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KT&G opens second Indonesia plant to expand Southeast Asia tobacco exports

The new East Java facility lifts KT&G's Indonesian cigarette capacity to 35 billion annually and supports its Southeast Asia export push.

2026.10.7

Capital Group raises KT&G stake to 7.21 percent

The U.S. asset manager increased its holding in KT&G as the Korean tobacco company posted stronger first-quarter earnings and signaled a new dividend-focused shareholder return policy.

2026.6.9

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.

2026.2.5

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."

2025.11.6

KT&G CEO Bang Kyung-man, left, signs a comprehensive MOU with Altria CEO Billy Gifford on Sept. 23 to establish a strategic partnership in the global nicotine and non-nicotine markets and poses for a commemorative photo. [KT&G]

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.

2025.9.23

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.

2025.8.7

KT&G CEO Bang Kyung-man, fifth from left, Almaty Gov. Marat Sultangaziev, sixth from left, and Korean Ambassador to Kazakhstan Cho Tae-ick, seventh from left, pose for a photo following an opening ceremony on April 22 for the tobacco firm's new factory in Kazakhstan that is set to become the company's production hub for the Eurasian market. [KT&G]

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.

2025.4.23

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.

2025.2.6

Fourth from left, Korean Ambassador to Turkey Jung Yeon-doo, KT&G CEO Bang Kyung-man and Tire District Governor Vural Karagu pose during KT&G's Turkish factory expansion ceremony held Jan. 16. [KT&G]

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.

2025.1.20

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.

2025.1.8