Palgong Kimchi is a leading agricultural cooperative specializing in the production of Gyeongsang-do style kimchi, renowned for its spicy flavor. This is achieved by adding anchovy brine and fermenting the kimchi at low temperatures. The company was established in October 2008 and is based in Daegu, South Korea. It offers a wide range of premium kimchi products, including “Luxury Cabbage Kimchi,” “Lotus Root Cabbage Kimchi,” “Ripened Cabbage Kimchi,” “Chonggak Kimchi,” “Young Radish Kimchi,” “White Kimchi,” and more. The company produces 32 different varieties of kimchi, including diced radish kimchi (kkakdugi), radish and cabbage kimchi (seokbakji), and unique offerings such as bitter lettuce kimchi (godeulppaegi kimchi), gajuk kimchi, sesame leaf kimchi, and leaf mustard kimchi (gat kimchi), young summer radish kimchi (yeolmu kimchi), water kimchi (nabak kimchi), cucumber kimchi (oisobagi), dried radish (mumallaengi), fischer ligularia kimchi (gomchi kimchi), spicy garlic kimchi (maneul kimchi), salted cabbage, and premium sauces.

The company’s flagship product, “Luxury Cabbage Kimchi,” was selected as one of Daegu City’s top products in 2021. In 2023, this product generated KRW 2.91 billion in revenue for Palgong Kimchi, contributing to a total revenue of KRW 8.24 billion and sales of 532,360 kilograms. The production of this kimchi required 330,063 kilograms of cabbage, 71,957 kilograms of radish, 20,775 kilograms of dried red pepper powder, and 19,177 kilograms of garlic. In 2023, the company produced a total of 1,771,676 kilograms of kimchi, with “Luxury Cabbage Kimchi” accounting for 30% of this volume.
One of Palgong Kimchi’s standout products is the patented “Lotus Root Cabbage Kimchi,” which is rich in vitamins and amino acids due to the inclusion of ground lotus root. The company filed a patent for the production method in March 2020, which has since been fully registered. Another popular product, “Ripened Cabbage Kimchi,” is fermented for over three months at low temperatures, generating healthy lactic acid bacteria that promote gut health and inhibit harmful bacteria. For consumers who prefer milder flavors or cannot tolerate spicy foods, the “White Kimchi” offers a light, delicate taste.
Palgong Kimchi products are made entirely from local ingredients. Only the highest quality seasonal cabbages are used, which are carefully selected and salted in a sanitary facility. After salting, the cabbages are washed three times using a bubble cleaning process and then placed in a refrigerated dehydration room for approximately 20 hours. Once dehydrated, the cabbages are mixed with Palgong Kimchi’s signature seasoning. This seasoning process is done by hand rather than machine, preserving the homemade flavor passed down through generations. The production process is standardized to ensure consistent flavor from batch to batch.

In 2011, Palgong Kimchi received HACCP certification for its cabbage kimchi, followed by certifications for other kimchi products in 2012 and for its kimchi seasoning in 2017, ensuring the safety of all its products. The company was also awarded Clean Workplace Certification in 2014, ISO 22000 and Risk Assessment Certification in 2019, FSSC 22000 in 2019, and both HALAL_IFANCA and HALAL_KOHAS certifications in 2021. In October 2021, Palgong Kimchi won the President’s Award at the 2nd Kimchi Day event, becoming a product officially recognized by the President of Korea. In June 2022, the company completed its FDA registration and exported  USD 40,000 worth of kimchi to Singapore in 2023.

Palgong Kimchi products are available for purchase at major department stores such as Shinsegae Daegu and The Hyundai Daegu, as well as through various online platforms such Naver Smart Store, Coupang, Gmarket, Auction, 11st, WeMakePrice, SSG, Talkstore, Interpark, and Halfclub.