containing
L. curvatus HY7601 and
L. plantarum KY1032
as an individually approved functional health ingredient from MFDS2020
Awarded the Minister’s Prize for R&D Innovation
(Ministry of Science and ICT)Designated as an Excellent Company Research Institute2021
Launched B2B brand hyLabsKY1032 registered as a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI)
with the U.S. FDA
2022
HY7601 + KY1032 probiotic
for body fat reduction wins
IPC Innovation AwardHY7601 + KY1032 probiotic
for body fat reduction wins
IPC Innovation AwardExpansion into global markets2023
HY7601 + KY1032 probiotic
wins the IR52
Jang Young-Shil Award2024
Functional anti-hangover ingredient, Ice Plant Compound Concentrate,
receives a commendation from the Ministry of Science and ICTFunctional anti-hangover ingredient, Ice Plant Compound Concentrate,
receives a commendation from the Ministry of Science and ICTLaunched FIAC (Future Insights
Advisory Committee) for research consultationEstablished industry-academia collaboration with Cornell University (IPP)2026
Designated as an Outstanding Corporate Research Institute
Designated as an Outstanding Corporate Research Institute
Probiotics for Body Fat Reduction ‘HY7601+KY1032’
Probiotics for Body Fat Reduction ‘HY7601+KY1032’
Skin Lactic Acid Bacteria ‘HY7714’NUTRA INGREDIENTS USA Award
Research Areas
Discovery and Commercialization of New Functional Ingredients
Acquisition of Individually Approved Functional Materials from MFDS
Microbiome
MechanismsDevelopment of Fermented Dairy Drink, Dietary Supplements, and Conventional Foods
Core Competencies
One-Stop Solution
We directly manage the entire process
from strain cultivation to commercializationWe directly manage the entire process from strain cultivation to commercialization
We directly manage the entire process
from strain cultivation to commercialization
Expert Research Team
Dedicated research team of master’s and doctoral-level scientists focused exclusively on developing functional ingredients.
Dedicated research team of master’s and doctoral-level scientists focused exclusively on developing functional ingredients.
Dedicated research team of master’s
and doctoral-level scientists
focused exclusively on developing
functional ingredients.
State-of-the-Art Research Facilities
Our research undergoes in-depth analysis and scientific validation.
Our research undergoes in-depth analysis and scientific validation.
Our research undergoes in-depth analysis and scientific validation.
