Vigorous steps! The history of KT&G
Read about KT&G's history to see how it grew into a global company.
- Giant Global Company Present-2002
- Development and Advancement through Innovation 2002-1987
- Beginning of Korean Tobacco History 1980-1883
KT&G performed a key role in starting
tobacco history
With the foundation for the company’s growth prepared, this is the time to take a leap forward.
Beginning of Korean Tobacco History
1980-1883
| Business Contents | M | Year | M | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed construction of Wonju plant | 9 | 1983 | ||
| Completed construction of Goryeo Ginseng plant | 8 | 1978 | ||
| Completed construction of Gwangju plant | 11 | 1975 | ||
| Completed construction of Cheonan plant | 9 | 1982 | ||
| Completed construction of Gimcheon ingredient plant | 7 | 1973 | ||
| Completed construction of Youngju plant | 8 | 1970 | ||
| Completed construction of Shintanjin plant | 7 | 1965 | ||
| Reorganized as a Monopoly Bureau | 4 | 1952 | ||
| Formed Ginseng Division of Finance Department under the Ministry of the imperial household during the Korean Empire (36th year of King Gojong (1899) | 8 | 1899 | ||
| Founded the Sunhwaguk | 1883 |
