Cheonyeon Food is a salted seafood manufacturer with 50 years of tradition, located at 2050 Donghaean-ro, Gampp-eup, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Led by CEO Kim Myung-soo, the company specializes in drying and salting aquatic products.

"Cheonyeon Food is a renowned salted seafood house with 50 years of tradition, known by the brand name 'Kim Myung-soo Salted Seafood'. We exclusively produce salted seafood with craftsmanship from the clean waters off the coast of Gampp, holding three patents related to salted seafood. CEO Kim Myung-soo and his son, CEO Kim Heon-mok, are continuing the family business through four generations."

Business Areas

• Manufacturing and Sales of Salted Seafood: Our main business areas include the manufacturing and sales of various salted seafood products such as anchovy sauce, thick sauce, and shrimp sauce. We adhere to traditional salting methods and produce products through natural fermentation and aging processes.

Products

• Kim Myung-soo Salted Seafood Anchovy Sauce: This sauce is aged for over three years using anchovies and refined salt from the waters off Gampp. With a salinity of 24-25%, its unique aroma is mild, making it recommended even for those new to salted seafood.
• Kim Myung-soo Salted Seafood Thick Sauce: This is a thick sauce made by fermenting anchovy sauce for over three years and then adding fermented saury. Saury caught during its season from April to June is low-temperature aged and then mixed with anchovy sauce before shipment. It is supplied to kimchi factories of several major corporations.
• Kim Myung-soo Salted Seafood Shrimp Sauce: A newly released shrimp sauce based on the 50 years of expertise of Master Kim Myung-soo. It adds an excellent umami flavor not only for kimchi making but also as a sauce for various dishes.

Special Notes

• 50 Years of Tradition and Craftsmanship Passed Down Through Four Generations: Continuing the salted seafood manufacturing business that began during the Japanese colonial era, we have inherited over 50 years of tradition and craftsmanship through four generations.
• Adherence to Traditional Salting Methods and Natural Fermentation/Aging: We adhere to traditional salting methods passed down since the Joseon Dynasty, using natural fermentation, natural aging, and natural filtration for over three years. No chemical seasonings, preservatives, or artificial flavors are used.
• Quality Control and Patents: We use domestic refined salt to ensure a consistent taste and hold three patents related to salted seafood, recognized for our quality and technological expertise.

💡 A Word from JOBPLOY
Cheonyeon Food is a company with a long tradition of making salted seafood for over 50 years. Salted seafood production requires delicate handling and hygiene management, and following traditional methods may require patience and meticulousness. Due to the nature of the aquatic product processing industry, understanding and adapting to the work environment is necessary. Focusing on learning the skills and improving proficiency in the long term is recommended.