Nongup Hoesafonin Chang Munokrye Foods Co., Ltd. started as 'Sunchang Gochujang Sanghoe' in 1962 and is a traditional soy sauce and paste manufacturing company that has been inheriting the craftsmanship of the late Master Moon Ok-rye for seven generations. Currently, CEO Cho Jong-hyun is carrying on the family business, producing traditional gochujang, doenjang, ganjang, and jangajji in the Sunchang Folk Village.

"Sunchang Munokrye Foods has preserved a unique fermentation method and taste, differentiated from other regions, by utilizing the clear and clean natural environment of Sunchang, located in the upper reaches of the Seomjin River, and the climate conditions suitable for fermentation and aging of soy sauce and paste. Inheriting the taste of Grandma Moon Ok-rye, a Sunchang Gochujang Master, we produce a variety of products, from pickled side dishes to functional health foods, using only domestic agricultural products as a base for traditional soy sauce and paste. Beyond manufacturing and selling food, we strive to foster a proper food culture, from jangdokdae (traditional earthenware crock area) to dining tables."

Business Areas

• Manufacturing and Distribution of Traditional Soy Sauce and Paste: Based on the clear water of Sunchang and carefully selected domestic ingredients such as beans and chili peppers, we directly manufacture traditional soy sauce and paste products such as gochujang, doenjang, ganjang, and cheonggukjang and distribute them nationwide. We conduct marketing targeting the premium market through our own online mall and large platforms.
• Research and Development of Soy Sauce, Paste, and Sauces: We are focusing on developing small-packaged products, differentiating flavors, researching low-salt options, and developing soy sauce and paste products with added functional ingredients. In particular, we are focusing on developing international sauces using traditional gochujang to offer products that suit modern tastes and eating habits.
• Product Supply and Cultural Promotion through Various Channels: We supply products to various companies such as Maniker, university cafeterias, middle and high school meal services, department stores and discount stores, and fisheries cooperatives. We also participate in various exhibitions and academic conferences to promote the functionality of soy sauce and paste and Korean food culture.

Products

• Traditional Soy Sauce and Paste: We produce traditional soy sauce and paste products such as gochujang, doenjang, ganjang, and cheonggukjang, made with Sunchang's traditional manufacturing methods, boasting deep flavor and aroma.
• Jangajji (Pickled Vegetables): We offer traditional jangajji products made with various ingredients, including perilla leaf jangajji, doenjang perilla leaf jangajji, kimchi jangajji, and chili paste plum jangajji.
• Gochujang-based Sauces: We are developing various sauces using gochujang to suit modern tastes and eating habits. In particular, our gochujang seasoning sauce for budae jjigae has been exported to the Chinese market.

Special Notes

• Tradition passed down for 7 generations and the craftsmanship of a Food Master: It started as 'Sunchang Gochujang Sanghoe' in 1962 and has been inheriting the craftsmanship of the late Master Moon Ok-rye for seven generations. CEO Cho Jong-hyun, designated as Korea Food Master No. 36-Ga, is carrying on the legacy.
• Clean natural environment of Sunchang and carefully selected domestic ingredients: We use 100% carefully selected domestic ingredients such as chili peppers, beans, and glutinous rice, produced in the clear water and fertile soil of Sunchang. Through this, we produce premium soy sauce and paste with deep and savory flavors using traditional natural fermentation methods.
• Harmony of traditional methods and modern hygiene facilities, and research and development: While adhering to long-standing traditional methods, we have introduced modern hygiene facilities to create safe and clean products. Furthermore, we are strengthening product competitiveness through continuous research and development, such as small packaging, low-salt options, and the addition of functional ingredients.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Food Quality Control Team Leader, Experienced Food Quality Control Staff, Production Staff
• Benefits: 4 major insurances

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Nongup Hoesafonin Chang Munokrye Foods Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures traditional soy sauce, paste, and jangajji. There may be positions primarily in production or quality control. For foreign workers, understanding the traditional Korean food manufacturing process and adherence to hygiene standards are important. It should be noted that repetitive tasks or physical labor may be involved on the production line. As domestic ingredients are used, respect for ingredient management and traditional methods may be required.