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  "id": 8868682,
  "title": "KT&G takes home top honor for excellence in investor relations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kt-g-takes-home-top-honor-for-excellence-in-investor-relations-8868682",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260921/ktg-takes-home-top-honor-for-excellence-in-investor-relations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KT&G, a Korean tobacco and consumer goods company, has been awarded the grand prize at the 2026 Korea IR Awards for its excellence in investor relations. The prestigious award, presented by the Korea Exchange’s investor relations service, was given at KRX Market Square in Seoul's Yeouido financial district on Friday. KT&G's head of strategic planning, Yoon Young-chan, accepted the prize from Korea Exchange Chairman Chung Eun-bo.\n\nThe Korea IR Service has been awarding these accolades since 2001 to companies demonstrating active and efficient investor relations practices that foster capital market development through shareholder-focused management. KT&G was specifically recognized for its open IR culture, where executives directly present strategies to investors, covering topics such as global business expansion, shareholder returns, and growth investments. The company further demonstrates its commitment to investor relations through regular investor conferences, non-deal road shows, and meetings with both domestic and international institutional investors.\n\nAdditionally, KT&G has raised its interim dividend, further supporting its dedication to maintaining strong relationships with its shareholders.",
  "summary": "Korean tobacco and consumer goods company KT&G was named the grand prize winner at the 2026 Korea IR Awards, securing the top accolade presented by the Korea Exchange’s investor relations service, the company said Monday. The award, presented as the Korea Exchange chairman's prize, was handed out Friday at KRX Market Square in Seoul's Yeouido financial district. Yoon Young-chan, head of KT&G's…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "KT&G takes home top honor for excellence in investor relations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kt-g-takes-home-top-honor-for-excellence-in-investor-relations",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:12:03.000Z"
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