Hanjin Kal Corp. (180640.KS) Tuesday said that its net income rose 3.1 percent in the first quarter, compared to last year. Sales were up 6.8 percent during the period.
The company, which provides airline, hotel, and travel-related services, posted first-quarter net income of KRW 84.000 billion, higher than KRW 81.500 billion in the same period last year. Pre-tax income rose 3.1 percent to KRW 88.600 billion from KRW 86.000 billion in the previous-year quarter.
During the three months, sales rose to KRW 100.200 billion from KRW 93.800 billion in the year-ago quarter. Operating profit for the period was up 8.0 percent to KRW 89.900 billion from KRW 83.200 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
On the Korean Stock Exchange, 180640.KS is currently down 0.51 percent on Tuesday's trading at KRW 117,100.00.
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