Lee Gang Ju
Who are we
Lee Gang Ju International serves as the global branch office for the headquarters in Jeonju, Korea, overseeing international business activities. The company carries forward a centuries-old tradition and represents the cultural heritage of Lee Gang Ju across global markets.
The People Behind the Brand
The company LEE GANG JU INTERNATIONAL is the International Branch office handling all international Business on behalf of the Headquarters in Jeon Ju Korea. This Branch office is managed by Beom-Seok Kim and Seong-Yeon Cho.
Seong-Yeon Cho is the daughter of the Korean Food Grand Master and founder Jung-hyung Cho. She has a great passion for the family heritage Lee Gang Ju.
Seong-Yeon Cho wants to make Lee Gang Ju a global brand by cherishing the older generations and embracing the new and younger generations people at the same time. Seong-Yeon Cho has a master degree in Arts and Slovenian languages.
Beom-Seok Kim is a business partner and friend with a successful career of more than 20 years in the International Foodservice and Food & Beverage industry. His goal is to preserve the Lee Gang Ju legacy for the Family Cho by leading the company to great heights and putting it on the global map. Beom-Seok has a Master degree in Sales & Marketing as well as Hotel management.
The Legacy of Korean Food Grand Master No. 9 Jung-Hyung Cho
Korean Food Grand master No. 9 Jung-Hyung Cho, a pioneer in Korean traditional liquor culture is the founder of Lee Gang Ju company in JeonJu. Lee Gang Ju was created by his great-great-great grandfather, who held a post in the Joseon government and later moved to JeonJu to serve as a governmental official. Because he served many guests, he created a variety of alcoholic drinks, with Lee Gang Ju being the most popular.
Korean Food Grand master No. 9 Jung-Hyung Cho has more than 50 years’ experience in making alcohol in both modern and traditional ways. He has studied Agricultural Chemistry at Chonbuk National University and his major was fermentation.
Become a Lee Gang Ju Partner
We work with premium bars, luxury hotels, and select distributors worldwide. If you share our passion for heritage and quality, we’d love to explore a partnership.
Get in Touch With Us
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