Jungonara achieved a record high in transaction volume and revenue in the first half of 2026, marking a turnaround to operating profit.
The company reported that its total revenue for the first half of the year rose by approximately 42% compared to the previous year. The transaction volume and number of transactions using the secure payment system increased by 131% and 162%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Both transaction volume and revenue set new records for any first half.
During the same period, the number of secure payment buyers more than doubled (up 110%) compared to the previous year, expanding the user base.
Profitability improvements are also ongoing. Jungonara achieved its first monthly break-even point (BEP) in January and has recorded consecutive quarterly operating profits in the first and second quarters. The average monthly active users (MAU) of the Jungonara app and website increased by over 40% compared to the previous year in the first quarter.
Recently, Jungonara completely revamped its app, enhancing personalized product recommendations and feed-style browsing features. It also introduced a 'Secure Transaction Index' that allows users to verify transaction reliability based on their transaction history and activity information, along with a new coupon system. Additionally, the limit for secure compensation was increased from 1 million won to 2 million won, and the limits for sales postings and transactions were also raised, improving the overall transaction experience from product search to transaction reliability and sales convenience. In the future, the company plans to accelerate the enhancement of its technological capabilities for a safer and more convenient trading environment, including AI-based fraud detection and a self-inspection system.
The organizational structure has also been reorganized. In June, Jungonara appointed Kong Ja-yoon as CTO and Choi Chung-kyu as CFO, establishing a new leadership team to drive technological innovation and financial strategy. CTO Kong Ja-yoon will oversee the advancement of core service technologies such as AI and data-based fraud detection and personalized recommendations, as well as the company-wide transition to AI-native operations. CFO Choi Chung-kyu, a financial expert who previously served as CFO at Handys, will be responsible for establishing Jungonara's mid- to long-term financial strategy and supporting performance management and key decision-making for major businesses.
Choi In-wook, CEO of Jungonara, stated, "The first half of this year has been a significant period where we confirmed meaningful results with an expansion in transaction volume and user base, along with improved profitability. In the second half, we will focus more on user-centered service improvements and technological advancements to maintain a stable growth foundation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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