History

By making constant
changes and taking
on
new challenges,
DB Inc. is growing as
an all-round company
that
puts the value and
trust of its clients first.

  • Present ~
    2021
  • 2020 ~
    2011
  • 2010 ~
    2001
  • 2000 ~
    1977

Present ~ 2021

2024
  • Certified as an Excellent Institution for Human Resource Development in 2024, recognized as the Best Institution in the Large Enterprise category.
  • Merged with DB FIS.
  • Launched the Insurance Platform Service 'Yes, Sure'
2022
  • Received Seoul Mayor’s Award in the 2022 Seoul Startup Open Innovation
  • Received the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) Presidential Award in SP (Software Process) Certification
2021
  • Hosted ‘DB X Seoul Start up Open Innovation’
  • Received the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award for ‘contribution to COVID-19 response’

2020 ~ 2011

2019
  • Applied patent for ‘mobile face-to-face recording service’
2018
  • Acquired DB FIS (former FIS Systems)
2017
  • Changed the company name (Dongbu Inc. → DB Inc.)
  • Launched OCCP-based EV charging management system

2010 ~ 2001

2010
  • Merged into Dongbu CNI (merger of former Dongbu CNI and Dongbu Fine Chem)
  • Constructed Dongbu IDC (Jukjeon)
  • Acquired ISO27001 certification
2008
  • Acquired ISO/OEC 20000 certification
2007
  • Changed the company name to Dongbu CNI
2006
  • Received the Prime Minister’s Award in the 3rd Korea New Growth Management Awards (jointly held by Maeil Business News Korea and Maekyung MBN)
  • Received the Excellence Award in 2006 Korea’s Excellent Workplace (jointly held by the Korea Economic Daily and Ltech Trust Management Research Institute)
  • Received the Grand Prize in 6th Korea Digital Management Innovation Awards (jointly held by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy and Maeil Business News Korea)
2005
  • Obtained CMMI Maturity Level 3 (SI sector)
  • Received the Grand Prize in the applied technology field of 2005 Korea e-Commerce Awards
2004
  • Acquired ISO 9001 “2000” re-certification
2003
  • Founded Dongbu Information Corp. (merger of Dongbu IT Co. Ltd., Dongbu DIS, and Dongbu FIS)
2002
  • Entered into joint marketing partnership with Cosmo Bridge to pursue VOIP business
2001
  • Dongbu IT Co. Ltd. listed on KOSDAQ
  • Founded Dongbu FIS Co. Ltd. to integrate the computer centers of all the Dongbu Group ‘s financial affiliates

2000 ~ 1977

2000
  • Changed the company name from Dongbu Information System to Dongbu DIS
1999
  • Entered into storage/printer market
1998
  • Authorized as special category telecommunications service provider
  • Acquired the license to operate as an Information and Communications construction company (Class 2 rating)
1997
  • Founded Dongbu Information Technology Co., Ltd. to pursue Systems Management (SM) business for the manufacturing and construction sectors
  • Changed the company name from Hanjung Chemicals to Dongbu Fine Chemicals
1996
  • Founded DB Inc. Information Systems Co., Ltd. to pursue Systems Management (SM) business for the finance sector
  • Acquired recognition from the Korea Industrial Technology Promotion Association as an information and communications research center
1995
  • Acquired ISO 9001 certification for all information technology areas
1994
  • Registered as VAN service provider (Postal Service Administration)
1993
  • Established the Information and Communications Research Institute
1992
  • Installed the Information and Communications Division within Dongbu Industry
1977
  • Founded Hanjung Chemicals with joint investment from Hannong Inc. and Korea Industrial Promotion Inc.