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Market Chatter: CJ Group Sets KRW12 Trillion Revenue Target for North America by 2028

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CJ Group expects its total revenue from North America to expand to 12 trillion won by 2028, driven by rising demand for Korean food, entertainment, and beauty products, The Korean Times reported Monday.

The South Korean group, led by holding company CJ (KRX:001040), unveiled its target following a strategy meeting with the group chairman in Los Angeles last week.

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