Orion reported double-digit first-half growth as its overseas businesses in China, Vietnam and Russia more than offset softer profitability in South Korea. First-half consolidated revenue reached ₩1.82 trillion, up 15.5% year over year, while operating profit rose 17.9% to ₩298 billion. China was the main growth driver, supported by continued sales after the Lunar New Year, products tailored to high-growth channels such as snack shops and stronger potato snack demand. Vietnam benefited from sustained consumption after Tet and new product launches, while Russia posted the fastest growth as Orion broadened its lineup beyond Choco Pie. South Korea remained profitable but saw margin pressure from higher manufacturing and selling costs. Orion is stepping up capacity investment, including ₩460 billion for the Jincheon integrated center in South Korea and ₩240 billion for a new plant building in Tver, Russia, while also expanding logistics and production lines across Vietnam, China and India as it works toward ₩5 trillion in revenue and ₩1 trillion in operating profit.