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Nongshim CEO Jo Yong-chul speaks during a press conference to mark 40 years of anniversary since the launch of ″Shin ramyun″ product in central Seoul on May 13. [NEWS1]

Instant noodle maker Nongshim to open new sales branch in Russia as Shin Ramyun turns 40

Korean instant noodle and confectionery maker Nongshim said Wednesday it will open a sales branch in Russia next month as part of its bid to further expand its presence overseas.

2026.5.13

Nongshim's Shin Ramyun makes an appearance on ABC's late night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (2003-) in a short comedy skit that aired on Jan. 26, as seen in this still provided by Nongshim. [NONGSHIM]

Shin Ramyun slurped up in comedy sketch on U.S. late-night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Nongshim’s flagship instant noodle Shin Ramyun, recently promoted globally through a tie-in campaign with girl group aespa, appeared in a product placement on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week.

2026.1.28

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The picture shows Korea’s first instant ramen, which was introduced by Samyang Foods in 1963. [SAMYANG FOODS]

Samyang Foods to reintroduce beef tallow ramyeon for 1st time in 36 years

Samyang Foods will reintroduce a ramyeon fried in beef tallow for the first time in 36 years, launching a new product named “Samyang Ramen 1963” to commemorate the release of Korea’s first instant noodles.

2025.10.22

Shin Ramyun Toomba instant noodle products are shelved at a store in Japan. [NONGSHIM]

Shin Ramyun Toomba cup noodles a hit in Japan just two weeks after launch

Nongshim sold 1 million of its new Shin Ramyun Toomba cup noodles to Japan in just two weeks since its launch in the country, the ramyeon manufacturer said Wednesday.

2025.5.14

Ramyeon makers rejoice as Indonesia relaxes export regulations

Korean ramyeon manufacturers celebrate Indonesia's relaxed inspection regulations. The country now requires inspections for carcinogens, but recent efforts have eased requirements, benefitting exporters like Samyang Foods and Nongshim.

2024.12.3

Noodle nook

A pop-up brand zone prepared in collaboration by Nongshim and Lifework at Lifework Megastore's basement floor in Myeong-dong, central Seoul will open on Wednesday.

2024.1.30

A shopper browses instant noodle products, or ramyeon, at a supermarket in Seoul.[YONHAP]

Inflation makes instant noodles global staple

Instant noodles, or ramyeon, have quickly become a staple worldwide, with an increasing number of middle-class consumers reaching for the packaged meal-in-one previously regarded as a "cheap" pantry essential.

2023.11.22

A scene from “Squid Game” shows the survival game players in green track suits. [NETFLIX]

Absurdist series inspires collectibles wackos to do their thing

Products, props and costumes that appear in “Squid Game” are becoming popular in the real world.

2021.9.27

Samyang Foods President Kim Jung-soo speaks during a speech held in Miryang, South Gyeongsang, to celebrate the breaking of ground on a new factory. [SAMYANG FOODS]

Samyang Foods breaks ground on a new factory

Samyang Foods, best known for the spicy Buldak Bokkeum Myeon, started building a factory in Miryang, South Gyeongsang, on Monday.

2020.10.19

Four instant noodle products from Nongshim. [NONGSHIM]

Instant noodle market grows and changes during pandemic

The instant noodle market is growing fast and changing quickly as the pandemic has started to convince people that the humble snack could make a righteous meal.

2020.8.20