History

Established in 1988, the SM Group continues to maintain its global competitiveness and capacity through innovation, overcoming challenges, and creating synergies among subsidiaries.

Beginning of an Innovative Group

1988.01

Preparation for a Leap

2005

Expansion for Growth

2010

Launched ‘Woobang IUshell’, an apartment brand
- Acquired Woobang Inc.
※ 2010 ~ Now; have successfully sold more than 30,000 units of Woobang IUShell in the Seoul and Yeongnam area



For Greater Growth

2013

Entered shipping sector
- Acquisition of Korea Line Inc.

2014

Launched the beauty brand "CREMOLAB", the mineral-rich thermal water
- Acquired SM Life Science Inc.

2015

Expansion of finance and service sector
- Acquired SM Credit Information and KOMARF

Journey to Sustainable Growth

2018

Increased civil engineering and plant business
- Acquired Samwhan Corp.
Listed as the 24th biggest shipping company in the world
- Established Korea-America route for SM Line
Expansion of leisure sectors
-Acquisition of Villa de Aewol Jeju

2019

Entered media/broadcasting business
- Acquired UBC Ulsan Broadcasting Inc.
Entered medical business and expanded service business sector
- Acquired Sinchon Train Station, Phil Medical Foundation
- Acquired Resort Donggang Cistar

2020

Strengthened the group portfolio
- Acquired SM Whajin Inc.

2021

Expanded auto parts business
- Acquired Jico Inc.
Strengthened the Shipping Sector
- Acquired CM Shipping Inc.

2022

Strengthened Competitiveness in the Construction Sector
- Acquired STX CONSTRUCTION Co., Ltd.
The 35th Anniversary of Samra Co., Ltd.

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