PMI and KT&G collaborate to commercialize smoke-free products globally

WHAT CHINWAGY KNOWS

The collaboration
is confirmed.

PMI entered an exclusive collaboration with KT&G to commercialize KT&G heated-tobacco and hybrid products outside South Korea. The relationship was later extended and deepened and remains active through the 2026–2028 arrangement.

Current status

Official collaboration

Known availability

Started 2020-01-29; the official source does not state an end date.

Place

International, Global excluding South Korea

Source checked

September 13, 2026