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COMPANIES · FASHION · FOOD · LIVING · RETAIL
104 Korean consumer companies
Room by room, each company's members on Korea's National Pension Service register and the change over the past year. Open a company for its people flow and the roles it will look for.
Fashion & Luxury
Fashion houses, licensed and sports brands, apparel OEMs, fashion platforms · 24 companies, 24,643 on the register, −144 (−0.6%)
Uniqlo (FRL Korea)Banseog noteThe Korean operator of Uniqlo, set up jointly by Japan's Fast Retailing and Lotte Shopping.4,134 people−472 (−13.3%)E-Land WorldBanseog noteThe company in charge of E-Land Group's fashion business, running several apparel brands.2,438 people−179 (−6.8%)MusinsaBanseog noteAn online fashion platform that also grows its own brand, Musinsa Standard.2,174 people+336 (+18.3%)Nike KoreaBanseog noteNike's Korean subsidiary.1,731 people−41 (−2.3%)Adidas KoreaBanseog noteAdidas's Korean subsidiary.1,723 people+75 (+4.5%)Zara Retail KoreaBanseog noteThe company that operates Inditex's Zara stores in Korea.1,537 people+227 (+17.3%)HandsomeBanseog noteThe fashion company of Hyundai Department Store Group, running both its own brands and imported brands.1,442 people−43 (−2.9%)Richemont KoreaBanseog noteThe Korean subsidiary for Cartier and other Richemont Group brands.1,368 people+56 (+4.3%)Louis Vuitton KoreaBanseog noteLouis Vuitton's Korean subsidiary.1,338 people+118 (+9.7%)Shinsegae InternationalBanseog noteThe fashion and lifestyle company of Shinsegae Group, running imported brands and its own brands.907 people−130 (−12.5%)LFBanseog noteA fashion company running several apparel brands that has expanded into food, real estate and other businesses.893 people+6 (+0.7%)ShinwonBanseog noteA fashion company combining women's and men's wear brands with apparel export manufacturing (OEM).785 people+1 (+0.1%)F&FBanseog noteA fashion company that has grown licensed brands in Korea and overseas.575 people−39 (−6.3%)Hermès KoreaBanseog noteHermès's Korean subsidiary.503 people+12 (+2.4%)Descente KoreaBanseog noteThe Korean subsidiary of Japan's Descente, running sports brands such as Descente and Le Coq Sportif.482 people+8 (+1.7%)Kakao StyleBanseog noteThe company that runs the fashion shopping platform Zigzag.470 people−34 (−6.8%)HansaeBanseog noteAn apparel OEM/ODM company that makes and exports clothing for overseas apparel brands.425 people−10 (−2.3%)AblyBanseog noteA company that runs a shopping platform centered on women's fashion.403 people+53 (+15.1%)The Nature HoldingsBanseog noteA fashion company running licensed outdoor and casual brands.383 people−33 (−7.9%)Youngone CorporationBanseog noteAn OEM company making outdoor and sportswear that operates overseas production bases.327 people−8 (−2.4%)Kris F&CBanseog noteA fashion company running several golf wear brands.267 people−13 (−4.6%)Hansae MKBanseog noteThe fashion company that runs Hansae Group's casual and children's wear brands.182 people−16 (−8.1%)Fashion Group HyungjiBanseog noteA fashion company running several brands, including women's wear and golf wear.86 people−23 (−21.1%)Misto HoldingsBanseog noteThe holding company of the FILA brand (formerly FILA Holdings), overseeing sports and lifestyle businesses in Korea and abroad.70 people+5 (+7.7%)
Food & Health
Major food companies, ramen, confectionery and dairy, health functional foods · 31 companies, 94,672 on the register, −1,692 (−1.8%)
