Food & BeverageSouth Korean maker of Buldak ramen builds new domestic plant
Samyang sees huge global scope for 'K-food' noodles amid inflation and busy life
The "Buldak" ramen series, which features chicken-flavored and extremely hot noodles, is Samyang's signature product. (Source photos by Kotaro Hosokawa and courtesy of Samyang Roundsquare)
KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer
February 19, 2024 10:54 JST
SEOUL -- South Korean instant noodle maker Samyang Roundsquare is expanding its production capacity in a bid to boost sales overseas. Formerly known as Samyang Foods Group, the company has a new plant under construction in the southeastern part of the country, which it is positioning as a strong base for exports.