Who owns Choco Pie?
Choco Pie is owned by Lotte (South Korea, KRX: 004990).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Lotte Corporation reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇰🇷 South Korea, Seoul
- Origin
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- Founded
- 1974
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Cookies & crackers
- Parent ticker
- KRX: 004990
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Choco Pie
Choco Pie is a marshmallow-filled biscuit coated in chocolate. Orion created the Korean version in 1974 and Lotte followed shortly after, and both sell it; the product became a form of informal currency among workers at the Kaesong industrial complex.
Ownership timeline of Choco Pie
Where Choco Pie sits in Lotte
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Choco Pie?
The parent company of Choco Pie is Lotte, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Korea.
Is Choco Pie South Korean?
Yes. Choco Pie originated in South Korea in 1974 and its owner, Lotte, is also headquartered in South Korea.
Is Choco Pie still owned by Lotte?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Choco Pie is still owned by Lotte. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Lotte Corporation — business and brands — Lotte Corporation, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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