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CJ Group joins Dowkium in JoongAng Ilbo bid

PRIVATEOct 16, 2026

Acquiring Company

CJ Foods

Acquired Company

JoongAng Ilbo

Jung-guSeoulPublishingNewsPolitics

Description

CJ Group, alongside Dowkium Group, is set to participate in the acquisition bid for JoongAng Ilbo. CJ Group currently holds a 9.24% stake in the company and aims to strengthen its position in the media sector. The main bidding is expected to conclude by the afternoon of the 19th. The move reflects the competitive landscape of significant buyers in the acquisition race.

Company Information

Company

CJ Foods

Location

Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

About

CJ Foods, a business unit of CJ CheilJedang, is a global food company delivering a variety of products ranging from foodstuffs and frozen/chilled foods to appetizers. As the largest food company in Korea with global sales of 11.1 trillion KRW in 2022, CJ Foods is now leading the globalization of Korean food with its fast-growing bibigo brand. Under bibigo, CJ currently focuses on seven delicious Global Strategic Products of K-food, including Mandu (Korean-style dumpling), chicken, processed rice, Korean sauce, Kimchi, Gim (seaweed), and roll to global consumers. The company operates over 60 sites in multiple regions worldwide including South Korea, the U.S. (Schwan's Company), China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

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Who acquired JoongAng Ilbo?

JoongAng Ilbo was acquired by CJ Foods, based in Jung-gu. The deal was reported on October 16, 2026. CJ Foods, a business unit of CJ CheilJedang, is a global food company delivering a variety of products ranging from foodstuffs and frozen/chilled foods to appetizers. CJ Foods is privately held.

When did CJ Foods acquire JoongAng Ilbo?

CJ Foods's acquisition of JoongAng Ilbo was reported on October 16, 2026. CJ Group, alongside Dowkium Group, is set to participate in the acquisition bid for JoongAng Ilbo. CJ Group currently holds a 9.24% stake in the company and aims to strengthen its position in the media sector. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does JoongAng Ilbo do?

JoongAng Ilbo is a major South Korean newspaper known for its wide-ranging news coverage and influential editorial stance. Established in 1965, it is one of the leading news organizations in South Korea. It is privately held, operating in Publishing, and is based in Seoul.

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