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Nongshim purchased Wando fresh kelp in 2026 as well. This tradition has continued for 45 years.
Nongshim recently completed the purchase of 490 tons of Wando-grown fresh kelp to be used in producing Neoguri. This alliance with Wando fishermen has lasted for 45 years since the launch of Neoguri in 1982.
When Nongshim launched Neoguri in 1982, it decided to include Wando kelp as-is to achieve the deep flavor of seafood udon. Since then, it has consistently purchased Wando kelp every year, and the cumulative purchase amount this year, adding 490 tons, reaches approximately 18,500 tons.
As of 2025, Wando County accounts for 66% of South Korea's total kelp production.
A Nongshim official who spoke with this newspaper by phone said, "Wando-grown kelp is a key raw material that has perfected the taste of Neoguri over a long period."
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