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We introduce you to Hyundai Department Store Group – a comprehensive lifestyle and culture company that will enhance your value.

BEGINNING

Foundation and Development of
the Distribution Business

1971~1984
Foundation and Development of the Distribution Business

1971

06.15

Established Keumgang Development Industries Co., Ltd.

1973

06

Developed the catering business sector

1974

04.17

Chung Mong-keun becomes CEO

1977

07.20

Ulsan Center and Hyundai Shopping Center open

(currently Hyundai Department Store Ulsan Dong-gu)

Ulsan Center and Hyundai Shopping Center open

1979

04.03

Keumgang Shopping Center opens in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul

GROWTH

Birth and Growth of
the Hyundai Department Store

1985~2000
Birth and Growth of the Hyundai Department Store

1985

12.01

Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong opens

(main store with the first POS system in the industry and a cultural center)

1987

02.01

Chung Mong-keun becomes Chairman

1988

09.03

Hyundai Department Store Trade Center opens

Chung Mong-keun becomes Chairman

1989

06

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

1995

08.26

Hyundai Department Store Busan opens

1997

08.22

Hyundai Department Store Cheonho opens

1998

03.17

Hyundai Department Store Ulsan

09.01

Hyundai Department Store Sinchon opens

1999

04

Hyundai Department Store splits off from the Hyundai Group

12

Established Hyundai G-Net Co., Ltd.
(school meal business)

2000

04.01

Name change: Keumgang Development Industries Co., Ltd. →
Hyundai Department Store Co., Ltd.

CHALLENGE

Specialization and Diversification
of Distribution Business

2001~2009
Specialization and Diversification of Distribution Business

2001

05

Established Hyundai Home Shopping Co., Ltd.

08.31

Hyundai Department Store Mia opens

2002

08.30

Hyundai Department Store Mokdong opens

08

Established HCN

(acquired Seocho Cable TV Co., Ltd. and other 7 SO companies)

11

Spin-off of non-department store businesses →
Hyundai Department Store Co., Ltd. and Hyundai H&S Co., Lt

12.18

Jung Ji-sun becomes Vice Chairman
(Group Head)

2003

08.22

Hyundai Department Store Jungdong opens

Hyundai Department Store Jungdong opens

2006

04

Spin-off of Hyundai H&S
and Hyundai Dream Tour

07

Established the Social Welfare Foundation of Hyundai Department Store

Established the Social Welfare Foundation of Hyundai Department Store

2007

10

Hyundai Home Shopping opens “Digitalplex,” the first company building in Korea dedicated to the home shopping business

12.18

Jung Ji-sun becomes Chairman

Jung Ji-sun becomes Chairman

2009

08.21

U-PLEX Sinchon (1st store)
opens

U-PLEX Sinchon (1st store) opens

CHANGE

Leap Forward a Comprehensive
Lifestyle and Culture Group

2010~2015
Leap Forward a Comprehensive Lifestyle and Culture Group

2010

06.15

VISION 2020 declaration ceremony

07.01

Launched Hyundai Green Food Co., Ltd.

08.26

Hyundai Department Store KINTEX opens

2011

08.19

Hyundai Department Store Daegu opens

Hyundai Department Store Daegu opens

12.02

Jung Kyo-sun becomes Vice
Chairman

12.14

Hyundai Department Store Group founds its own archery team

Hyundai H&S Co., Ltd. establishes a Chinese corporation

(Hyundai Huisang Trading)

Hyundai Department Store Group founds its own archery team

2012

02.01

Acquired Livart Co., Ltd.

03.02

Acquired Handsome Co., Ltd.

08.24

Hyundai Department Store Chungcheong open

2013

12.01

Hyundai Green Food takes over C&S Food System Co., Ltd.

2014

05.02

Hyundai City Outlet Gasan opens

10.19

Hyundai Green Food signs a sole distribution agreement with the Italian grocerant Eataly

2015

02.27

Hyundai Premium Outlet Gimpo opens

Hyundai Premium Outlet Gimpo opens

04.17

Established the Hyundai Rental Care Co., Ltd. corporation

05.20

Hyundai Department Store D-CUBE City opens

08.21

Hyundai Department Store Pangyo opens

(Hyundai Children’s Book Museum opens)

Hyundai Department Store Pangyo opens

12.01

Acquired Everdigm Co., Ltd.