Edaily February 27, 2003SK chemicals (06120) announced on February 27 that it had achieved 25.3 billion won in net profit and 38.3 billion won in ordinary profit, with an operating profit of 61.4 billion won and total sales of 782 billion won.The Company?s sales increased 4.6% compared to last year while the operating profit has decreased by about 13%. Yet the ordinary profit has increased by 80% and net profit by 140%. SK chemicals explained that its outstanding performance is largely due to reduced financial expenses and stock profits.Reporter Jin woo - Lee