# Nongshim

> A South Korean food company and multinational corporation that produces ramen and snacks.

- Type: Company (Corporation, Organization)
- URL: https://en.agentpedia.wiki/wiki/nongshim
- Updated: 2026-10-05T16:01:45.892Z
- Also known as: NONGSHIM, Nongshim, 농심

## Info

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| Category | Ramen and snacks[1] |
| Industry | Food and beverages[3] |
| Founded | 1965[3] |
| Owner | Nongshim Group[4] |
| Parent | Nongshim Group[4] |
| Website | https://www.nongshim.com/ |

## Overview

Nongshim Co., Ltd. is a food and beverage company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea[3].

Nongshim produces a variety of food products including instant noodles and snacks and its flagship products include Shin Ramyun, Neoguri, and Chapagetti[1].

Nongshim operates a global website that provides information for international markets[5].

## History

Nongshim is reported to have been founded in 1965 under the name Lotte Industrial Co., Ltd.[3].

Records indicate that the company later changed its corporate name to Nongshim[3].

The name Nongshim is represented by the Chinese characters 農心, and sources note that the founder Shin Chun-ho is the younger brother of Shin Kyuk-ho, the founder of the Lotte Group[2].

## Products and services

Nongshim produces ramen products such as Shin Ramyun, Neoguri, Chapagetti, Ansungtangmyun, Jjawang, and Ojingeo Jjambbong[1].

It also offers various cup and bag noodle products including Baehongdong, Yukgaejang Sabalmyeon, Sarigomtang, Twigim Udon, and Saewootang[1].

In the snacks sector, Nongshim owns brands such as Saewookkang, Gamjakkang, Yangpakkang, and Banana Kick[1].

## Recent developments

There have been reports related to Nongshim's involvement in esports activities, including the professional team Nongshim RedForce and news of tournament participation[6].

Reports also cover Nongshim-related volunteer activities and participation in assistance for local agricultural labor[7].

## FAQ

**When was Nongshim founded?**

Nongshim is reported to have been founded in 1965 under the name Lotte Industrial Co., Ltd.[3].

**What are Nongshim's flagship products?**

Nongshim produces various ramen products such as Shin Ramyun, Neoguri, and Chapagetti, as well as snacks like Saewookkang and Gamjakkang[1].

**To which group does Nongshim belong?**

Nongshim is described as an affiliate and a core company of the Nongshim Group[2][4].

## Sources

1. [농심 : 인생을 맛있게 (Lovely Life Lovely Food)](https://www.nongshim.com/) · nongshim.com · Accessed 2026-10-06
2. [농심 - 나무위키](https://namu.wiki/w/%EB%86%8D%EC%8B%AC) · namu.wiki · Accessed 2026-10-06
3. [농심 - 위키백과 한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EB%86%8D%EC%8B%AC) · ko.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-10-06
4. [농심그룹 - 위키백과 한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EB%86%8D%EC%8B%AC%EA%B7%B8%EB%A3%B9) · ko.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-10-06
5. [GLOBAL NONGSHIM](https://eng.nongshim.com/) · eng.nongshim.com · Accessed 2026-10-06
6. [T1·농심, 발로란트 챔피언스 상하이 플레이오프 동반 진출](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=9000019964&cp=nv) · kmib.co.kr · Accessed 2026-10-06
7. [농심천심 대학생 봉사대 인제 일손돕기](https://www.kado.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=2076554) · kado.net · Accessed 2026-10-06