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Net profit rises 57.6% despite 4.9% decline in revenue, demonstrating improved profitability

Joongang Vaccine posted 3 billion won in operating profit in the first quarter of this year, up 31% from the same period a year earlier. Revenue during the period fell 4.9% to 12.6 billion won, but net profit rose 57.6% to 3.3 billion won, demonstrating improved profitability. The results are preliminary figures before review by an external auditor and may change during the finalization process.

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