Kkuiman brand symbol Kyungjin FoodsCo., Ltd.
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Company

Learn about Kyungjin Foods, its history since business began in 1998, and key company information.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

About Kyungjin Foods

  1. Seasoned fish snack manufacturer

    Kyungjin Foods is a food company that manufactures a diverse range of seasoned fish snacks centered on Kkuiman.

  2. Flagship brand and products

    We offer a diverse range of seasoned fish snacks led by our flagship Kkuiman brand.

  3. Two production sites

    We operate our headquarters and first factory in Daejeon and our second factory in Ochang, Cheongju.

  4. Manufacturing and quality

    Our products are supported by long-standing manufacturing experience and systematic quality control.

  5. Distribution and supply

    We have a track record of supplying major distribution channels across Korea.

COMPANY MESSAGE

Building trust
by honoring the basics.

Kkuiman character logo
Kkuiman character logoThe character and wordmark representing Kkuiman
Kkuiman brand identity with SINCE 1995
Kkuiman brand identityOfficial brand identity reflecting the product development completed in 1995
Kkuiman kids product identity
Kids product identityA dedicated character identity created by illustrator KIKNI for the kids product line

Welcome.

Thank you sincerely for visiting the Kyungjin Foods website.

Beginning with the development of Kkuiman in 1995, Kyungjin Foods has carried on the taste and tradition of Korea’s original seasoned fish snack since 1998.

Drawing on extensive manufacturing experience and accumulated expertise, we have preserved Kkuiman’s distinctive flavor while continually working to bring customers even better products.

A clean manufacturing environment, safe production processes, and rigorous quality control are the fundamental principles Kyungjin Foods values. From receiving ingredients through production and packaging, we carefully manage every step and do our utmost to make products customers can enjoy with confidence.

We will continue to build trust in quality through cleanliness and safety, preserve our consistent taste, and develop new products as we grow into a food company that repays our customers’ support.

We appreciate your continued interest and support.

Thank you.

All employees of Kyungjin Foods

ORGANIZATION

Organization

CEO

Directly under the CEO

Planning Office
Administration Team
Finance Team

Under the Vice President

Vice President
Sales Division
Sales Team 1
Sales Team 2
Production Division
Production Team
Quality Team

HISTORY

Kyungjin Foods History

Key milestones in the history of Kyungjin Foods, which began with the development of Kkuiman.

  1. 1995Kkuiman development
    completed
  2. 1998Kyungjin Foods
    began business
  3. 2003Kyungjin Foods Co., Ltd.
    incorporated
  4. 2005Began supplying military outlets and highway
    rest areas and convenience stores nationwide
  5. 2006Entered FamilyMart
  6. 2007Entered Ministop
  7. 2008Entered Buy the Way
  8. 2011Entered Korea Railroad Corporation channels
  9. 2012Entered Homeplus
  10. 2013Sold through Lotte Home Shopping
  11. 2015Entered CU
  12. 2016Launched Spicy Kkuiman
  13. 2017Launched Baby Kkuiman
  14. 2019Launched Baby Kkuiman
    Wasabi Flavor
  15. 2024Developed Baby Kkuiman
    Jumbo
  16. 2025Established the Second Factory
    in Ochang, Cheongju