Ottogi Global

Ottogi Global is the international business and export brand of Ottogi Corporation, one of South Korea's oldest and largest food manufacturers. Founded in 1969 by Ham Tae-ho, Ottogi grew from a small food company into a diversified group whose products range from instant noodles and curry powder to ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals. The 'Global' identity represents the company's overseas-facing operations, which market and distribute Ottogi's Korean food products to consumers in the United States, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and other regions. Ottogi is particularly known for its curry products, which helped popularize curry in Korean home cooking, and for its instant noodles, including the Jin Ramen line. The company also produces a wide range of condiments, processed meats, frozen foods, and beverages. Its global strategy leverages the worldwide rise in popularity of Korean cuisine, often called K-food, by exporting both established staples and new products tailored to local tastes. As a public company listed on the Korea Exchange under ticker 007310, Ottogi Corporation maintains a significant domestic manufacturing and distribution footprint while expanding its international presence. Ottogi Global serves as the export and overseas marketing channel, connecting Korean production with global retailers, distributors, and consumers. The brand's official website, ottogi.com, provides corporate and product information for international audiences. The company competes in the global instant noodle and Korean sauce market alongside other Korean food giants such as Nongshim, CJ CheilJedang, and Samyang Foods. Its international growth reflects broader trends in global demand for Korean flavors, convenience foods, and ethnic cuisine.

Ottogi Corporation was founded in 1969 by Ham Tae-ho in South Korea. The company initially focused on producing curry powder, a product that was then unfamiliar to most Korean households. Ottogi's curry became a household staple and helped establish the company as a major player in the Korean food industry. Over the following decades, Ottogi expanded its product portfolio to include ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces, instant noodles, processed meats, frozen foods, and beverages. In the 1970s and 1980s, Ottogi grew alongside South Korea's rapid industrialization and urbanization, benefiting from rising demand for convenient and processed foods. The company introduced various products that catered to changing consumer lifestyles, including ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare items. Its instant noodle line, particularly Jin Ramen, launched in the 1980s, became one of its most recognizable products and a significant contributor to revenue. Ottogi Corporation went public on the Korea Exchange, and by the 2000s it had become one of the country's leading food companies. The company continued to diversify, entering the beverage market, expanding its frozen food business, and investing in research and development. It also began to focus more on overseas markets as demand for Korean cuisine grew globally. The 'Ottogi Global' identity emerged as the company's international business expanded. Ottogi established overseas subsidiaries and distribution networks to bring its products to consumers in the United States, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The global arm markets Korean sauces, noodles, and convenience foods, adapting products to local preferences while maintaining the brand's Korean heritage. In recent years, Ottogi has benefited from the global K-food trend, with international sales of Korean instant noodles and sauces rising sharply. The company continues to invest in overseas production and marketing, aiming to strengthen its position in the global food market. Ottogi Global represents this outward-facing strategy, connecting Korean manufacturing with international consumers and retailers.

• 2010

  Ottogi Global expands international distribution amid rising K-food demand.

• 2000

  Ottogi expands into beverages and frozen foods.

• 1980

  Jin Ramen instant noodles launched, becoming a flagship product.

• 1969

  Ottogi Corporation founded by Ham Tae-ho in South Korea.

Trusted Korean food brand bringing authentic Korean flavors to global consumers through a wide range of sauces, noodles, and convenience foods.

• Jin Ramen

  Instant noodle line, one of Ottogi's flagship products.

• Ottogi Curry

  Curry powder and ready-to-eat curry products.

• Ottogi Ketchup

  Tomato ketchup, a leading condiment in South Korea.

• Ottogi Mayonnaise

  Mayonnaise and dressing products.

1. 1Ottogi official websiteottogi.com