Also known as: 眞露, HiteJinro Co., Ltd., 하이트眞露 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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HiteJinro Co., Ltd. (Korean: 하이트진로; Hanja: 眞露; pronounced [tɕil.lo]) is a South Korean multinational drink, brewing and distilling company, founded in 1924. It is the world's leading producer of soju, accounting for more than half of that beverage's domestic sales. It also manufactures a variety of other alcoholic beverages, including red wine and whiskey.
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HiteJinro (하이트진로) — verified Korean company. Founded 1924.
Details
Headquarters: Seocho-dong, Gangnam District
Founded: 1924
Location: South Korea
Type: drink, brewing and distilling company
Primary Product: soju
Country: 대한민국
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What is HiteJinro?
HiteJinro Co., Ltd. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was HiteJinro founded?
HiteJinro was founded in 1924 (verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is HiteJinro's headquarters?
HiteJinro — Headquarters: Seocho-dong, Gangnam District (verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is HiteJinro's founded?
HiteJinro — Founded: 1924 (verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is HiteJinro's location?
HiteJinro — Location: South Korea (verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is HiteJinro's type?
HiteJinro — Type: drink, brewing and distilling company (verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is HiteJinro's primary product?
HiteJinro — Primary Product: soju (verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is HiteJinro's country?
HiteJinro — Country: 대한민국 (verified via Wikidata Q494272 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia HiteJinro 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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