Our Story

The Evolution of Our Brand


We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey – the evolution of our brand name from "CheongKwanJang" to "JungKwanJang".

This change is more than just a new name; it marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and the well-being of our communities.
Why "JungKwanJang"?

The name "JungKwanJang" is rooted in our desire to reflect both our heritage and our forward-looking vision. It signifies "central", "primary", or "essential", embodying our role in your health regimen as a central wellspring of wellness and vitality. "Jung" emphasizes our core mission to provide essential, premium quality health products.

Meanwhile, "KwanJang" continues to honor our tradition of excellence and trustworthiness in manufacturing.
Trust, Unchanged

While our name evolves, our commitment to you remains unwavering.

JungKwanJang will continue to harness the power of nature, combined with scientific innovation, to deliver products that support your health and well-being.

Our dedication to purity, quality, and efficacy stands firm, as does our promise to be your trusted partner in wellness.
Looking Forward

This rebranding marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey.

As JungKwanJang, we are even more determined to explore innovative solutions, push the boundaries of health science, and provide you with products that enhance your quality of life.

We are excited for what the future holds and deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue serving you under our new name.

JungKwanJang (正官庄)

The iconic brand of herbal supplements with a history of 120 years, has been adored by over 40 countries globally and is known as the Worlds's number one Ginseng Brand based on a report from the Euromonitor in 2012-2021.

The overall ginseng retail market was estimated to be around $490 million as of 2021, with Korea Ginseng Corp's JungKwanJang brand leading the way with a 48.3% market share and sales of around $2,203 million in the Vitamins & Dietary Supplement Category.

Our Mission

To make people’s lives better everyday by providing them with the best, traditionally harvested, most carefully selected Korean Red Ginseng products to support health and well-being.

We give our all for the sake of our customers, so they can face any challenges in life.

THE MOST TRUSTED GINSENG BRAND

Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) embodies over 120 years of mastery in premium ginseng.

All lines of product features six-year-matured ginseng, crafted for purity, potency, and timeless elegance.

100% Contract Farming and Strict Ingredient Safety Management

Procurement of Top-Quality Clean Ingredients JungKwanJang only sources top-notch clean ingredients that are grown locally.

The premium ginseng is harvested through contract farming with farmers who have impressive agricultural expertise.

Furthermore, checks are performed on the farms to guarantee the safety of the ingredients and only farms that meet the standards are allowed to grow the ginseng.

World’s Largest Red Ginseng Manufacturing Infrastructure

Korean Ginseng Factory equipped with 120 years of traditional manufacturing know-how and craftsmanship

The two Korean Ginseng factories located in Buyeo and Wonju are the planet's largest ginseng production centers. With 120 years of conventional manufacturing expertise and craftsmanship, they have developed the unparalleled standards of JungKwanJang Red Ginseng through a stringent quality control system.

In accord with South Korea's 4th industrial revolution, these factories are evolving into smart factories.

Thorough Selective Safety Tests and Strict Quality Control

GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL , KOSHER

Our Korean ginseng production facilities have been officially recognized for their high quality through the award of Health Functional Food Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000 accreditation, as well as HALAL and KOSHER certifications.

World’s Largest Ginseng & Red Ginseng Research Team

A global mecca for red ginseng research

JungKwanJang is renowned as a superior quality brand, largely due to its ongoing research and development.

The Korea Ginseng Research Institute, operated by Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC), consists of more than 130 leading researchers.

The institute has registered over 240 patents related to red ginseng, and since the year 2000, has published more than 310 research papers, making it the most prolific research institute in its field.

Continuous Research On Efficacy, Technology & Safety

The Korea Ginseng Research Institute is dedicated to improving effectiveness, safety, and technology through research and analysis.

This includes investigating the scientific and medicinal advantages of red ginseng, and uncovering new uses.

This institute is setting a high bar for red ginseng research and testing, and has already proven 4 of the 6 main effects of red ginseng using JungKwanJang Red Ginseng.

These include the ability to increase circulation, enhance memory, serve as an antioxidant, and assist menopausal women with their health.