Samyang Foods Hits Record 2.35 Trillion Won Sales

Samyang Foods Inc. said on Thursday that annual sales rose 36 percent to 2.35 trillion won in the latest year, surpassing 2 trillion won for the first time since its founding in 2025 and driven by strong demand for its Buldak spicy ramyeon series. Net profit increased 43 percent to 387.56 billion won and operating profit rose 52 percent to 523.94 billion won, while the company expands exports and builds an overseas plant in China.
Key Points
- 1Reports annual sales rising 36% to 2.35 trillion won, first time exceeding 2 trillion won
- 2Cites strong global demand for Buldak series and viral spicy-challenge fame since 2014
- 3Signals supply-scale expansion: overseas plant in China and wider Europe–US distribution channels
Scoring Rationale
Official, sizable sales and profit gains drive score; limited novelty and narrow consumer-food relevance constrain broader impact.
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