Esse (cigarette)

Esse
An old Russian pack of Esse cigarettes, with a Russian text warning at the bottom of the pack.
Product typeCigarette
Produced byKorea Tomorrow & Global Corporation
CountrySouth Korea
Introduced1996 (1996)
Carcinogenicity: IARC group 1

Esse is a brand of cigarettes, currently owned and manufactured by the Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation. The brand is specifically targeted towards women.

History

Esse was introduced in 1996 by the Korea Tomorrow & Global Corporation and expanded internationally outside of South Korea, including in Russia and Eastern Europe, where the brand was introduced in 2003. The Esse brand is available in Asia and some countries in Europe.[1]

References

  1. ^ Macdonald, Mike (2025-04-07). "Esse Cigarettes Power KT&G's Global Push - Tobacco Reporter". Retrieved 2026-03-18.