Hyungji Elite Named 2025 “Venture 1000-Billion Company” Driven by School Uniforms, Sports and Workwear
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
Hyungji Elite was honored as a ‘2025 Venture 1000-Billion Company’ after reporting consolidated sales of 166.7 billion KRW (about 1,667 hundred million KRW) for the 24th fiscal year (July 2024–June 2025). The company’s balanced portfolio—student uniforms, sports apparel, and workwear—has fueled steady domestic and international growth. Notable moves include establishing premium school uniform success in China and exploring ASEAN markets, expanding sports merchandising partnerships from professional baseball to football and e-sports, and diversifying workwear sales from B2B to B2C. Hyungji Elite is also developing AI-based Korean-style smart workwear (smart wearable work clothing) and robotic-specialized protective suits linked to automation industries. Company executives said the award recognizes their transformation from a traditional fashion firm into a scalable, innovation-driven business and pledged continued AI adoption, new business expansion, and overseas growth.