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Emart Q1 operating profit 178.3 billion won; Traders posts record quarterly sales
Emart said on Tuesday its first-quarter operating profit rose 11.9 percent from a year earlier to 178.3 billion won on consolidated revenue of 7.12 trillion won, its best first-quarter result since 2012. Separate operating profit increased 9.7 percent. Traders led the improvement with record quarterly sales of 1.06 trillion won and higher profit. Emart also reported higher April sales and growth at key subsidiaries.
