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Core Business Expansion Strategy
KT&G defines "modernization" as innovation that leads market changes.
Through "Modern Products", the result of KT&G's continuous innovation,
we will lead the market and leap forward as a global top-tier company.
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Comparison of Three Core Businesses

Global CC

Business definitionGlobal production and sales of combustible cigarettes
Key product areasEurasia CIC · APAC CIC · New markets (India, Saudi Arabia, Latin America, Africa, etc.)
Global footprint17 overseas subsidiaries and branches, operations in 140 countries
Key achievementsSales volume of 65.2 billion sticks
Growth directionExpand direct operations and local production bases

NGP(Next Generation Products)

Business definitionNext-generation products including heated tobacco products
Key product areasHNB · Vapor · New product categories
Global footprintGlobal expansion through strategic partnerships
Key achievements14.78 billion sticks sold · 46% domestic market share · 1,947 patent applications
Growth directionExpand platforms and refine operational strategies

Health Functional Foods

Business definitionGinseng-based health functional foods
Key product areasCheongKwanJang and other brands (U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan)
Global footprint5 overseas subsidiaries, exports to over 40 countries
Key achievements8,260 trademarks
Growth directionExpand markets through localization strategies
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Global CC
Enhancing Profitability and Growth in Global Markets
KT&G is aggressively expanding its Global CC business to pursue global-focused profit management. Based on sales in our core markets of the Middle East and CIS regions, we are diversifying export regions to Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America, while strengthening market competitiveness by directly operating businesses through overseas subsidiaries.
Overseas subsidiaries
and branches
*As of 2025
Countries with Global CC
business operation
countries
*As of 2025
Global CC
sales
billion sticks
*As of 2025
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NGP
(Next Generation Product)
Strengthening competitiveness through platform expansion and operational strategy refinement
KT&G is focusing on strengthening product competitiveness to cultivate the NGP business as a future core business. Starting with the first generation "lil SOLID" in 2017, we launched "lil Hybrid" the following year, and introduced "lil ABLE" with advanced features in 2022, expanding consumer choices. Based on such excellent product development and technological competitiveness, KT&G is leading the domestic NGP market. Additionally, we are working to secure future NGP business competitiveness through investment strategies centered on HNB, Vapor, and Oral Nicotine.
Stick sales volume
billion sticks
*As of 2025
NGP patent applications
Cases
*As of 2025
Domestic market share
%
*As of 2025
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Health Functional Foods
Global Expansion and Growth Through Localization
As one of KT&G’s three core businesses, the Health Functional Foods (HFF) segment is the only non-tobacco unit and plays a pivotal role in diversifying our business portfolio.
KGC is enhancing competitiveness in domestic and global markets centered on the 'Jung Kwan Jang' brand. In Korea, we are leading market growth by launching high value-added new products beyond red ginseng ingredients across diverse benefits, while strengthening online and offline channel competitiveness to meet customers at more touchpoints. Overseas, we will focus on nurturing key strategic brands in China and the U.S., and continue to expand demand through new product launches and localization.
Current overseas subsidiaries
*As of 2025
Export countries
countries
*As of 2025
Trademarks
*As of 2025