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Spicy Buldak ramyeon recipe creator promoted to chairman of Samyang Foods

Samyang Foods said Friday it has promoted Vice Chairman Kim Jung-soo, known as the creator of the recipe behind the Buldak ramyeon series, to chairman as part of efforts to strengthen leadership amid its growing overseas business.

2026.5.15

A counterfeit product imitating Samyang Foods' Buldak spicy ramyeon is seen in this undated file photo. [YONHAP]

Samyang registering English 'Buldak' trademark in Korea to fight wave of counterfeits overseas

Samyang Foods, known for its globally popular Buldak spicy ramyeon, said Thursday it plans to register an English trademark for its Buldak brand in response to a surge in counterfeit products overseas.

2026.2.19

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The picture shows Korea’s first instant ramen, which was introduced by Samyang Foods in 1963. [SAMYANG FOODS]

Samyang Foods to reintroduce beef tallow ramyeon for 1st time in 36 years

Samyang Foods will reintroduce a ramyeon fried in beef tallow for the first time in 36 years, launching a new product named “Samyang Ramen 1963” to commemorate the release of Korea’s first instant noodles.

2025.10.22

Samyang Foods' Buldak spicy noodle products are seen displayed at a large supermarket in Seoul on March 26. [YONHAP]

Buldak spicy noodles may soon burn a hole in your wallet, thanks to tariffs

Korean food exporters, including Samyang Foods, which enjoyed worldwide success due to its popular Buldak spicy noodle brand, are considering price increases in the U.S. market to offset tariffs, even as their products enjoy global popularity.

2025.7.31

Groundbreaking ceremony for Samyang Foods' production facility in Jiaxing, China [SAMYANG FOODS]

Samyang Foods begins construction of 1st plant in China

Samyang Foods, maker of the globally popular Buldak spicy ramyeon, has begun construction of its first overseas production facility in China to meet growing demand for its signature product.

2025.7.3

This photo, taken on May 16, shows Samyang Foods' Buldak ramyeon products on display at a large discount store in Seoul. [YONHAP]

Samyang Foods' market cap exceeds 10 trillion won amid Buldak boom

The market capitalization of Samyang Foods, known for its globally popular Buldak spicy ramyeon, has exceeded 10 trillion won ($7.3 billion) for the first time, helped by robust sales of the Buldak series, the main bourse said Sunday.

2025.6.29

Samyang Foods products are displayed at a supermarket in Seoul on March 26. [YONHAP]

Samyang Foods plans to hold ramen prices steady as Nongshim, Otoki hike rates

Samyang Foods will maintain its ramen prices, unlike competitors Nongshim and Otoki.

2025.3.26

A shopper looks at Samyang Foods' Buldak Ramen products at a supermarket in Seoul on March 19. [YONHAP]

Samyang's overseas sales hit record high as China, U.S. investments pay off

Samyang Foods' shares reached a 52-week high after announcing a 65% increase in overseas sales, surpassing 1 trillion won ($690 million) for the first time.

2025.3.19

The logos for Buldak and Coachella. [SAMYANG FOODS]

Buldak Ramen maker to spice up Coachella with exclusive partnership

Buldak Ramen maker Samyang Foods has become the first Korean company to establish a partnership with the Coachella music festival, the food company said Thursday.

2025.3.6

Samyang Roundsquare Vice Chairman and CEO Kim Jung-soo delivers her New Year's address to employees on Jan. 6. [SAMYANG ROUNDSQUARE]

Samyang Foods, maker of Buldak Ramen, to enter health care sector

Samyang Foods aims to enhance its Buldak brand and expand into wellness by 2025, focusing on production capabilities and product diversification.

2025.1.6