CJ is a global lifestyle and cultural enterprise that creates health, happiness and convenience. It was founded in 1953. The company has four main businesses, namely food and catering, biotechnology, logistics and new circulation, and entertainment media. CJ regards China as its most important overseas market. As early as 1978, it set up an office in Hong Kong and officially entered China(CJ CHINA) in 1994 when China and South Korea established diplomatic relations. As of 2023, CJ Group has invested approximately RMB 20 billion in China, with businesses in 24 provinces and 60 cities, 85 legal entities, 109 branches, 15 factories, and nearly 10,000 employees.
As an industry leader, CJ has always been committed to promoting the sustainable development of society, actively practicing the concept of green environmental protection and social responsibility, actively participating in social welfare activities, and promoting social harmony and progress. In the future, CJ Group will continue to uphold the business principles of fairness, transparency, and integrity, and continue to explore and innovate, in a more environmentally friendly and efficient way, to provide global consumers with a healthier, happier, and more convenient life experience, and jointly build a more harmonious and beautiful world.
CEO Message
CJ creates a healthy, happy and convenient life for the Chinese people.
CJ CHINA CEO 尹道瑄
Over the past 70 years, we have persevered and achieved remarkable results. From producing sugar to establishing a future-oriented business portfolio consisting of food & catering,a biotechnology, logistics & new circulation, entertainment & media, and from serving the Korean market to reaching out to consumers worldwide, CJ has written a history filled with challenges and achievements.
As a global lifestyle and culture enterprise, CJ officially entered China in 1994. As one of the early foreign enterprises to enter China, CJ has not only embraced the vast development space and opportunities, but also witnessed the rise of the Chinese economy and has jointly developed with it up to now.Over the past three decades, we have been exploring new trends and new formats in the Chinese market in various fields such as food, biotechnology, logistics, culture and entertainment, and promoting innovation and development to create a new lifestyle for Chinese consumers. Despite certain uncertainties in the world economy, CJ remains optimistic about the Chinese market. CJ will continue to actively expand new businesses and new fields, while continuing to promote talent training, cultural exchanges and environmental protection, and help build a healthy China, a green China, and a culturally strong country.
Adhering to the entrepreneurial philosophy of "serving the country through business", CJ actively carries out CSV activities to share value in China, strives to create a future where enterprises and society grow together, and promotes ESG management, so as to "make life healthier and happier, maake the world more interesting and beautiful, and make the earth sustainable". We strive to become a company that is trusted and loved, and continue to innovate, challenge and move forward towards the goal of becoming a "company that leads the future lifestyle of the world".