k-foodFueled by the explosive global popularity of Buldak Ramen, Samyang Foods has achieved record-breaking overseas sales and is now diversifying its asset management through stock investments in companies like Samsung Electronics.
k-foodAn innovative resource circulation technology has been unveiled that converts radish waste discarded during Kimchi production into eco-friendly bioplastics using genetically modified E. coli.
k-foodCJ Group has announced an aggressive global expansion plan, designating the North American market as a core strategic hub to achieve 12 trillion KRW in revenue by 2028.
k-foodCJ CheilJedang is expanding its local production facilities in North America to reach a revenue goal of 12 trillion won, further strengthening the market dominance of Bibigo dumplings.
k-foodTo meet the explosive demand for Bibigo Mandu in the US, CJ CheilJedang is expanding daily production to 860,000 units and pursuing the construction of new facilities to strengthen its market dominance.
k-foodCJ CheilJedang is strengthening its local supply chain for Bibigo dumplings, centered on its Beaumont production base in the U.S., to expand its global K-Food market share.
k-foodKorean bakery brand Tous Les Jours has successfully integrated into the mainstream U.S. market, with non-Asian customers now accounting for 90% of its clientele.
k-foodSamyang Foods has proven its explosive growth in the global market, with quarterly overseas sales surpassing 600 billion KRW for the first time and Q2 operating profit surging 46.7% year-on-year.
k-foodGlobal K-Chicken brand Bonchon Chicken has been acquired by Minor Food and Cerberus Private Equity, signaling an aggressive expansion into international markets.
k-foodBuilding on their success in the U.S. market, major Korean chicken franchises are aggressively expanding their business footprint across North America, including Mexico.
k-foodLeading Korean chicken franchise Genesis BBQ has established a foothold in the Latin American market by opening its first store in Mexico City.
k-foodKorean chicken brand BBQ has opened its first store in Mexico, establishing a bridgehead for its expansion into the Latin American market.
k-foodThe Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp (aT) are hosting a K-Food Fair in New Delhi to promote Korean food and expand market share in India.
k-foodKorean food brands have surpassed 2,500 global locations by accelerating their international expansion through the master franchise model.
k-foodThe South Korean government is hosting the K-Food Fair 2026 in New Delhi, India, to expand export channels and boost brand awareness for Korean food in the massive Indian consumer market.
k-foodbhc Chicken has officially entered the Philippine market by opening its first store in Manila, featuring localized menus to capture the growing demand for K-Food in Southeast Asia.
k-foodLotte Mart has opened its 17th store in Bac Giang, Vietnam, featuring over 1,300 K-Food and K-Beauty products to accelerate its expansion into the Southeast Asian market.
k-foodThe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has signed an MOU with Samyang Foods to leverage the global popularity of Buldak Ramen to attract more international tourists to Korea.
k-foodPremium Korean fruits, including strawberries, grapes, and pears, have reached record-high export values as they gain significant popularity in overseas markets.
k-foodKorean Kimchi has achieved record-breaking export figures to the U.S. while receiving official certification from the U.S. government, reaffirming its status in the global market.
k-foodPulmuone is seeing a rapid increase in kimchi sales in the U.S., as America overtakes Japan to become the largest export market for Korean kimchi.
k-foodPulmuone has increased its U.S. kimchi sales by 12.3% compared to the same period last year, leading the mainstream adoption of K-Food among local consumers.
k-foodRecent research suggests that Kimchi may help remove microplastics from the gut, highlighting its potential as a global health food.
k-foodA large-scale event, 'K-Food Fair 2026', will take place in Gurugram, India, for two days starting August 1st to introduce diverse Korean cuisine and culture to the local market.
k-foodThe domestic hotel industry is strengthening its premium K-Food strategy by launching high-end kimchi brands in airport duty-free shops and expanding into overseas markets.
k-foodWalkerhill Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its global K-Food strategy by exporting its premium 'SUPEX Kimchi' brand to the United States.
k-foodConvenience store chain CU is strengthening its summer ready-to-eat market presence by introducing three new Bibimbap dishes featuring seasonal ingredients that have recently trended on social media.
k-foodOttogi is investing 200 billion won to build a dedicated ramen export factory in the Gumi National Industrial Complex to accelerate its global market expansion.
k-foodLotte Mart continues its aggressive push to expand its market share in the Southeast Asian grocery sector by opening a new store in Tay Ninh, Vietnam.
k-foodLotte Mart has opened a new store in Vietnam for the first time in three years, aiming to expand its market share in Southeast Asia.
k-foodKorean Gimbap is gaining recognition from fine-dining chefs as a rising star in the global fast-casual market, further elevating the status of K-Food.
