Seoul: Korea Zinc Inc., the world's largest zinc smelter based in South Korea, on Monday reported its 2025 net income of 775.3 billion won (US$531 million), up 298 percent from a year earlier. The significant increase reflects the company's strong performance over the year.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the company stated in a regulatory filing that it posted 1.23 trillion won in operating profit for the year, compared with 723.5 billion from the previous year. The robust financial results were underscored by a 37.6 percent increase in annual sales, which rose to 16.58 trillion won.
The remarkable growth in both net and operating profits highlights Korea Zinc's effective strategies and market position. The company continues to lead in the zinc smelting industry, contributing significantly to the South Korean economy.