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KT&G Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Reiterates Commitment to Shareholder Value Enhancement

* Revenue increased by 6.6% and operating profit by 30.6%, driven by robust performance in tobacco business * KT&G reaffirms commitment to maximizing corporate value with core business-driven growth and enhancing shareholder value through best-in-class shareholder return policy SEOUL, South K...

2024-08-08 15:23 3487

The most purchased health supplement by foreigners visiting Korea, "JungKwanJang," is now available at Sprouts Farmers Market

CERRITOS, Calif., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers can now find Korea's representative health supplement brand "JungKwanJang" at the premium market "Sprouts Farmers Market." JungKwanJang is now available at Sprouts Farmers Market! ...

2024-07-23 19:00 3857

KT&G opens 'Univ. Zone' at Tarumanagara University (UNTAR) for Indonesian college students

- KT&G built 'Univ. Zone' at 3 Indonesian colleges to offer diverse experience and learning opportunities to college students - KT&G is also supporting future generations of Indonesia by running Vocational Training Center and Korean Language Institute SEOUL, South Korea, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire...

2024-05-13 12:29 2592

Jung Kwan Jang surging in Indonesia, riding the momentum of the Megawati wave

- Expecting the popularity of Megawati to extend to Jung Kwan Jang's red ginseng products JAKARTA, Indonesia and SEOUL, South Korea, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), a global company in general health, is ramping up its local marketing efforts to spotlight South Ko...

2024-04-25 19:47 2980

Jung Kwan Jang surging in Indonesia, riding the momentum of the Megawati wave

- Expecting the popularity of Megawati to extend to Jung Kwan Jang's red ginseng products JAKARTA, Indonesia and SEOUL, South Korea, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), a global company in general health, is ramping up its local marketing efforts to spotlight South Ko...

2024-04-24 10:01 2340

KT&G to hold the 37th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

* The agenda for appointing President tabled for the meeting, which will be held onMarch 28, at the KT&G Human Resources Development Center in Daejeon, South Korea  SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation ("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780) held a board meeting tod...

2024-02-28 21:23 1689

KT&G Governance Committee finalizes the first shortlist of CEO candidates

̶  The first shortlist consists of 8 individuals, 4 external and 4 internal candidates…selected based on impartial and objective opinions from the advisory panel SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Governance Committee of KT&G Corporation("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780) f...

2024-01-31 15:27 3130

KT&G Scholarship Foundation signs MOU with BPSDMI of the Indonesian Ministry of Industry to provide scholarship to Indonesian college students

- Granted scholarship of Rp 450 million to around 130 Indonesian college students - Supported over 930 students with scholarships from 2018 SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit foundation run by KT&G, a global company headquartered inSouth K...

2024-01-29 20:23 2669

KT&G Governance Committee resolves to finalize the longlist of CEO candidates

-    "We honor CEO Bok-in Baek's voluntary decision to resign. We are committed to conducting an impartial and objective CEO appointment process," said Governance Committee Chairman SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Governance Committee of KT&G Corporation("KT&G" or the "comp...

2024-01-11 17:03 5211

Jung Kwan Jang Launches a Limited-edition Red Ginseng, Marking its 124th Anniversary

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, 2023, Jung Kwan Jang honors its 124th anniversary with the unveiling of the Red Ginseng Heritage Edition, a tribute to the company's respect for Korean cultural heritage.

2023-12-28 07:00 2871

Jung Kwan Jang to Boost the Popularity of Red Ginseng by Employing various forms, from Film to Jelly

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holding the top spot in global ginseng retail for a decade, Jung Kwan Jang declared to boost the popularity of red ginseng by employing various forms, from film to jelly. Red ginseng, which is a steamed and dried ginseng, has been traditionally c...

2023-12-22 07:00 2687

"JUNG KWAN JANG Red Ginseng Oil RXGIN Clean," Red Ginseng Oil, Gains Popularity in Korea for Excellent Effects in Improving BPH

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In August, clinical research results demonstrating the safe and effective improvement of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms through the consumption of red ginseng oil were published in the prestigious international academic journalThe Worl...

2023-12-05 07:00 2312

KT&G posts record quarterly revenue in 2023 3Q; robust performance in core business areas

* Overseas combustible business saw growth across all key metrics * Double-digit increase in Heat Not Burn consumables sales volume SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780),South Korea's leading tobacco manufacturer, today annou...

2023-11-09 16:04 3612

Megawati Pertiwi, a volleyball player from Indonesia, attributes her vibrant and healthy energy to rigorous training and the intake of red ginseng

* Currently plays for Daejeon JUNG KWAN JANG Red Sparks * Renowned for powerful serve and impressive jumps SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just like many other sports, each country has its own popular sports due to cultural, historical and environmental factors.Indonesia is f...

2023-11-07 07:00 2530

KT&G strengthens support for Indonesian college students in light of the 50th anniversary of Indonesia-Korea diplomatic relations

* Engaged in various CSR activities in October, with emphasis on support for college students * Comprehensive CSR initiatives: Nurturing youth entrepreneurship and enriching college students' cultural experience SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G, a global company headquart...

2023-11-03 10:12 1035

KT&G to establish a new factory in Kazakhstan that will serve as a Global Manufacturing Innovation Hub

* Ongoing growth investments in the overseas business sector * Reaffirming commitment to the company's 'Global Top-tier' vision SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation ("KT&G") (KRX:033780) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-art manufacturing plant ...

2023-10-12 09:04 3498

JUNG KWAN JANG launches student-specialized brand I.PASS for physical strength, immunity, and memory all at once

- The essential item that Korean parents with high enthusiasm over education provide for their children SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I.PASS, a student-specialized brand that was renewed and launched through JUNG KWAN JANG red ginseng of KGC (Korea Ginseng Corp.), is a health...

2023-10-11 07:00 2536

KT&G successfully hosts a joint Indonesian-Korean plogging event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Indonesia and South Korea

* 1,000 Indonesian and Korean participants united for a joint plogging event * Programs to foster interaction and mutual cultural appreciation were also held SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G, a global company headquartered inSouth Korea, held a joint Indonesian-Korean pl...

2023-09-26 20:33 1969

Recommended Souvenir from Korea, Jung Kwan Jang Red Ginseng

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KGC(Korea Ginseng Corp.) promotes newly launched "Korean Red Ginseng Extract Everytime Film" as the most recommended souvenir from Korea. A high volume of sales with 130,000 units were sold within a mere month of its launch this summer due to its...

2023-09-26 08:00 4506

The Korean Society of Ginseng confirms the effects of consuming red ginseng in the prevention and improvement of dementia

- Through the study "Elucidation of Mechanisms for Dementia Prevention and Improvement by Red Ginseng" SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through continuous research, the secrets of ginseng, a representative medicinal herb of Korea, are being revealed, showcasing its efficacy. Re...

2023-09-12 17:00 1991
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