Seoul, South Korea – Marking his first anniversary as Chairman of Shinsegae Group, Jung Yong-jin has announced a strategic pivot towards aggressive growth, building upon the foundation of improved profitability achieved through enhanced core business competitiveness. This new phase emphasizes securing "super-gap market dominance" across the group's diverse portfolio.

Key Highlights of the Growth Strategy:

Renewed Expansion of E-mart: E-mart, a cornerstone of the group, will lead the charge with the opening of three new stores this year, including the recently launched Traders Magok, E-mart Food Market Godeok, and Traders Guwol.
Plans are in place to open at least three additional stores by 2027, with the acquisition of five new sites underway.
This expansion marks a reversal of the previous trend of store reductions, signaling a renewed commitment to physical retail growth.
E-mart Everyday will also be expanding by opening over 20 franchise stores in 2025.
Starbucks' Ambitious Expansion: Starbucks, a significant contributor to the group's revenue, will open over 100 new stores this year.
Focus will be placed on developing unique store concepts that incorporate Korean cultural themes, aiming to establish "Starbucks of Korea" locations.
Starbucks has reached over 3 Trillion won in sales within the Shinsegae group, making it the 3rd largest business within the group, following E-mart and Shinsegae Department store.
E-commerce Transformation: Gmarket will pursue global expansion through a joint venture with Alibaba, aiming to transcend the competitive domestic e-commerce landscape.
SSG.com will strengthen its logistics capabilities through ongoing collaboration with CJ Group.
These strategic partnerships reflect a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and driving innovation.
Reinforced Meritocracy: A performance-driven personnel system will be further solidified to enhance accountability and drive growth.
Following previous leadership changes at Shinsegae E&C, Gmarket, and SSG.com, the group will continue to implement timely and decisive personnel actions.
The chairman has emphasized that rewarding high performance, and accountability is a must for continued innovation.
Financial Turnaround: Under Jung's leadership, E-mart has achieved a significant turnaround, moving from a 46.9 billion won deficit in 2023 to a 47.1 billion won profit in 2024.
This improvement is attributed to strategic restructuring, including the merger of E-mart and E-mart Everyday, and a focus on operational efficiency.

Chairman Jung's Vision:

"In challenging economic times, strengthening our core business competitiveness is essential to achieving unparalleled market dominance," stated Chairman Jung. "We will accelerate our growth trajectory by maximizing customer satisfaction and entering a new era of expansion."

This strategic shift signals Shinsegae Group's determination to solidify its position as a market leader through a combination of strategic expansion, innovation, and a focus on core business strength.

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