KOOKSOONDANG considers people first before we brew alcoholic beverages. Since the establishment of Kook (麴, meaning Nuruk, yeast), Soon (醇, meaning good alcoholic beverages), and Dang (堂, meaning house) as a brewery in 1952, we have consistently developed quality alcoholic beverages to satisfy the taste of the people through the years. We have preserved the unique production method of Nuruk, the fundamental element of the Korean traditional alcoholic beverages. Our signature products are the ‘KOOKSOONDANG Makgeolli’ series and ‘BEKSEJU’ and all of KOOKSOONDANG’s alcoholic beverages contain culture and emotion in line with our slogan ‘transformation of our tradition for today.’ KOOKSOONDANG is the No. 1 exporter of Korean alcoholic beverage, and is recognized as one of the representative alcoholic drink producers in South Korea.
PERSISTENCE ON GOOD ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Using excellent ingredients and manufacturing methods, our products are made in the brewery located at an altitude of 500m in Gangwon Province,
known for its naturally clean environment.
known for its naturally clean environment. All products produced by KOOKSOONDANG have obtained the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification.
GREEN COMPANY
The brewery of KOOKSOONDANG has been designated as a Green Company by the Korean government for five consecutive years.
PRACTICE OF ESG Environmental, Social, and Governance.
ECOLOGICAL POND An ecological pond was created by using treated wastewater pursuant to the strict water quality standards.
RAW RICE FERMENTATION METHOD The alcoholic beverages are produced through an eco- friendly method that generates less carbon dioxide.
KOOKSOONDANG FOREST The ‘KOOKSOONDANG Forest’ is managed in a scale of 99,174㎡ at Mt. Cheongtaesan.
CONTRACT FOR RICE CULTIVATION To achieve a win-win situation in the industry, the company seals a contract with the local farmers to cultivate rice (Seolgaengmi), which is the main raw material for producing BEKSEJU.
OUR STORY KOOKSOONDANG vows to protect the precious traditional Korean alcoholic beverage and culture.