Uri-kkot Research Institute, led by CEO Park Gong-young, is a company specializing in wildflowers located in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Its main businesses include breeding and distributing new wildflower varieties and cultivating plants for landscaping, showcasing excellent varieties in both domestic and international markets.

"Since its establishment as 'Uri-kkot' in 2000, Uri-kkot Research Institute has led the breeding and distribution of wildflower varieties. Certified as a corporate research institute in 2010, it has been dedicated to wildflower breeding and the research and development of excellent new varieties, contributing to strengthening the competitiveness of farmers not only through domestic distribution but also through overseas royalty exports."

Business Areas

• Breeding and distribution of new wildflower varieties: We research and develop excellent new wildflower varieties and distribute them domestically, as well as export royalties overseas.
• Cultivation of garden and landscaping plants: We cultivate garden and landscaping plants of various varieties, including perennials, annuals, and shrubs, in standard pots.
• Development and distribution of vertical garden systems: We secure and distribute the best vertical garden system technology for technically challenging building exteriors, and conduct research on plant growth and environmental characteristics.

Products

• Wildflower seeds and seedlings: We have about 1,000 types of wildflower seeds and seedlings, including evergreen Dianthus, Coreopsis, and new varieties of Dianthus.
• Mixed wildflowers: We have developed mixed varieties by combining 26 types of wildflowers, setting the standard for the domestic mixed wildflower market.
• Flower seeds: We sell various flower seeds such as purple California poppies, cornflowers, sweet rocket, and Iberis.

Special Notes

• Independent new variety development capabilities: Since 2006, starting with the evergreen Dianthus, the company has registered 32 varieties and applied for plant variety protection for 21, demonstrating outstanding new variety development capabilities.
• Securing competitiveness through overseas royalty exports: Seven of the developed varieties are exported as royalties to Japan and the Netherlands, proving the development of globally competitive varieties.
• Expertise in vertical gardens and landscaping: The company has secured technology for vertical garden systems and is striving to apply and spread various plants, presenting a new paradigm for gardens and landscaping.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Flowering plants/Horticultural production management staff

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Uri-kkot Research Institute is a company specializing in wildflower cultivation, new variety development, and landscaping. There may be positions related to plant cultivation, seedling production, farm management, and landscaping construction and maintenance. It is good to keep in mind that outdoor work is frequent for foreign workers, and meticulous attention and consistency are required for plant management.