History

KONAD’s 20-year history has been a series of innovations and challenges.

Starting with the development of the world’s first stamping nail art product, it has continued to grow through ceaseless research
and product development and entry into the global market.

2016 ~

  • 2024 Incheon Small Business Competition Prime Minister’s Award
  • 2023 Obtained US FDA OTC Product Certification for UV Protection Products
  • Designated as a 2022 global small giants company
  • Approval of 140 items from China Sanitary Permit CFDA
  • Approval of 275 items of halal certification
  • KONAD hand sanitizer product approved by US FDA,
    exported to US / Japan / Saudi / Cambodia
  • Designated as a venture company
  • Designated as a technology innovative SME
  • Designated as a promising export SME

2012 ~ 2015

  • Acquisition of 1.2.3.4 group certification (CGMP)
    for excellent cosmetic manufacturing and quality control standards
  • Selected as a world-class product in 2012 by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy
  • Awarded Korea Industrial Medal on the 50th Trade Day
  • ISO 22716:2007 certified
  • BBF selection (product selected by 3,000 beautiful models)
  • 2015 Asia Beauty Awards Innovation Cosmetic Brand Award
  • Opened KONAD Myeongdong branch

2008 ~ 2011

  • Small and Medium Business Administration (MAIN-BIZ) certification

  • KONAD Incheon office building completed, relocated
  • Selected as Trader of the Month who made Korea shine
  • Awarded by the President of the Korea International Trade Association on the 47th Trade Day
  • Commendation from the President of Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology Promotion
  • ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 certified
  • Commendation from the Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety
  • Commendation from the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office
    on the 15th Women Entrepreneurs Day
  • Ministry of SMEs (INNO-BIZ) certification
  • Selected as a vision company by Incheon Metropolitan City

2006 ~ 2007

  • Won the Grand Prize at the 4th 100 Excellent Patent Products Grand Prize
  • Awarded Gold Award (Arts/Crafts), Bronze Award (Manufacturing, Design)
    at the Pittsburgh International Invention Fair, USA
  • Ministry of SMEs (MAIN-BIZ) certification
  • Silver Prize at the International Invention Fair in Nuremberg, Germany
  • Seoul International Invention Exhibition (SIIF 2006) Gold Award
  • KONAD Guro office relocation
  • Received a commendation from the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy
    and a 3 million dollar export tower

2002 ~ 2005

  • KS A 9001:2001 / ISO 9001:2000 certification, KS A 14001:2001 / ISO 14001:1996 certification
  • Acquired invention patent (No.0485928)
  • Established KONAD Research Institute (Science and Technology Research Institute)
  • Ministry of SMEs (INNO-BIZ) certification
  • Commendation from the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy at the 13th Korea Technology Exhibition
  • Designated as a venture company by the Ministry of SMEs
  • Established KONAD Corporation