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JoongAng Group
is the only
comprehensive
content group
in Korea

JoongAng Group is anchored by seven core business sectors,
including JoongAng Ilbo, a daily newspaper rooted in the
principle of trust, and JTBC, a broadcasting company that
carries forward the creative legacy of TBC(Tongyang
Broadcasting Company). The Group also spans cultural
enterprises, multiplex cinemas, leisure facilities, and more.

JoonAng Group

VISION

JoongAng Group’s vision is to become a “market leader.”
A market leader refers to
a company that secures an overwhelming No.1 position
through strong brand value.

MISSION

Our mission is “To spark inspiration in the world.”
The inspiration we share enriches our customers—
and that’s how the world changes.

Each business division delivers its own kind of inspiration.

News Brands

Trustworthy

The power that makes the world more truthful.
Trust brings together different values and
fosters healthy discourse.

Station

Resonant

The power that reflects diverse voices and ways of life.
We deliver wider, richer stories filled with joy and meaning.

Studio

Excited

The power that fills life with fresh excitement and anticipation.
We create content that thrills, moves, and stays with you.

Sports Business

Dynamic

The power that energizes everyday life.
From fiery passion to cathartic release,
we deliver electrifying moments.

Space Management Business

Absorbing

The power that opens the door to new worlds.
From atmosphere and flow to content and detail
—step beyond the ordinary.

Leisure

Touching

The power that creates moments to remember.
Thoughtful touches turn joy into lasting memories.

Luxury & Lifestyle

Inspiring

The power that leads change and sets trends.
We offer the insight and inspiration to help you choose better.

Working the JoongAng Way

To become a market leader that inspires customers,
we created what we call “JoongAng-like.”
It reflects the unique way we work at JoongAng.

JoongAng-like sets out clear and relatable principles
that guide how every member of our team works—
so we can lead the market and spark inspiration in the world.

JoongAng-like

The 12 Principles that Guide How We Work

Before We Begin

SENSING

We anticipate trends just half a step ahead
—and make them ours.

MINDSET

Market leaders always put customer value first.

ADAPTATION

We imagine how what we learn can be applied at work
—and then we apply it.

As We Work

PROGRESS

Change and innovation are
a natural part of our daily routine.

IDEA

Any idea is welcome—don’t hold back. Bring it on.

SPEED

Reports and communication?
Half a day faster than you think.

EFFICIENCY

We use the right tech right now to work smarter.

ATTEMPT

We dig deep, stay persistent,
and see things through to the end.

MEETING

Start with purpose. Stay on track. End with a decision.

FEEDBACK

Feedback is direct but respectful
—because it comes from care.

WORKSHIP

Relationships are built around work, not personal ties.

After We Finish

REFLECTION

Market leaders always pause
to learn from success and failure.

Welcome.
This is
Hong Seok-Hyun,
Chairman of
JoongAng
Holdings

JoongAng Group has led
media innovations, charting
a
new course for the Korean
media industry.
We are the
only comprehensive media
group in Korea
which covers
diverse fields of media
including
newspapers,
broadcasting, magazines, and
new media.
We have been
leading the Korean media
industry based
on two axes,
with the JoongAng Ilbo,
Korea’s top daily
newspaper
and JTBC, which has risen to
claim the
number one position
among Korean broadcasters
for its
credibility and brand
recognition. We also publish
English newspaper called
Korea JoongAng Daily with
the
New York Times International
Edition, and are
partners with
the world's leading television
broadcasters
and magazines.
Based on this, we will be able
to push
beyond the domestic
market to grow as a global
media
for our readers and
viewers in Asia and the world.

We successfully ran TBC
(Tongyang
Broadcast Company),
the top
commercial broadcasting
company for
17 years until the
company was forced
to shutdown
based on the Media
Integration Act
enacted by the military
government
in September 1980. JTBC,
which
inherits the legacy, was launched
after coming in first in a
government
bid for new
comprehensive program
providers.
JTBC posted an earnings
surplus
within six years to become the
most influential medium in Korea. In
addition to reclaiming the TBC
legacy,
JTBC’s rise is in itself
something
remarkably meaningful.

The JoongAng Ilbo, the oldest
flagship
company under the group,
has led the
newspaper industry by
introducing a
professional reporter
system, switching
to the Berliner
format, and promoting
digital
innovation. JoongAng SUNDAY, a
high-quality weekend newspaper, is
catering to readers with high caliber
and thirst for in-depth articles.
We will continue to devote ourselves
to
leading social development and
present
a vision for a unified Korea
through the
right criticism of the
policy.
Furthermore, we will be the
eyes and
ears of our global readers
and viewers
on behalf of Korea and
Asia.

MEGABOX and PHOENIX HOTELS
&
RESORTS, the Group's two other
axes,
will bring about great winds of
change
in the Korean multiplex and
leisure
markets. Aligning ourselves
with the
JoongAng Ilbo and JTBC,
we will strive
to be the best in the
industry, to raise
our standards of
living and culture to
the next level.
I believe this will be the
best way to
thank you for all the love
and
support provided to us.

Thank you.

