E-Mart, Alibaba and South Korea

Alibaba Is Said to Near $4 Billion Deal With Korea’s E-Mart
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is nearing a deal to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc.’s e-commerce platform to better compete in the country’s fast-paced online retail sector, according to people familiar with the matter.
Shinsegae’s E-Mart Discount Chain And Alibaba To Form Korean Joint Venture
The JV will work with Alibaba to expand Gmarket, an online shopping platform of billionaire Chung Yong-jin’s Shinsegae.
Alibaba Nears $4B E-Commerce Merger With South Korea's E-Mart: Report
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. BABA -1.18% Get Free Report is reportedly close to merging its South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion. This strategic move aims to bolster their position in South Korea’s competitive online retail market.
Shinsegae, Alibaba to form $4B joint venture amid intensifying e-commerce rivalry
Shinsegae Group and Alibaba International will form a $4 billion joint venture in 2025 to run their e-commerce sites, Gmarket and AliExpress Korea.
Alibaba, E-Mart to create US$4 bil e-commerce JV in South Korea
E-Mart acquired a controlling stake in eBay’s South Korean online marketplace for about US$3 billion, expanding its customer base in groceries and general merchandise.
Shinsegae Partners with Alibaba to Reshape South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape
The new entity, “Grand Opus Holding,” will launch in 2025 with equal ownership between Shinsegae and Alibaba’s international subsidiary. The partnership integrates Shinsegae’s Gmarket platform and Alibaba’s AliExpress Korea, while maintaining their independent operations.
Alibaba Joins Forces with E-Mart for $4 Billion South Korean E-Commerce Venture
In a strategic move to strengthen its position in South Korea's competitive e-commerce market, Alibaba Group ( BABA, Financial) has agreed to merge its operations with E-Mart's e-commerce platform, Gmarket. An exchange filing from E-Mart revealed that E-Mart and Hakchoban will each own 50 percent of the $4 billion joint venture.
Shinsegae Gmarket forms joint venture with AliExpress to reshape e-commerce in Korea
Shinsegae Group's e-commerce platform Gmarket will establish a joint venture with China's e-commerce platform AliExpress Korea and enter into joint management.
Alibaba Partners with E-Mart in $4 Billion Deal to Strengthen South Korean Online Retail Leadership
In a $4 billion agreement, Alibaba Group and E-Mart are merging their South Korean e-commerce platforms, forming a joint venture to take full ownership of Gmarket. The deal positions the companies to compete with
Alibaba, E-Mart to create US$4 billion e-commerce JV in Korea
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. agreed to form a joint venture for its South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc.'s e-commerce platform to better compete in the country's fast-paced online retail sector.
South Korea's Shinsegae to set up joint venture with Alibaba International
By Joyce Lee and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean retailer Shinsegae plans to set up a joint venture with Alibaba International, Shinsegae affiliate E-Mart said on Thursday. The joint venture will be formed partly by Shinsegae investing its 100% stake in South Korean e-commerce platform Gmarket,
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Alibaba Plans E-Commerce Joint Venture With South Korea's E-Mart
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will form a joint-venture online shopping operation with South Korean retailer E-Mart.
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Alibaba, E-Mart To Reportedly Build $4 Bln E-Commerce JV In Korea
(RTTNews) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) is in discussions with South Korea's E-Mart to create a joint venture to strengthen its position in the nation, according to several media reports.