Dongwha Garden Original Jjamppong Sundubu Co., Ltd. is the company behind "Original Jjamppong Sundubu," a signature dish of Gangneung's Chodang Sundubu Village. Carrying on a tradition begun by founder An Song-ja in the early 1990s, Dongwha Garden Original Jjamppong Sundubu, under CEO Park Yang-hee, has grown beyond its offline restaurant business to become a specialized food company, encompassing online distribution and a tofu research lab.

We create healthy food with soy as the theme. Dongwha Garden was the first in Korea to create Jjamppong Sundubu, establishing itself as a representative restaurant in Gangneung. We offer healthy tofu dishes while adhering to traditional methods, and now aim to become a global Korean food brand that can be enjoyed anywhere in the country, beyond offline stores.

Business areas

• Restaurant business: Operation of the Gangneung Dongwha Garden Main Branch (Jjamppong Sundubu, Chodang Sundubu, etc.)
• Manufacturing and Research: Product Development through the Dongwha Garden Tofu Research Institute
• Distribution business: Sale of meal kits and processed tofu products through our own mall and open markets (e.g., Gangwon The Mall).
• Dessert Business: Operating a gelato and dessert café using soybeans.

Announcement Analysis

• Key positions : Kitchen Assistant, Front Desk Server, Cook, Tofu Maker.
• Recruitment characteristics: Preference is given to residents of the Gangneung area, and recruitment is frequent throughout the year, especially on weekends and during tourist seasons.
• Salary: Starting at approximately ₩10,320 per hour (as of 2025-26), with a monthly salary ranging from ₩2.8 million to ₩3.2 million depending on culinary skill level. (Based on analysis of job postings on Jobploy and Albamon)

Press release

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💡 A word from Jobploy

"Dongwha Garden is a truly famous restaurant in Korea, known for its long lines. It's a great opportunity to learn about Korea's traditional tofu culture. While the restaurant can be quite hectic, it's a well-organized, corporate-owned business, so pay and a stable work environment are guaranteed. I highly recommend it to any foreign worker interested in Korean cuisine!"