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KT&G announces additional shareholder returns, setting annual dividend per share at 6,000 KRW, signs MOU with Altria on nicotine pouch, etc.
KT&G announced this year's growth targets and additional shareholder return plans through the "2025 KT&G CEO Investor Day" held on the 23rd, also disclosing details of the MOU with the American tobacco manufacturer Altria.
About this update from Kt & G Corporation
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