Samyang Foods CEO Kim Jung-soo, the creator of Buldak Ramen, and her son and heir Jeffrey Chun stand in front of wall displaying the company's products from years past. (Jean Chung / For The Times) In ...

Last year, the export value of Korean ramen surpassed 1.5 billion USD (approximately 2.22 trillion Korean won) for the first time in history. This is interpreted as a result of curiosity sparked by ...

Whether in a Korean restaurant or K-drama, ramen is never served in just a soupy concoction. It is often accompanied by ...

A self-serve instant ramen concept has gained popularity in the States, bringing Korean culture to California. Soon, Modesto will be in on the craze. In South Korea, convenience stores often offer ...

EXPORTS of South Korean instant noodles, or ramen, reached a new high of $1.52 billion in 2025, with shipments to China rising 47.9 percent year on year to $385 million, the Korea Herald reported on ...

From a dorm room snack to lunch on the go, instant ramen has been satisfying stomachs and saving wallets across the U.S. since Top Ramen hit the market in the 1970s. Nothing, however, compares to the ...

In this week's foodie findings, Chase, SLC foodie takes us to an all-you-can-eat Korean Barbecue spot, but we're starting with ramen and rice at "Heaya Ramen & Rice Bowl" in Salt Lake City. Chase ...