Buldak legend takes helm at Samyang Foods amid global boom

Samyang Foods said Friday it has decided to promote Vice Chair Kim Jung-soo to chair as the Korean instant noodle maker looks to reinforce leadership and accelerate its global expansion strategy with its megahit Buldak brand. The company said its board approved Kim’s promotion Tuesday. Her official appointment will take effect on June 1, about five years after she was promoted to vice chair in late 2021. During her five-year tenure as vice chair, Samyang Foods’ annual revenue nearly quadrupled f

By The Korea Herald