Since it launched in 1964, Samsung Fine Chemicals has cotributed to Korea's economic developement, and its history tells the story of the chemical industry in Korea.Sales increased over the year-earlier period thanks to rising demand for general chemical including urea and ammonia and extended facilities for fine chemical Mecellose.Net profit of the first half decreased with the deficit of urea/ammonia business line and regular repair and maintenance and lowered operating profit including income from dividend.