ABOUT US

The touch of true craftsmanship - only at Chefechan.

chefechan represents food made with true flavor, honesty, and love We uphold our principles and sincerity in every step, striving always to create wholesome and delicious meals.

ideology

An honest company that never compromises on the integrity of its ingredients.
Honest food, crafted by chefs “Chefechan”

Honesty

We are a company dedicated to creating the true value of food crafted directly by our chefs. Through strict hygiene and safety standards, we aim to advance food culture by adding the value of health to everything we make.

We are a company dedicated to creating the true value of food crafted directly by our chefs.
Through strict hygiene and safety standards
we aim to advance food culture by adding the value of health.

Creation

As a leading kimchi brand,
we are committed to sharing Korea’s kimchi culture with the world. Through continuous innovation, we create kimchi that everyone — from children to global
consumers — can enjoy with ease.

As a leading kimchi brand, we are committed to sharing Korea’s kimchi culture with the world.
Through continuous innovation, we create kimchi that
everyone — from children to global consumers — can enjoy with ease.

Humanity

We believe that when a chef’s positivity and sincerity
are reflected in food,
it becomes food made with integrity.
We are building a company grounded in respect, fairness, and shared growth.

We believe that when a chef’s positivity and sincerity are reflected in food,
it becomes food made with integrity.
We are building a company grounded in respect, fairness, and shared growth.

COMPANY HISTORY

Chefechan has walked its path with unwavering sincerity and dedication.

2025

  • - Received the Silver Medal for Distinguished Membership from the Korean Red Cross
  • - Surpassed 400,000 members on the official online mall
  • - Hosted and participated in Korean Traditional Fermented Food Experience and Exchange Programs
  • - Appointed actor Ahn Bo-hyun as exclusive brand model

2024

  • - Donated goods worth ₩10 million for the Lunar New Year campaign
  • - Sponsored the “Dong-gu Food Sharing Project” for the Youth Sharing Refrigerator in Daejeon
  • - Held the completion ceremony for the new 4th factory building in Panam-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon (June 26)
  • - Began operation of the Kimchi-exclusive production plant at the 4th factory in Panam-dong (June)
  • - Donated 2,420 kg of rice to Dong-gu District Office, Daejeon
  • - Selected as a Naver Brand Store
  • - Entered the Lotte Department Store Kimchi Premium Hall
  • - Surpassed 200,000 members on the official online mall
  • - Established a dedicated YouTube filming studio
  • - Acquired HACCP certification (December)

2023

  • - Held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 4th factory building in Panam-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon (March)
  • - Appointed as Vice President of the Korea Chefs Association, Daejeon Chapter
  • - Received the Best Leadership Award from the Korea Chefs Association, Daejeon Chapter
  • - Donated 203 bags of rice (10 kg each) to the Angel’s Touch Love Donation Program in Daejeon Dong-gu
  • - Sponsored and volunteered for the “Happy Table Filled with Love” project in Daejeon
  • - Established the Future Strategy Division
  • - Appointed singer Park Ji-hyun as the 2nd brand ambassador
  • - Signed an industry-academia cooperation agreement with Hyecheon University for an early employment program
  • - Achieved ₩24 billion in annual sales

2022

  • - Achieved Premium Grade status on Naver Smart Store
  • - Established the Corporate Research Institute under KOITA
  • - Filed patents for three kimchi varieties: Barley Kimchi, Pumpkin Baek Kimchi, and Saffron Kimchi
  • - Released a music single and music video celebrating the launch of Barley Kimchi
  • - Registered the “Cheongyang Maepjjari” trademark with the Korean Intellectual Property Office
  • - Obtained a patent for “Saffron Kimchi”
  • - Signed an industry-academia cooperation agreement with Woosong College
  • - Received a Commendation from the National Assembly of Daejeon for Improving Food Hygiene Standards
  • - Chef Park Woo-yeon appeared on OBS TV’s “Success 9 Levels”
  • - Launched the 2nd generation mobile app and updated the brand logo
  • - Selected trot singer Jang Min-ho as the exclusive model for Soy Sauce Marinated Crab
  • - Released “Soy Sauce Marinated Crab Chosen by Jang Min-ho”
  • - Won 1st Place in the Consumer Satisfaction Side Dish Category at the 2022 Korea Popular Brand Awards
  • - Joined the “Right-Spending Company” program of the Korean Red Cross
  • - Became a member of the Organ Donation Campaign Headquarters’ “Life Sharing Company” program
  • - Selected as a Venture Company in the Innovative Growth Category
  • - Donated 200 kg of kimchi seasoning to the “Our Neighborhood Kimchi Sharing Festival” in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon
  • - Contributed ₩2 million to the “Hope 2023 Sharing Campaign”
  • - Equipped the 3rd factory in Seongnam-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon with HACCP-certified facilities

2021

  • - Achieved ₩10 billion in annual sales
  • - Employed 45 full-time staff members
  • - Established an in-house filming studio
  • - Operated official YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook channels
  • - Ranked No.1 in Kimchi (Geotjeori) sales on Idus for three consecutive years
  • - Operated the official online mall and mobile app
  • - Operated the Naver Smart Store
  • - Managed 50 online distributors nationwide
  • - Processed an average of 24,000 parcel shipments per month (based on 2021 data)
  • - Certified as an Excellent Technology Company by NICE Evaluation Information
  • - Registered T-5 Technology: Kimchi Manufacturing Process
  • - Registered the “Michin Ge” trademark (Class 29) with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO)
  • - Registered the “Michin Ge” design (Class 19) with KIPO

2020

  • - Established Owen Food Chef Aechan Co., Ltd.
  • - Signed an industry-academia cooperation agreement with Daejeon Women’s Commercial High School
  • - Built the 2nd factory and relocated the head office
  • - Donated goods to the Daejeon Foster Care Support Center
  • - Achieved ₩5 billion in annual sales

2019

  • - Launched Albagi Geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi) and Green Onion Kimchi (Pa Kimchi)
  • - Released Royal Beef Soup (Gungjung Yukgaejang), Herbal Oxtail Soup (Hanbang Doganitang), and Brisket Nutrition Soup (Chadol Yangji Yeongyangtang)
  • - Joined Idus (Korean Handmade Marketplace) platform
  • - Achieved ₩1.5 billion in annual sales

2018

  • - Achieved ₩950 million in annual sales
  • - Launched Yeonpyeong Soy Sauce Marinated Crab and Yeonpyeong Spicy Marinated Crab
  • - Released LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)
  • - Released Tongyeong Seasoned Raw Oysters
  • - Operated 30 online consignment distributors

2017

  • - Registered the “Chefechan” trademark (Classes 29, 35, and 43) with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO)
  • - Registered the “Haega Ppong” trademark (Classes 29, 30, and 43) with KIPO

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