# CJ Group K-lifestyle global expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cj-group-k-lifestyle-global-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-01T23:59:29.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

CJ Group has initiated a significant expansion of its workforce and digital presence to support the global growth of K-lifestyle sectors.

In September 2026, the group announced a recruitment drive for its 13 affiliates, including CJ CheilJedang and CJ ENM, increasing hiring by more than 40% compared to the previous year. This expansion focuses on securing talent for food, beauty, and content sectors, with specific emphasis on AI expertise and global insight tracks.

Following this, CJ Olive Young launched a dedicated newsroom, ‘editorial by OLIVE YOUNG’, to serve as a K-beauty content platform. Available in English and Japanese, the newsroom provides industry trends, organizational insights, and partner brand stories to engage international consumers and media.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: CJ Olive Young launches official newsroom to boost K-beauty content

CJ Olive Young has launched ‘editorial by OLIVE YOUNG,’ an official newsroom providing K-beauty trends, brand stories, and industry insights in Korean, English, and Japanese to support global expansion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cj-olive-young-launches-official-newsroom-to-boost-k-beauty-content

### 2026-09-16: CJ Group expands recruitment by 40% to drive global K-lifestyle growth

CJ Group is expanding its 2026 second-half recruitment by over 40%, targeting talent for global K-lifestyle growth and AI transformation across 13 affiliates, including CJ Olive Young and CJ ENM.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cj-group-expands-recruitment-by-40-to-drive-global-k-lifestyle-growth

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