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KT&G becomes First Player in the Industry to Secure 'AAA' MSCI ESG Rating
KT&G(KRX: 033780) obtained a "AAA" ESG rating from the global investment decision support company MSCI(Morgan Stanley Capital International), the highest rating in history for any industry player.
About this update from Kt & G Corporation
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