Description

CJ Corporation is a major South Korean conglomerate with global operations spanning several key industries. Its diverse portfolio includes significant interests in the food and culinary services, biotechnology, logistics and consumer retail, and entertainment and media sectors. Within the culinary sector, the company is actively involved in food production, managing various restaurant chains, and distributing food ingredients and related services. Highlighting its bio-industrial involvement, it also supplies amino acids crucial for animal feed and as food additives. The corporation's logistics division oversees efficient supply chain management, complemented by an extensive engineering and construction arm that develops and renovates a wide array of facilities—from research centers and industrial plants to corporate offices, commercial venues, hotels, and golf courses. CJ also offers specialized real estate development advisory services. In retail, it manages the sale of health and beauty products and maintains a significant online shopping presence. Furthermore, CJ provides comprehensive IT systems and services specifically tailored for manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and media industries. Its entertainment and media segment is a prominent creator of diverse content, encompassing films, musical productions, live performances, animated works, conventions, and multi-channel network (MCN) content. This segment also operates cinema chains and delivers digital broadcasting services. Established in 1953, CJ Corporation maintains its main corporate office in Seoul, South Korea.