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Who owns Haechandle?

Haechandle is owned by CJ CheilJedang (South Korea, KRX: 097950).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
CJ CheilJedang Corporation reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇰🇷 South Korea, Seoul
Origin
🇰🇷 South Korea
Founded
1996
Category
FoodCondiments, sauces & seasoningsSauces & ketchup
Parent ticker
KRX: 097950
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Haechandle

Haechandle makes gochujang, doenjang and ssamjang, the fermented pastes at the base of most Korean cooking. It is the largest brand in that category in Korea and the one most widely exported. CJ CheilJedang owns it, and the brand's growth abroad has followed the wider international interest in Korean food.

Ownership timeline of Haechandle

Owners of Haechandle from 1996 to 2026 CJ CheilJedang 1996–present CJ CheilJedang 200020052010201520202025
  1. 1996 – present CJ CheilJedang [1] reported

Where Haechandle sits in CJ CheilJedang

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Where Haechandle sits in CJ CheilJedang Tree of 4 brands under CJ CheilJedang. CJ CheilJedang Haechandle bibigo Hetbahn Petitzel

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Haechandle?

The parent company of Haechandle is CJ CheilJedang, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Korea.

Is Haechandle South Korean?

Yes. Haechandle originated in South Korea in 1996 and its owner, CJ CheilJedang, is also headquartered in South Korea.

Is Haechandle still owned by CJ CheilJedang?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Haechandle is still owned by CJ CheilJedang. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] CJ CheilJedang Corporation Annual Report 2025 — CJ CheilJedang Corporation, Annual report, published 20 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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