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Dongbang Arumi Manufacturing Inc., the predecessor of the present Lotte International, is established
The company changes its name to Dongbang Corporation and advances into imports and exports
The company changes its name to Lotte Corporation and starts to use the Lotte CI
Lotte Corporation acquires the exclusive right to export hongsam (or ginseng steamed and dried red) in unison with the government's effort to promote exports
The Ginseng Center opens on the 1st floor of the Hong Kong Korea Center and contributes to increasing exports of hongsam
Lotte International kicks off and takes over the import-export business of Lotte Corporation
Lotte International opens its New York and Hong Kong offices
Our London office opens and serves as the cornerstone of action to raise Europe's awareness of hongsam and the hub of our business throughout the European market
Lotte International opens the Korean Ginseng Center in Britain
Our Daegu production facility is extended to process and export Kimono fabrics
Lotte International is awarded with the Presidential Commendation in celebrating 15th Export Day
Our Riyadh office opens in Saudi Arabia to provide the momentum in exports to the Middle East
Lotte International is awarded the Commendation of the Prime Minister in celebrating Export Day
Lotte International wins the $50 Million Export Tower in celebrating 19th Export Day and further secures its position as one of Korea's top import-export companies
Our Pohang production facility is completed to start the processing of agricultural and marine products.
Lotte International Co. Ltd changes its name to Lotte International Inc and sets about a business reform and renovation
LTC America Corp is established to further strengthen our presence in the US
Our export hits the $100 million mark
Britain's premium china brand Wedgwood opens its store with expanded product portfolio
Lotte International receives the Best Management Award from the Group
Lotte International opens its Sarajevo office
Lotte International receives the Presidential Award in celebrating Trade Day
Lotte International opens its Shanghai office
Our Jakarta office opens in Indonesia
Lotte International is designated as the exclusive importer of Ercol, one of Britain¡¯s most sought-after furniture brands
France's premium silverware brand Christofle is introduced
Our Moscow office opens
Our Vladivostok and Mumbai offices open
Lotte International is awarded the $100 Million Export Tower in celebrating Trade Day
Sweden's high-end air purifier brand Blueair is introduced
The MUJI brand of Japan launches its 1st store in Lotte's Young Plaza
Lotte International records 1 trillion won in sales
Lotte International establishes the integrated purchasing system and expanded distribution network for the Group's rice and grain business
Our 1st Junior City store opens in Lotte Department Store in Sogong-dong
Our Wedgwood store opens in the Lotte Hotel arcade