Korea Joongang Daily
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KT&G hits new revenue record as international sales top domestic market for first time

KT&G reported 6.58 trillion won ($4.5 billion) revenue last year, besting its own 2024 record. The company's annual sales on a consolidated basis was up 11.4 percent compared to 2024. Annual operating profit also rose 13.5 percent compared to 2024.

2026-02-05

KT&G reports highest quarterly revenue, operating profit in Q3

KT&G reported its highest quarterly revenue and operating profit for the third quarter of 2025, crediting its "core business competitiveness and profitability-focused growth strategy."

2025-11-06

KT&G strikes a new partnership with U.S. tobacco giant Altria

KT&G unveiled an upgraded shareholder return plan and set double-digit growth targets for this year, while striking a new partnership with U.S. tobacco giant Altria. The announcements came on Tuesday at the company’s “CEO Investor Day” in Seoul.

2025-09-23

KT&G profit up for third straight quarter on overseas tobacco sales

KT&G reports strong second quarter growth with increased tobacco sales and new premium products.

2025-08-07

KT&G finishes construction of tobacco plant in Kazakhstan

KT&G completed construction of its tobacco plant in Kazakhstan that is set to be a major production and export base for the firm’s growing Eurasian markets, the company said Wednesday.

2025-04-23

KT&G profit grows on strong overseas tobacco demand

KT&G's reported a 1.5 percent rise in operating profit in 2024 driven by growth in international sales.

2025-02-06

KT&G celebrates Turkish factory expansion in bid to heat up in African, American markets

KT&G held a ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its factory in Turkey as it seeks to bolster its presence in the North African, Central and South American markets.

2025-01-20

Tobacco giant KT&G gets stable credit ratings from S&P, Moody's

KT&G received strong credit ratings from S&P Global and Moody's on the back of high business stability and its dominant market position.

2025-01-08

KT&G awards 33 scholarships to Korea Institute of Science and Technology students

KT&G announced Monday it awarded scholarships to 33 Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) students, with international students from six countries also among the recipients.

2024-12-23

KT&G targets 15 percent return on equity through buyback plan

KT&G plans significant buybacks and dividends, targeting a 15 percent ROE by 2027.

2024-11-11