A consumer inspects ramyeon products displayed at Nonghyup Hanaro Mart’s branch in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Wednesday. Food companies’ third quarter earnings were above expectations driven by the global popularity of ramyeon products. Nongshim’s operating profit skyrocketed 103.9 percent on year to 55.7 billion won ($42.7 million) for the July-September period, while Samyang Foods’ operating profit surged 124.7 percent to 43.4 billion won.YONHAP
![A consumer inspects ramyeon products displayed at Nonghyup Hanaro Mart’s branch in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Wednesday. Food companies’ third quarter earnings were above expectations driven by the global popularity of ramyeon products. Nongshim’s operating profit skyrocketed 103.9 percent on year to 55.7 billion won ($42.7 million) for the July-September period, while Samyang Foods’ operating profit surged 124.7 percent to 43.4 billion won. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10353668.webp?imageId=10353668&width=960&height=642&format=jpg)
