International
On February 1, 1997, it became the first Korean retailer to enter China, opening its seventh Emart store in China and the first Emart store in Shanghai.[13] As of September 2009, Emart has 22 stores in China.[16] Emart stores in China also sell Korean products.Emart opened their first store in Ho Chi Minh City at the easternmost area of Gò Vấp District borders to Bình Thạnh District, on December 28, 2015. In late 2021, THISO or Thiso, a commerce and service subsidiary of THACO, established THISO Retail, which inked a deal with South Korean Emart Inc. to acquire a 100-percent stake in Emart Vietnam Co. Ltd. and the exclusive franchise license for its branded products at Emart Vietnam supermarkets.[25] Thiso opened the second Emart store, their first underground store, in their headquarters also their first Thiso Mall, known as Thiso Sala in Sofic Tower, Sala City, Thủ Thiêm new urban area, District 2 (now is Thủ Đức City) on November 3, 2022. And just within a year, in 2023, Thiso opened their second mall, Thiso Trường Chinh – Phan Huy Ích in the westernmost area of Gò Vấp District, borders to Tân Bình district and west side of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, leads to the inauguration of the third Emart store in the city.
In 2021, Emart24 convenience stores expanded to Malaysia to directly compete with CU, which Emart24's first Malaysian store opened in 2021.[26] In December 2022, Emart24 launched in Singapore with the launch of the first two outlets on Christmas Holidays. During the launching event at Jurong Point outlet, chief executive Andy Choi has planned to launch 300 stores within the next five years.[27]
In June 2025, Emart24 signed a trademark license agreement with Jung Brothers Hospitality, formally entering the Indian market. In August, its first store will open in Pune.[28] October will see the opening of a second store. Emart24's arrival is anticipated to transition the retail industry, which is dominated by Kirana stores devoid of contemporary amenities and technology. The brand's expansion is also expected to be aided by the Korean wave's enormous appeal. Along with its unique No Brand line, the store will feature prepared meals like tteokbokki, gimbap, and hot dogs, cosmetics, a Korean-style self-service photo booth, and lifestyle items.[29][30]
On July 28, 2016, Emart opened its first store in the capital city of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar in partnership with Altai Holding LLC.[31] Choi Jong-geun, who leads Emart’s overseas operations, stated that Emart plans to open more than 10 additional stores in Mongolia by 2030.[32] As of December 2025, Emart operates a total of 6 stores in Mongolia.[33]
