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Curator of Korean artisanal products

Artisans in Korea 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.

Their craft is scarcely available outside Korea, with many people missing out on unique experiences.

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

Koreans have a lot of 정 jung - a lot of warmth, and care for one another.
담 Dam is a conversation, a sharing of stories.

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

Our artisans

장 Jang

The essence of Korean cuisine

Jang is the essence of Korean cuisine - fermented sauces aged in huge earthen pots, where time blossoms deep, complex flavours.

간장 Ganjang
고추장 Gochujang
된장 Doenjang

Together, the jang create harmony behind most Korean dishes, imparting a plethora of complex flavours.

Our artisans are curated for their respect for quality, traditional methods, and the aging process, which cannot be cheated.

And now, we warmly share the heritage and experience with you.

Our jang
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Sunchang Moon Okrye Traditional Gochujang in Onggi 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 still are, are a quintessential component of traditional feasts and celebrations.

"Yak" means medicinal, and "gwa" are foods with sweetness, an indulgence. Yakgwa were christened for their health benefits with the use of immunity boosting ingredients such as ginger, honey, daechu.

We curated an artisan whose craft descends from the last head of the royal kitchen of Joseon and the Empire of Korea, 한희순 Han Hui-sun.

And now, we warmly share the heritage and experience with you.

Our yakgwa
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Mannadang Daemandugwa 만나당 대만두과

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