ABOUT US

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”

Integrity

Built on quality ingredients,
we uphold the values of health through
strict standards of hygiene and safety.

Built on quality ingredients,
we uphold the values of health through
strict standards of hygiene and safety.

Innovation

Through culinary expertise and continuous innovation, we bring new flavors and vibrant ideas together
to create delicious new value.

Through culinary expertise and continuous innovation, we bring new flavors and vibrant ideas together
to create delicious new value.

Respect

With sincerity and care in every dish,
we respect people and embrace our social responsibility through a thoughtful food culture.

With sincerity and care in every dish,
we respect people and embrace our social responsibility through a thoughtful food culture.

COMPANY HISTORY

Chefechan has walked its path with unwavering sincerity and dedication.

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2026

  • - Participated in Strategic Product Placement (PPL) for tvN Drama Spring Fever
  • - Proceeded With International Trademark Registration for Mapzzaly
  • - CEO Park Woo-yeon Delivered Special Lecture for the RISE Medical Program
  • - Featured on SBS (TJB) Live Today – DNA of Leading Companies
  • - Selected as a “2025 Outstanding Culinary Professional” by the Korea Chefs Association Daejeon Branch
  • - Grand Prize Winner for National Team Selection at the 2026 Seoul World Food Olympics
  • - Singer Park Ji-hyun Selected as Exclusive Brand Model

2025

  • - Awarded the Korean Red Cross Member Merit Silver Medal
  • - Hosted Korean Traditional Fermented Food Experiences and Cultural Exchange Programs
  • - Surpassed 400K Members on Official Online Store
  • - Actor Ahn Bo-hyun Selected as Official Brand Ambassador
  • - Donated KRW 5.5 Million in Scholarships for Children of Protected Individuals
  • - Participated in GOCAF 2025: The Final Season
  • - Signed TV Business Partnership Agreement for “Donggune Corporate Promotion TV”
  • - Official Launch of KOSDAQ Listing Committee
  • - Participated in the Daejeon Dong-gu Camping Food Festival
  • - Hosted the 2025 Chef E Chan Bowling Tournament
  • - Sponsored the Marriage & Legal Protection Welfare Event and Received Chairman’s Award
  • - Donated to the Seongnam-dong Smile Blossom Festival
  • - CEO Park Woo-yeon Featured on ‘Altoran’ as the “Master of Korean Side Dishes”
  • - Surpassed 600K Members on Official Online Store
  • - Hosted Corporate Career Exploration Program With Paichai University
  • - Named a Women-Friendly Company by Daejeon City
  • - Donated 750kg of Kimchi to Dong-gu Office in Daejeon

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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