Olive Young is South Korea’s premier health and beauty retailer and the world’s leading K-beauty curation platform. Founded: Established in December 1999 as a division of CJ CheilJedang, opening South Korea’s very first health and beauty (H&B) store in Sinsa-dong, Seoul. Parent Company: Operated as a subsidiary of the major South Korean conglomerate CJ Group. Scale: Operates over 1,300 to 1,400 brick-and-mortar stores across South Korea alongside dominant online and omni-channel platforms. K-Beauty & Wellness: Curates an extensive range of skincare, clean beauty products, makeup, hair care, body care, and health supplements.