Our Journey
Honoring tradition,
advancing toward the future
Across three generations, we have upheld the value of fish cakes.
With long history and continuous production experience, we strive to deliver
premium, fresh, and flavorful fish cakes.
With long history and continuous production experience, we strive to deliver
premium, fresh, and flavorful fish cakes.
- Foundation Phase
- Market Pioneer Phase
- Infrastructure Phase
- Digital Transformation
- Global Expansion
1930 – 1965
Origins of DAEWON Fish Cake
Born in a small workshop in Geoje-dong, Busan.
The story of DAEWON Fish Cake began with honest ingredients
and dedicated handcraft.
The story of DAEWON Fish Cake began with honest ingredients
and dedicated handcraft.
- 1930New factory built in Geoje-dong, Busan
- 1965Started manufacturing and selling fish cakes in Geoje-dong, Busan
1990 - 2003
Opening New Paths
We led change in Korea’s fish cake industry,
expanding possibilities through fusion-chain business and exhibitions.
expanding possibilities through fusion-chain business and exhibitions.
- 1999Launched fusion fish cake chain business
- 2003Participated in the 1st Busan International Marine Food Expo
2004 - 2006
Building Trust through Quality
With the new Noksan plant, HACCP cooperation,
and a fish-sheet patent, we strengthened hygiene and technology.
and a fish-sheet patent, we strengthened hygiene and technology.
- 2004Completed new plant in Noksan Industrial Complex, Busan
- 2005HACCP cooperation with Korea Health Industry bodies
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2006
Awarded by Busan Food & Drug Office for “Autonomous Sanitation Management” in fish cakes
Patent for fish sheet made from fish cake raw materials
2010 - 2015
Beyond Offline, Closer to Customers
Stable production under HACCP certification,
and a new distribution paradigm with our online mall.
and a new distribution paradigm with our online mall.
- 2010HACCP certification by MFDS (Busan No. 186)
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2015Opened DAEWON Fish Cake online mall
Built online channels; entered social, open markets, and large platforms
2022 - 2023
Busan Flavor to the World
With B2B/B2C expansion and automated lines,
we carry tradition forward into global markets.
we carry tradition forward into global markets.
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2022OEM supply to Sajo Daerim; exports to Sempio; Dookki exports; military supply; 50% sales growth
Investment in packaging automation and expanded cold storage -
2023Established new sales organization
Expanded supply to LF FOOD and B2B/B2C channels
Added one fully automatic square line -
2024
Export to Yaoko Japan
Entered Nonghyup Food Material Mart
Awarded the 2 Million Dollar Export Tower