Hong Seok-Hyun,
Chairman of JoongAng Holdings

History of
JoongAng Group

2024
  • 10
    Acquisition of exclusive broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cups from 2026 to 2032
    Acquisition of exclusive broadcasting rights
  • 1
    Announcement of 'JoongAng-like', changing in work style
2023
  • 10
    Phoenix Pheongchang renamed Phoenix Park
    Phoenix Seopjikoji renamed Phoenix Island
  • 9
    SJJ renamed Studio Ah Yeah
  • 1
    Neo-JoongAng has begun in earnest
2022
  • 5
    JoongAng Group presents Neo-JoongAng, corporate culture renovation
  • 4
    Jcontentree renamed Contentree JoongAng
    Contentree JoongAng
  • 3
    JTBC Studio renamed SLL
    SLL
2021
  • 9
    MEGABOX declares MEET PLAY SHARE as its new vision slogan
    MEET PLAY SHARE
  • 8
    Complete overhaul of JoongAng Ilbo's Application and Website
2020
  • 11
    JoongAng Group establishes ‘Connect JoongAng’, a standard workplace for persons with disabilities
  • 10
    JoongAng Ilbo relocates its office to Sangam Digital Media City
  • 9
    Launch of ‘The JoongAng,’ the new unified BI for News Brands
  • 8
    JTBC opens JTBC Play, a multi-purpose cultural space in Hongdae
2019
  • 11
    JTBC reaches partnership with Netflix
    Netflix
  • 6
    JTBC acquires exclusive broadcast rights for the Olympic Games from 2026 to 2032
    Olympic
  • 4
    JTBC Studio Ilsan opens
    JTBC Studio Ilsan
2018
  • 12
    Yumin Arts, awarded Interior of the Year Grand Prize at the Inside World Interior Festival
  • 7
    Opened 100th theater of MEGABOX
    (At the Seoul World Cup Stadium)
  • 4
    Launch of JTBC4
  • 3
    JoongAng SUNDAY, transition to Saturday issue newspaper
  • 2
    Phoenix Pyeongchang hosting the PyeongChang Winter Olympics
  • 1
    JoongAng Media Network renamed the JoongAng Group (with holding company JoongAng Holdings)
2017
  • 12
    Yumin Art Nouveau Collection in Jeju opens in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Founding Chairman Yumin Hong Jin-Ki
  • 3
    President Hong Jeongdo declares
    ‘The Crossing of the Digital River’
  • 2
    MEGABOX declares Life Theater as its new vision slogan
2016
  • 3
    Entertainment channel QTV relaunched as JTBC2
  • 1
    JoongAng Media Network acquiring Bokwang Leisure and changing its name to Phoenix Hotels & Resorts
2015
  • 12
    Inauguration of Hong Jeongdo as JoongAng Ilbo·JTBC CEO
  • 9
    Hosting of Media Conference to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the JoongAng Ilbo
  • 8
    Launch of JTBC3 FOX Sports
  • 3
    J Golf channel relaunched as JTBC Golf
2012
  • 8
    Launch of Gentleman Korea
  • 3
    Launch of the Korean edition of ELLE
2011
  • 12
    Launch of JTBC
  • 6
    ISPlus changing its name to J Contentree
  • 5
    ISPlus, merging with JoongAng m&b
  • 4
    Founding of the holding company JoongAng Media Network
  • 2
    CINUS, a subsidiary of ISPlus, merging with multiplex chain MEGABOX
2010
  • 12
    JTBC scoring the highest score in a screening process and gaining government approval to operate a new general programming channel
2009
  • 7
    Launch of entertainment channel, QTV
  • 3
    The JoongAng Ilbo switching format from the broadsheet to the Berliner
2008
  • 3
    Ilgan Sports changing its name to ISPlus
  • 2
    JoongAng SUNDAY switching it format from the broadsheet to the Berliner
2007
  • 3
    Launch of JoongAng SUNDAY, Korea’s only high-quality premium weekend newspaper
2006
  • 11
    Founding of Cartoon Network Korea as a collaborative effort with Time Warner Inc.
  • 10
    Launch of Heren
  • 5
    Establishment of JoongAng Ilbo NIE Research Center
2005
  • 12
    Acquisition of Ilgan Sports
  • 9
    The first hosting of charity flea market WeAJa Sharing Market in commemoration of the JoongAng Ilbo’s 40th anniversary
    Start of JES, professional supplier company of sports entertainment content
  • 5
    JoongAng m&b acquiring movie magazine, Movie Week
  • 1
    JoongAng Broadcasting Corp. founding J Golf
2003
  • 2
    Launch of InStyle, Forbes Korea
2002
  • 4
    BBB Campaign for Korea-Japan World Cup
2001
  • 9
    Start of newspaper script DB service / Launch of Economic Research Institute
  • 8
    Launch of SURE
  • 6
    Launch of Lemontree /Introduction of non-executive directors
  • 1
    Building newspaper image DB service
2000
  • 10
    Launch of the Korea JoongAng Daily through a partnership with the International Herald Tribune (IHT)/ The first hosting of JoongAng New Literary Award
  • 8
    Launch of Korean edition of Cosmopolitan
1999
  • 9
    The first hosting of JoongAng Ilbo Seoul Half Marathon
  • 4
    Founding of JoongAng Broadcasting Corp. with the takeover of Q Channel
  • 3
    The JoongAng Ilbo separates from the Samsung Group and declares a relaunch
1998
  • 3
    Launch of new media subsidiary named Joins.com
1997
  • 7
    Opening of the Yumin Hall (support center for media research)
  • 6
    Launch of publisher JoongAng M&B as an independent company
1996
  • 9
    The first hosting of Asia Press Forum
  • 7
    Opening of the first media center in Korea, the JoongAng Media Hall opened
1995
  • 10
    The JoongAng Ilbo adopting Korean-language headlines and horizontal texts
  • 3
    The JoongAng Ilbo starting Asia’s first Internet news service
1994
  • 9
    Launch of Ceci / JoongAng Ilbo starting to publish 3 sections newspaper with 48 pages
  • 7
    Establishment of a volunteer office
  • 6
    Selection of professional journalists for the first time in the Korea media history
  • 3
    The JoongAng Ilbo declaring its second foundation and inaugurating Chairman Hong Seok-Hyun as CEO
1991
  • 11
    Launch of Newsweek Korean Version
1989
  • 12
    Launch of the JoongAng Ilbo databank JOINS
  • 6
    Introduction of Korea’s first high-speed newspaper transmission system
1980
  • 11
    Forced merger of Tongyang Radio and TBC with Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) by the military government
1978
  • 12
    the JoongAng Ilbo’s daily circulation exceeding 1 million for the first time in the history of Korean media
1974
  • 11
    Launch of the Korea Daily, the U.S. edition of the JoongAng Ilbo
1970
  • 1
    Publication of the first issue of Woman’s JoongAng
1965
  • 9
    Launch of the JoongAng Ilbo (200,000 copies of the first issue published)
1964
  • 12
    Establishment of Tongyang Broadcasting Company (TBC)
  • 5
    Establishment of Radio Seoul Broadcast (RSB)
1963
  • 3
    Committee formed to launch the JoongAng Ilbo
More

