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The newly appointed chief executive officer of Samyang Foods, Kim Jung-soo, speaks at an event in southern Seoul, on Jan. 15, 2026. [YONHAP]

Spicy Buldak ramyeon recipe creator promoted to chairman of Samyang Foods

Samyang Foods said Friday it has promoted Vice Chairman Kim Jung-soo, known as the creator of the recipe behind the Buldak ramyeon series, to chairman as part of efforts to strengthen leadership amid its growing overseas business.

2026.5.15

A counterfeit product imitating Samyang Foods' Buldak spicy ramyeon is seen in this undated file photo. [YONHAP]

Samyang registering English 'Buldak' trademark in Korea to fight wave of counterfeits overseas

Samyang Foods, known for its globally popular Buldak spicy ramyeon, said Thursday it plans to register an English trademark for its Buldak brand in response to a surge in counterfeit products overseas.

2026.2.19

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Promotional poster for boy band BoyNextDoor's collaboration with Samyang Foods' Buldak franchise [SAMYANG FOODS]

BoyNextDoor chosen for Buldak noodles global campaign

BoyNextDoor has been selected as the model for the Buldak spicy noodles' new global campaign titled "Hotter Than My EX," Samyang Foods said Monday.

2026.2.9

A shopper chooses a bag of Samyang Foods' Buldak noodles at a supermarket in Seoul on June 29. [YONHAP]

Despite tariffs, overseas ramyeon sales remain hot for Samyang and Nongshim

Samyang Foods and Nongshim both reported strong third-quarter earnings this year, with robust overseas exports driving growth, despite concerns over rising U.S. tariffs on Korean food products.

2025.11.14

Vivid Kitchen sauces are showcased by Dongwon Home Food at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California, last March. [DONGWON HOME FOOD]

K-food giants aim to spice up global markets with sauces

Companies like Samyang Foods, CJ CheilJedang and Theborn Korea are looking to capitalize on the global K-food craze with new sauce lineups, from kimchi salsa to spicy seasoning.

2025.9.4

Buldak instant noodles are stocked on the shelves of a supermarket in Seoul on June 29. [YONHAP]

'Love Buldak, love $15M more': TikToker says she's suing over ulcer... while still eating noodles

Javeria Wasim, a TikToker known as "Jawbreaker Girl," has uploaded videos claiming that she is suing Buldak Ramen maker Samyang Foods for 15 million Canadian dollars over a stomach ulcer, while still eating the spicy noodles.

2025.8.25

The inside of Samyang Foods' second plant in Miryang, where the popular Buldak Ramen noodles are manufactured [SAMYANG FOODS]

Buldak hike coming? Korean exporters now eye price markups after tariff-fueled front-loading

Korean exports of cosmetics and instant noodles to the United States fell after initial tariff impacts, raising price concerns among experts.

2025.8.23

Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken, center, developed by Samyang Foods and Panda Express [SAMYANG FOODS]

Buldak sauce spices up Panda Express chicken for dynamite flavor

Samyang Foods, the manufacturer of Korea's popular Buldak "fire noodles,” has teamed up with the U.S.-based Asian restaurant franchise to jointly launch a new menu based on the popular instant noodle flavor.

2025.8.11

Samyang Foods' Buldak spicy noodle products are seen displayed at a large supermarket in Seoul on March 26. [YONHAP]

Buldak spicy noodles may soon burn a hole in your wallet, thanks to tariffs

Korean food exporters, including Samyang Foods, which enjoyed worldwide success due to its popular Buldak spicy noodle brand, are considering price increases in the U.S. market to offset tariffs, even as their products enjoy global popularity.

2025.7.31

Packs of Pepero are pictured at a large supermarket in Seoul on May 22. [YONHAP]

100 million shipments: Korean snacks gaining ground in world's two largest markets

Lotte Wellfood and Samyang Foods are expanding globally with new factories in India and China to meet rising K-food demand among Gen Z consumers.

2025.7.13