The factory was built on the initiative of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

The Supreme Leader frequently learned about the progress of its construction and solved the problems arising in the construction. And he provided a complete set of production equipment.

He visited the factory in June Juche 106 (2017), regardless of hot weather, and gave teachings that would serve as a guideline in managing the factory.

True to his field instruction, a research group of the factory has developed various kinds of dental hygiene products.

Among them are tens of kinds of efficacious functional toothpastes and toothpastes for children, including Kaesong Koryo Insam Toothpaste and nano-silver toothpaste. They are on sale at the Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 and other shops.