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Curator of Korean artisanal products

There are artisans in Korea who have been making their craft for decades, with their knowledge passed down through generations, focusing on quality, using the finest ingredients.
They embody Korea's craftsmanship, tradition, and heritage.

정담 Jungdam is a sincere, heartfelt conversation sharing warmth and affection.

We often say in Korea that we are a people with a lot of 정 jung, that we have a lot of warmth, care, and sincerity for one another.
담 Dam is a conversation, a dialogue.

We sincerely share the experience of Korea's craftsmanship, tradition, and heritage, with you.

Our artisans

장 Jang

The essence of Korean cuisine

Jang is the basis of much of Korean cuisine - fermented sauces made in large, ceramic pots by an aging process, with time allowing the flavours to blossom.

간장 Ganjang
고추장 Gochujang
된장 Doenjang

The different combinations of jang in harmony are the basis of the majority of Korean dishes, imparting a plethora of complex flavours.

Our artisans are curated for their respect of traditional methods, focus on quality, and the aging time which cannot be cheated.

And now, we sincerely share the experience with you.

Our jang
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Sunchang Moon Okrye Gochujang in ongi 순창문옥례 전통 고추장 옹기

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약과 Yakgwa

Indulgence of royals

Yakgwa were made for kings and queens of Joseon. They were, and even now, are a quintessential component of traditional feasts and celebrations.

"Yak" means medicinal, and "gwa" represents foods with sweetness. They are called yakgwa because were made with healthy and precious ingredients such as ginger, honey, dechu.

We curated an artisan who's craft has been passed down from the last head of royal kitchen of Joseon and the Empire of Korea, Han Hui Soon.

And now, we sincerely share the experience with you.

Our yakgwa
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Manndang Daedandugwa 만나당 대만두과

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