k-foodNamyang Dairy Products has signed a 10 billion won export contract with Mongolian distributor Maximus to expand the influence of K-Food in the Central Asian market.
k-foodKorean convenience store brand CU has opened its 600th store in Mongolia, solidifying its position in the Asian market and accelerating its global expansion strategy.
k-foodMinister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung visited Mongolia to pioneer new export channels for K-Food and implement strategies to enhance the global awareness of Korean food culture.
k-foodDriven by the explosive popularity of ramen, South Korea's agricultural and food exports reached a record high of $7.05 billion in the first half of this year.
k-foodSamyang Foods is accelerating its global market expansion by introducing 'Buldak Swicy,' a new product that balances spicy and sweet flavors, to the Malaysian market.
k-foodKorean chicken franchise BBQ has officially entered the Indian dining market by opening its first and second stores in Bengaluru, the country's IT hub.
k-foodKorean chicken franchise BBQ has opened its first store in India, the world's most populous nation, as part of its global expansion strategy through localization.
k-foodKorean chicken franchise BBQ has officially entered the Indian market, the world's most populous country, as part of its strategic global expansion.
k-foodThe South Korean government has developed the 'K-Chicken Belt' tourism course, allowing visitors to experience unique chicken cultures across the country beyond Seoul to attract global food tourists.
k-foodA new gastronomic tourism platform has been unveiled to attract international visitors by highlighting regional chicken cultures, such as Suwon's Chicken Street and Sokcho's Dakgangjeong.
k-foodKOTRA has held its first-ever K-Food promotional event in Colombia to strengthen the presence of Korean food products in the Latin American market.
k-foodGangneung Chodang Tofu is being developed as a key hub for the 'K-Food Road' to transcend its status as a local specialty and become a global culinary asset.
k-foodResearch findings reveal that probiotics extracted from kimchi can effectively eliminate nanoplastics accumulated in the body, shedding new light on the scientific benefits of K-Food.
k-foodLeading Korean chicken franchise bhc has opened its first flagship store in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, aiming to expand customer touchpoints and elevate its brand value.
k-foodA recent study reveals that specific probiotics found in Kimchi can double the rate of microplastic excretion from the human body, highlighting a new health benefit of this traditional K-Food.
k-foodLeading Korean ramen companies Samyang Foods and Nongshim are proving the global influence of K-Food by achieving remarkable results in the U.S. and Asian markets, respectively.
k-foodSamyang Foods' content subsidiary, Samyang Any, has unveiled its own metaverse platform, Pepoworld, to expand the digital experience of its K-Food brands.
k-foodBibigo Kimchi Fried Rice is gaining traction in US Costco stores, leading the expansion of K-Food by offering local consumers an affordable and convenient meal option.
k-foodThe Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. (aT) is expanding its reach into the U.S. Southern market and strengthening distribution networks by establishing a new branch in Houston.
k-foodEsports legend Faker and celebrity chef Edward Lee have been appointed as global ambassadors to promote the worldwide expansion of K-Food.
k-foodSamyang Foods has officially secured the trademark for its globally popular 'Buldak' brand, solidifying its intellectual property protection system in the international market.
k-foodThrough 'Seoul Food 2026' hosted by KOTRA, Korean food companies have launched full-scale export consultations to target emerging markets with a combined population of 1.75 billion.
k-foodThrough the K-Expo held in Spain, Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are accelerating their entry into the European market, expanding the global influence of K-Food.
k-foodAs demand for K-Food explodes in the global market, major South Korean food companies like CJ CheilJedang and Samyang Foods are experiencing rapid growth in brand value.
k-foodCJ CheilJedang has solidified its position as the top brand in the domestic food industry, reaching a brand value of 1.1 trillion won.
k-foodThe South Korean government has officially launched the K-Food Smart Manufacturing Alliance, integrating AI technology to expand its export footprint in the global food market.
k-foodThe South Korean government has launched a public-private 'K-Food Smart Manufacturing Alliance' to boost global competitiveness by integrating AI and digital innovation into food production processes.
k-foodHeld on the largest scale in history, 'Seoul Food 2026' is gaining attention as a key platform for confirming the global competitiveness of K-Food and pioneering overseas sales channels.
k-food'Seoul Food 2026', the largest food industry exhibition in Korea, has grandly opened at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, establishing a bridgehead for K-Food to penetrate the global market.
k-foodNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's enjoyment of Korean dishes like 'chimaek' and naengmyeon during his visit to Korea has sparked a 'Jensen Huang effect,' leading to an explosive increase in sales for the related dining industry.
k-foodIn the first quarter of 2026, K-Food exports reached $3.35 billion, a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year. Despite tightened tariffs in the U.S., the global growth of Korean food remains resilient.