KT&G Expands lil Hybrid Lineup to 14 with New “Mix Ice Moa” Flavor

May.27

KT&G has announced the nationwide launch of its new heated tobacco stick, “Mix Ice Moa,” now available at major convenience stores across South Korea.

Key Points:

1.KT&G has announced the launch of its heated tobacco pod Mix Ice Moa, which is now available nationwide.

2.The launch of Mix Ice Moa has expanded lil Hybrid's line of pod products to include 14 different varieties.

According to South Korean media outlet Business Korea's report on May 27th, KT&G has announced the official launch of its new heated tobacco product pod called "Mix Ice Moa" in convenience stores nationwide.

The newly released "Mix Ice Moa" boldly uses yellow-green and pink colors on its packaging, further enriching KT&G's lil Hybrid series. With the introduction of this new product, the lil Hybrid dedicated pod series has expanded to include a total of 14 products, including "Mix," "Ice Double," and "Ice Bang.

The head of the Tobacco NGP division in South Korea, Hong Dahu, stated, "By introducing innovative devices that meet the diverse needs of consumers, we aim to lead the e-cigarette market in South Korea and strengthen our competitiveness.

References:

[1] KT&G, 릴 하이브리드 전용 ‘믹스 아이스 모아' 출시

Also Read:

[1] Former Employee Sues KT&G for $2 Billion in Heated Tobacco Patent Dispute

[2] South Korea Report: Heated Tobacco Sales Soar 2,500-Fold Globally Over a Decade, Prompting Urgent Call for Stricter Regulations

[3] South Korea's Tax Policy on Solid Nicotine Vapes Sparks Debate as Tobacco Industry Urges Urgent Regulation of Synthetic Nicotine

[4] South Korea's Low Solid Nicotine Tax Draws Criticized for "Ultra-Low Tax Rate" Advantage

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