KT&G and Future Asset Create New Investment Partnership

Oct.24.2022
KT&G and Future Asset Create New Investment Partnership
KT&G and Future Asset Financial Group have formed a partnership to identify and develop new business fields.

Recently, KT&G and Future Asset Financial Group have established the New Growth Investment Partnership No.1 to identify and develop new business areas.


We are establishing a strategic alliance with Future Assets to invest in growing industries, to ensure sustainable growth in an ever-changing business environment, and to identify new plant species for business," said Lee Woong-kyu, representing KT&G's growth and investment department in a statement.


KT&G explained that while strengthening its existing business capabilities, it will also invest in new business areas.


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