Our Journey
History
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201208
Established the “Big Mama” Lee Hye-jung brand, setting the standard for Korean food
Founded Kitchen Story, the domestic sister company of the “Big Mama” brand (AUG, 2012)
Proven through Korea’s leading distribution channels
Sold products through major domestic retail platforms including Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corporation, GS SHOP, CJ OnStyle, NS Home Shopping, Lotte Home Shopping, Coupang, and Naver Smart Store
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2015
Korean food crosses borders
Began exports to the United States (frozen rice, sikhye (sweet rice punch), ready-to-use broth, etc.)
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202403
Established a dedicated corporation for global expansion
Founded The Key&R Company Co., Ltd.,
the overseas business entity dedicated to the “Big Mama” Lee Hye-jung brand
10Korean food, enjoyed everyday and across the world
Began exports to Japan (frozen rice, kimchi, ready-to-use broth, etc.)
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202504
Selected as a nationally recognized K-food global brand
Chosen as a participating company for the K-Food Fair (Mumbai) organized by Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT)
06Selected as a participating company in the Export Voucher Program by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
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202602
Scheduled for the first export to the EU market, positioning Korean food as a global standard
Certifications
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Kimchi
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Frozen Rice Products
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Soup Base / Broth
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Sauces