POSCO was launched on April 1, 1968 with a mission for national industrialization. As the first integrated steel mill in Korea, Posco has grown to produce 41 million tons of crude steel a year, and has grown to become a global business with production and sales in 53 countries in the world. POSCO has continued to contribute to the development of mankind through endless innovation and developments in technology, and has become the most competitive steel maker in the world. POSCO will continue to be an enduring company, trusted and respected by people established its management philosophy Corporate Citizenship: Building a Better Future Together.