Samyang Foods

Export specifications

Country of Origin

South Korea

Production Lead Time

4 weeks after order confirmation

Downloads

• PDFSamyang Catalog1.7 MBDownload
• PDFSamyang Catalog2.5 MBDownload

Product description

September 1963 – The Birth of Korea's First Instant Noodles, "Samyang Ramen" During the 1960s, when rice and other grains were the primary staple foods in Korea, food shortages were so severe that many people struggled to afford even a single meal. The late founder and former Chairman Jeon Jung-yoon witnessed people surviving on "Kkulkkuri-juk," a porridge made by boiling discarded food from U.S. military bases. Deeply moved by their hardship, he began searching for a solution to the nation's food shortage. Believing that instant noodles could provide an affordable and convenient food source, Chairman Jeon personally visited Myojo Foods in Japan to introduce the necessary machinery and production technology to Korea. Finally, on September 15, 1963, Korea's first instant noodles, "Samyang Ramen," were born. Since then, instant noodles have become a second staple food in Korea, establishing a new food culture. Samyang Foods continues to pioneer the market and lead food trends by developing innovative noodle products and flavors that satisfy the diverse needs of consumers.