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KT&G will expand dividend schemes based on share repurchase, continuing growing dividend trend in line with profit
KT&G posted strong results on the 7th, with first half revenue exceeding 3 trillion KRW and revenue and operating profit recording third consecutive quarter of growth.
About this update from Kt & G Corporation
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