Introducing JoongAng Group’s Growth Engines:
Key affiliates of each business sector

  1. A holding company of JoongAng Group (Formerly named JoongAng Media Network)

    JoongAng Holdings
News Brands

  1. The representative newspaper of Korea launched in 1965

    JoongAng Ilbo

  2. A comprehensive content company that publishes JoongAng SUNDAY, current affairs magazines such as Monthly JoongAng and Forbes Korea, as well as books under JoongAng Books.

    JoongAngilbo S

  3. A company specializing in newspaper marketing and distribution, including JoongAng Ilbo, as well as B2B services in home appliances and IT.

    JoongAngilbo M&P

  4. The leading Korean-language newspaper publisher in North America, with the highest number of publications across 11 regions.

    Joongangilbo USA

  5. A company delivering reliable distribution services, backed by 57 years of newspaper logistics expertise.

    dilbox JoongAng
Station

  1. The main broadcasting channel of korea, which took over the nation’s best private broadcasting TBC and opened in December 2011

    JTBC

  2. Broadcasting advertising agency of JTBC, JTBC2, JTBC4, JTBC GOLF and JTBC GOLF&SPORTS

    JTBC mediacomm

  3. Responsible for video production and broadcasting technology

    JTBC Mediatech
Studio

  1. GLOBAL IP POWERHOUSE leading the production, distribution and IP business of diverse content including drama, film, variety show and K-POP

    SLL JOONGANG
Sports Business

  1. A company responsible for content planning and production for the JTBC GOLF&SPORTS channel

    JTBC Sports

  2. A joint venture with Discovery (U.S.) that plans and programs content for the JTBC GOLF channel

    JTBC Discovery Inc.

  3. Responsible for operation and support for the JTBC GOLF and JTBC GOLF&SPORTS channel

    JTBC PLUS

  4. A specialized sports business company that plans and operates sports-related ventures, including sports broadcasting rights.

    PSI(Phoenix Sports International)
Space Management Business

  1. Megabox is a comprehensive online/offline space-based business operator that provides unique and memorable experiences for consumers via differentiated content.

    MegaboxJoongAng

  2. A comprehensive play content company operating over 200 indoor playgrounds for children across Korea and abroad.

    Playtime
Leisure

  1. Resort company open four seasons that includes Phoenix Park, Phoenix Island and Playce Camp.

    PHOENIX HOTELS&RESORTS
Luxury&Lifestyle

  1. A comprehensive media and content company that moves fastest and smartest at the forefront of trends.

    HLL JoongAng

  2. A creative entertainment house that seamlessly blends artist management with brand marketing flair.

    SUBLIME
Others

  1. A listed holding company of JoongAng Group, owning subsidiaries that operate content production and distribution businesses as well as multiplex theaters, while also providing comprehensive IT services.

    Contentree JoongAng

  2. Korea’s market leader in the running scene, where content, community, and commerce converge

    RUNABLE

  3. A certified subsidiary-type standard workplace for persons with disabilities that fulfills both corporate social responsibility through employment of people with disabilities and the welfare of all employees.

    Connect JoongAng