- CEO
- William Pak Kim
- Full Time Employees
- 1,084
- Sector
- Retail trade
- Industry
- Apparel/Footwear retail
- Address
- 449, Dosan-Daero Seoul SL South Korea
- IPO Date
- Jul 14, 2011
- Business
- Shinsegae International Co., Ltd. (031430.KS) operates as a fashion and lifestyle retailer, importing and distributing global luxury and premium brands across South Korea and select international markets. The company offers an extensive portfolio of products including luxury apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and fragrances from brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Burberry, and Dior; mid-range fashion lines like Zara, Uniqlo, and Maje; beauty products from La Mer, Estee Lauder, and MAC; and lifestyle items encompassing watches, jewelry, and home goods from brands like Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and Hermes. Shinsegae International manages over 1,000 brand boutiques and shop-in-shops primarily within Shinsegae Department Stores, E-Mart hypermarkets, and standalone stores, targeting affluent consumers, middle-class shoppers, and tourists in urban centers. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company focuses on the retail segment of the consumer discretionary industry, with operations concentrated in South Korea and expansion into China through joint ventures. In recent developments, Shinsegae International expanded its luxury portfolio in 2024 by launching new flagship stores for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga in Seoul's premium shopping districts; formed a strategic alliance with global e-commerce platform Farfetch to enhance online sales of high-end brands; and completed a KRW 200 billion funding round in early 2025 to support digital transformation and Southeast Asian market entry. Additionally, the company acquired a majority stake in a local beauty distributor in late 2024, bolstering its K-beauty export capabilities amid rising global demand.