120 Years of History

what everyone wants, Health and beauty

KGC has been working tirelessly to achieve the wishes of the people for the past 120 years. Now we are working to go further to reach people all over the world.

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Chapter 1. 120 years of history

Seeds of trust sown over 120 years.

1899 was an important starting point in the history of Korean red ginseng and the moment when the industry began through the establishment of the Samjeonggwa department for ginseng, the ancestor to KGC, inside the palace of the Korean Empire.

Established as Samjungkwa under Naejangwon in Gungnaebu of the Korean Empire (36th year of Emperor Gojong)
1899
Completed construction of the largest Korean ginseng manufacturing facility in Buyeo County
1978
Founded Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC)
1999
Opened the ‘Buyeo Ginseng Museum’
2004
Launched KGC franchises
2004
Second factory (Wonju Factory) completed at Korea Ginseng Factory
2015
Announced ‘Vision 2025’ and published corporate anniversary book to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the ginseng business and KGC’s 20th anniversary
2019
‘KGCUS R&D center’ established presence in LA
2023

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Chapter 2. Forming roots

6 years of waiting unlocks 6 years of waiting unlocks the hidden power of Korean ginseng.

Ginseng finally comes to fruition after six years of waiting as it listens to the sound of water, the wind, and the footsteps of passers-by. KGC grows 6-year-old ginseng with rich nutrition in the perfect environments to raise it.

Over 430 safety tests over
7 sessions for a period of 8 years

Generous R&D investment for quality improvement
and globalization of red ginseng

100% contract farming using only 6-year-old ginseng

Chapter 3. For the health of mankind

Roots laid by a long tradition of inherited craftsmanship.

KGC’s manufacturing know-how and strict quality control with 120 years of tradition results in a process featuring 2 years of imparting vital energy to the soil and 6 years of caring for the ginseng for a total of 8 years, based on craftsmanship representing the honor of Korean ginseng over millennia.

Korea's leading brand with a 120 years of philosophy for a healthy world, 'JUNG KWAN JANG'

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Good energy to fill every day, 'Good Base'

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Setting the standards for deer antlers, invaluable deer antlers bestowed from heaven, 'Cheon Nok'

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The Smart Health Solution For You, 'α Project'

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A lifestyle cafe where you can enjoy red ginseng as part of your daily lifestyle, 'Sapoon Sapoon'

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One root, one drop of potent concentrate, give your skin the gift of roots, 'Donginbi'

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The value of red ginseng transcends into beauty, red ginseng spa that excites your senses, 'SPA 1899'

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Expanding the space for growth through continuous R&D.

KGC is expanding its global H&B (Health and Beauty) business without limit based on differentiated competitiveness and R&D technology accumulated over its long history. Through expansion of the health functional food sector to areas beyond red ginseng and the discovery of new materials, we are reinforcing our position as a global general health company through the launch of brands to fulfill the diverse needs of our consumers.