About Gyunwoo

Gyunwoo Introduction

Gyunwoo Introduction Our History

Founded in 1982, Gyunwoo / Hanjung Food is the leading company in South Korea that specializes in distribution and
production of meat products

We import the finest quality of meat from the world’s prestigious suppliers, manufacture processed meat,
and supply to every large-scale distributors (wholesale, retail, supermarket, online mall) and wholesale markets.

We are also expanding our business in various fields such as exporting meat marinating Sauces and retorted HMR products internationally

As we establish strict principles and standards in our owned Customs bonded frozen / refrigerated warehouses,
we are storing, managing, and distributing the best quality of meat in the freshest conditions.


On the basis of our expertise and competitiveness accumulated over the years, we always endeavor to meet
100% satisfaction of the buyers’ and consumers’ requests through various item propositions and outstanding development abilities.

Management Philosophy

Gyunwoo/ Hanjung Food has the vocation to become an ethical company
with clean corporate culture
All managers and employees
abide by the three principles of transparency, legality,

  • Transparency

    We eradicate corruption and irregularities to establish a fair trade order.

  • Legality

    All management activities are carried out in compliance with national, international, and local laws and regulations

  • Rationality

    We pursue common interests with our partners and clients by upholding reasonable and objective standards.

1982-2001

Beginning of South Korea's Meat Processing Industry

2002-2005

Development of Comprehensive Meat Processing Company

2006-2016

Remarkable Growth Phase of Gyunwoo

2017-2020

Venture into the Global World

2021-2023

Heading to Centennial Company

  • 1982-2001

    Beginning of South Korea's Meat Processing Industry

    1982

    Establishment of Gangseo Livestock

    1993

    Establishment of Hanjung Livestock Distribution

    2000

    Establishment of packaged meat processing plant

    Koong (宮) Brand Launching

  • 2002-2005

    Development of Comprehensive Meat Processing Company

    2002

    Nation’s first invention and distribution of Fresh Meat MAP Packaging

    Relocation of Headquarters building office and Meat processing plant

    2003

    Establishment of Gyunwoo Village (Packaged Meat production)

    2004

    Establishment of Gyunwoo Distribution Center (Frozen, Refrigerated, Customs bonded warehouses)

    2005

    Establishment of Gyunwoo Food Ltd.

    Relocation of Gyunwoo Village and Gyunwoo Food manufacturing plants (Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do)

    宮 Koong Beef Jerky Hyundai Department Store Launching

  • 2006-2016

    Remarkable Growth Phase of Gyunwoo

    2006

    Nation's first invention and distribution of Marinated Meat MAP Packaging (Presented Industry Standard Spec)

    宮 Koong Beef Jerky Costco Korea Launching (Presented Industry standard Spec)

    2011

    Establishment of Gyunwoo Food Oasis (Frozen, Customs bonded Cave-Warehouse)

    Received Minister Award for advancing the agricultural and forestry industry

    2014

    Establishment of Gyunwoo Village New Manufacturing plant

    Frisch-Dorf Brand Launch

    Establishment of Gyunwoo Food 2nd Factory (Frisch-Dorf)

    2016

    Hanjung food achievement of 300 million dollars in annual sales

    Establishment of Gyunwoo Food 3rd Factory (Sauce)

    Beefresh Brand Launching

  • 2017-2020

    Venture into the Global World

    2017

    Relocation of Hanjung Food Ltd. (Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do)

    Began exporting Frisch-Dorf Premium Sauce to Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand

    Total company-wide achievement of 750 million dollars in annual sales

    Merged Woori Hanwoo Co.,Ltd (Korean Native Cattle Agricultural Corporation)

    2018

    Gyunwoo Food achievement of 300 million dollars in annual sales

    Began exporting Frisch-Dorf Premium Sauce to Japan

    2019

    Received Prime Minister Award (The 53rd Taxpayer’s Day)

    Received Gyeongin Food and Drug Safety Minister Award (The 18th Food Safety Day)

    Began exporting Frisch-Dorf Premium Sauce to China

    宮 Koong HMR series Costco Korea Launching

    2020

    Began exporting Frisch-Dorf Premium Sauce to Australia and New Zealand

    Received Gyeonggi-do Governor Award (2020 Gyeonggi-do faithful taxpayer)

  • 2021-2023

    Heading to Centennial Company

    2021

    Gyunwoo Food 3rd Factory Plant Expansion (Beef Jerky)

    Gyunwoo Village achievement of 150 million dollars in annual sales

    2022

    Total company-wide achievement of 1 billion 130 million dollars in annual sales

    Land contract for Wonju Industrial Complex & Gangwon-do MOU

    2023

    Gyunwoo Food Marinated Meat Plant Expansion

    Began exporting Frisch-Dorf Premium Sauce to Canada, UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, Iceland, Spain and France

    Received Gyeonggi-do Head of tax affairs Award

    Received Gyeonggi-do Governor Award (2023 Gyeonggi-do meritorious taxpayer)

    "宮 Koong” awarded Grand Prize for 2023 Customer-Loved Brand

    "宮 Koong” awarded Grand Prize for 2023 South Korea's Consumer Satisfaction Prize

    2024

    5th Customer Most Recommended Brand Awards

    2024

    "宮 Koong” Won the Korea Luxury Brand Grand Prize