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Korean ramyeon nears spicy $2 billion export milestone

Exports of Korean instant noodles are on track to surpass $2 billion this year as demand expands beyond Buldak to other spicy brands worldwide.

2026.10.12

Red illuminated cup display beside a blue Ferris wheel at night, reflected on dark waterfront water.

Shin Ramyun sails past Big Ben

A 6-meter (19.7-foot) Shin Ramyun installation traveled down London’s River Thames, passing the London Eye and Big Ben.

2026.10.8

Viral ‘Banana Kick Baby’ gets larger-than life snack bags

After a video of a toddler reluctantly returning a Banana Kick snack drew millions of views, Nongshim sent the child's family custom oversized bags of its snacks featuring the baby’s face.

2026.8.5

In Seoul's battle of Nongshim noodles, Shin Ramyun reigns supreme

Premium and mild instant noodle brands placed first in Jung District, where overseas tourists tend to congregate, while Chapagetti took more family-oriented and younger areas.

2026.7.29

Convenience store aisle with shelves filled with colorful snack packages beside a checkout counter.

Turning down the heat: Korean ramyeon makers introduce milder options to please global palates

Korea’s noodle makers are expanding from mild to extreme spice and tailoring flavors by region as exports surge and overseas shoppers drive sales.

2026.7.28

Cup ramyeon, doughnuts and bread all to get pricier in the next 10 days

Nongshim, Dunkin' Korea and Tous les Jours will raise prices on popular items from July 31 to Aug. 2 amid higher import, packaging and shipping costs.

2026.7.24

New Yorkers cool off at Korean Cultural Center's PC bang pop-up

A summer program at the Korean Cultural Center New York invites visitors to play Korean video games and sample classic PC bang snacks through Aug. 22.

2026.7.9

Nongshim CEO Jo Yong-chul speaks during a press conference marking the 40th anniversary of Shin Ramyun at the Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on May 13. [YONHAP]

K-food firms cook up expansion in India as rapid delivery boom offers new shortcut

India’s rapid delivery boom is giving K-food companies a new shortcut into one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets, with the likes of Nongshim and Lotte Wellfood not only expanding shipments but catering to local palates.

2026.5.28

Nongshim CEO Jo Yong-chul speaks during a press conference marking the 40th anniversary of Shin Ramyun at Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on May 13. [YONHAP]

Shin Ramyun celebrates with rosé for its 40th anniversary, and not the kind you'd think

Korea’s leading instant noodle maker, Nongshim, plans to strengthen its flagship brand Shin Ramyun’s global presence by introducing a rosé version and launching new marketing campaigns as the brand marks its 40th anniversary this year.

2026.5.13

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.