- CEO
- Sang-Min Bae
- Full Time Employees
- 252
- Sector
- Consumer non-durables
- Industry
- Beverages: alcoholic
- Address
- KOOKSOONDANG Building 110-3 Hoengseong-gun GA South Korea 135-090
- IPO Date
- Aug 24, 2000
- Business
- Kook Soon Dang Co., Ltd. is a South Korea–based producer and seller of traditional Korean alcoholic beverages and related health-focused products, with headquarters in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do, and a long-standing presence in domestic and international markets since its establishment in 1983. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes an extensive portfolio that centers on Bekseju and related rice wines, along with health-oriented beverages and branded products such as Myungjak, Soseju, Yedam Charyeju, Rice Makgeolli, and Ginseng-infused liquors; it operates through a multi-brand structure targeting both consumer and institutional customers across global markets.
Main products and services
- Bekseju series: Bekseju traditional and variant formulas brewed with glutinous rice, enzymes, herbs, and botanicals for flavor profiles and potential health-oriented claims
- 50SEJU: a premium blend combining Bekseju with Korean vodka-style components
- Yedam Charyeju: ceremonial and everyday rice-based liquors designed for special occasions and regular consumption
- Myungjak: a line of herbal-infused wines and related beverages
- Rice Makgeolli: traditional rice wine with fermentation-based beverage characteristics
- Ginseng liquor and ginseng wine: beverages infused with ginseng and other botanicals
- Health-focused beverages: additional non-alcoholic or lightly alcoholic products positioned on wellness attributes
- Distribution and export services: domestic marketing, international sales, and logistics for global markets
- Private-label partnerships and contract manufacturing: manufacturing for third-party brands and co-branding arrangements
Latest major company changes
- Strategic partnerships and alliances: recent collaborations and partnerships in distribution and product development to expand international reach and access new channels
- Funding and corporate actions: notable rounds or funding events aligned with scale-up plans and international expansion
- Product launches and line extensions: introduction of new beverages and health-oriented products within the Bekseju family and other rice-based drinks
- Geographic and operational expansions: restructuring or expanding production capacity, distribution networks, or regional market focus to penetrate additional Asian and North American markets
- Corporate reorganizations: any changes in structure, branding, or management to support growth initiatives
Additional context
- Industry and segments: traditional Korean alcoholic beverages, health-oriented beverages, and branded consumer products; distribution across retail, hospitality, and e-commerce channels
- Target markets: domestic Korea and international markets including Asia, North America, Europe; customers include consumers, retailers, and hospitality providers
- Geographic operations: primarily South Korea with export activity to multiple regions; headquarters in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
- Founding year and headquarters: founded in 1983; headquarters in Hoengseong-gun, South Korea
- Subsidiaries/affiliates: operates as a holding structure with brand portfolio under Kook Soon Dang; potential partnerships with contract manufacturers and distributors to support growth