CEO Message
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“Those who move first create the market.”
For decades, Chilkab has been dedicated to advancing Korea’s rice-processing industry—nourishing the nation’s table while supporting the sustainability of agriculture. My journey began in the early 1980s, cycling through dawn markets with rice cakes on my shoulder. To bring “impossible” ideas to life—making noodles from rice, and preserving rice cakes without chemical preservatives—I chose the road less traveled, developed new technologies, and helped open new possibilities for our industry. When government stockpiled rice was at risk of going to waste, we turned it into rice noodles. And when we developed an alcohol-immersion preservation method that enables rice cakes to be distributed without preservatives, we chose to share it freely with rice cake manufacturers rather than keep it proprietary. Every decision has been guided by a belief I have long held: “When farmers thrive, the nation prospers.” With that conviction, Chilkab has elevated the value of Korean crops, built meaningful partnerships with farming communities, and pioneered new directions in Korea’s food industry. The technologies we have developed—including alcohol immersion, solar natural drying, dried rice noodles, and triple-extrusion processing—were never inventions for their own sake. Each began as a purposeful solution designed to help agriculture and the food industry grow together. Today, Chilkab is more than a food manufacturer. We are committed to upholding the integrity of Korea’s food culture—while continuing to deliver products the nation can trust. We remain devoted to creating food shaped by sincerity, grounded in honest ingredients, and made for an industry where both farmers and consumers can thrive—together. - Founder, Chilkab
