KT&G Corporation, originally Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, is South Korea’s leading tobacco producer and diversified multinational headquartered in Daejeon. It manufactures and distributes tobacco products, red ginseng‑based health foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and engages in real estate and related services. Once a government monopoly, the company was privatized and now competes globally across more than 50 markets with well‑known brands such as Esse and The One.
KT&G offers a broad portfolio spanning traditional and next‑generation tobacco products, including superslim cigarettes and heated tobacco units. Beyond tobacco, it provides cultivated leaf stock, red ginseng and functional food products, biomedical and pharmaceutical goods, and cosmetic items. The company also supports leaf cultivation, real estate development, hotel management, and medical equipment distribution, delivering diversified solutions across consumer health and lifestyle sectors.
KT&G emphasizes ethical and responsible business practices, investing in community welfare, cultural arts, education support, and environmental standards compliance. Its corporate citizenship initiatives include volunteer programs, scholarships, charity foundations, and social support projects focused on health and quality of life. The company also pursues environmentally conscious production and sustainable supply chain practices as part of its broader commitment to stakeholders and societal value creation.
KT&G’s products are sold in over 50 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It operates multiple manufacturing sites, including facilities in South Korea, Russia, Indonesia, Iran, and Turkey, and has established distribution channels and subsidiaries worldwide. Its global brand portfolio includes cigarette labels like Esse and Raison, while its health and wellness divisions expand reach in international functional food markets.
Further Details
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| Company Name | KT&G Corporation (formerly Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation) |
| Industry | Tobacco and Consumer Health |
| Sustainability Recognition | Noted for social contribution and ethical business commitments |
| Core Focus | Tobacco manufacturing, health functional foods, pharmaceuticals, real estate |
| Key Technologies | Next‑generation tobacco systems, tobacco cultivation tech, health food processing |
| Partner Network | Operations and distributors in 50+ international markets |
| Solutions Offered | Cigarettes, heated tobacco products, red ginseng products, medicines, cosmetics |
| Application Areas | Consumer tobacco, wellness foods, pharmaceuticals, property development |