Starbucks (SCK Company)Banseog noteThe Korean operator of Starbucks, which has a large number of people on the pension register because most store staff are employed directly.22,455 people+78 (+0.4%)CJ CheilJedangBanseog noteThe food company of CJ Group, combining processed foods with food ingredients and bio businesses.7,936 people−423 (−5.1%)OurhomeBanseog noteA company in contract catering, food ingredients and home meal replacement.7,056 people+96 (+1.4%)CJ FreshwayBanseog noteA CJ Group company in food ingredient distribution and contract catering.6,448 people+145 (+2.3%)Lotte WellfoodBanseog noteThe food company of Lotte Group, making confectionery, ice cream and processed foods.5,384 people−481 (−8.2%)Paris CroissantBanseog noteThe company that runs SPC Group bakery brands such as Paris Baguette.5,267 peopleNongshimBanseog noteA food company making ramen and snacks that runs several plants in Korea and subsidiaries overseas.5,102 people+146 (+2.9%)DaesangBanseog noteA company in processed foods such as fermented sauces and seasonings, and in food ingredients.4,702 people−264 (−5.3%)Lotte Chilsung BeverageBanseog noteA Lotte Group company making beverages and alcoholic drinks.3,355 people−172 (−4.9%)OttogiBanseog noteA food company making sauces, ramen and ready meals.3,235 people−29 (−0.9%)Samyang FoodsBanseog noteA food company that has grown quickly on ramen exports, with plants in Wonju, Iksan and Miryang.3,139 people+329 (+11.7%)Dongwon F&BBanseog noteThe food company of Dongwon Group, making processed seafood, dairy products and other foods.2,880 people−6 (−0.2%)HarimBanseog noteA food company centered on chicken processing.2,391 people+53 (+2.3%)McDonald's KoreaBanseog noteThe Korean operator of McDonald's.2,104 people+55 (+2.7%)Shinsegae FoodBanseog noteA Shinsegae Group company in catering, restaurants and food manufacturing.1,978 people−1,137 (−36.5%)BinggraeBanseog noteA food company making ice cream and dairy drinks.1,863 people+147 (+9.3%)Maeil DairiesBanseog noteA food company centered on dairy products.1,817 people−83 (−4.4%)OrionBanseog noteA confectionery company whose overseas subsidiaries account for a large share of the business.1,671 people+129 (+8.4%)Korea Ginseng CorporationBanseog noteA health food company that makes the red ginseng brand Cheong Kwan Jang.1,446 people−107 (−6.9%)Namyang Dairy ProductsBanseog noteA dairy company with plants in Sejong, Cheonan, Naju and elsewhere.1,319 people−1 (−0.1%)Dongsuh FoodsBanseog noteA food company making coffee (Maxim and others), tea and cereal.1,170 people−6 (−0.5%)Crown ConfectioneryBanseog noteA confectionery company making snacks and biscuits.1,115 people−49 (−4.2%)BKR (Burger King)Banseog noteThe Korean operator of Burger King.1,042 people+51 (+5.1%)Haitai Confectionery & FoodsBanseog noteA confectionery company making snacks, ice cream and other products, with plants in Cheonan, Cheongju, Gwangju and elsewhere.916 people−49 (−5.1%)Samyang CorporationBanseog noteA Samyang Group company in food ingredients such as sugar and flour and in chemical materials.841 people−5 (−0.6%)Sajo DaerimBanseog noteA Sajo Group company making processed seafood such as fish cakes and crab sticks, and ready meals.724 people+1 (+0.1%)Pulmuone FoodsBanseog noteThe food company of Pulmuone Group, making tofu, fresh foods and ready meals.717 people−50 (−6.5%)Harim IndustryBanseog noteHarim Group's processed food company, making ready meals, ramen and other products at its Hamyeol food plant in Iksan.661 people−76 (−10.3%)Kolmar BNHBanseog noteAn ODM company that develops and manufactures health functional foods.480 people+21 (+4.6%)Kyochon F&BBanseog noteThe company that runs the chicken franchise Kyochon Chicken.356 people−7 (−1.9%)Chong Kun Dang HealthBanseog noteA Chong Kun Dang Group affiliate that makes health functional food brands.284 people−3 (−1.1%)HansotBanseog noteThe company that runs the lunch box franchise Hansot Dosirak.85 people+5 (+6.3%)HiteJinroBanseog noteAn alcoholic beverage company making beer and soju.Collecting
Living
Furniture and interiors, beds, home appliances and rentals · 25 companies, 21,126 on the register, −313 (−1.5%)
CowayBanseog noteA company that supplies home appliances such as water purifiers and air purifiers on rental.6,224 people−6 (−0.1%)HanssemBanseog noteA kitchen, furniture and interior company.2,058 people−53 (−2.5%)KD NavienBanseog noteA maker of boilers and water heaters with a large share of sales overseas.1,607 people−90 (−5.3%)IKEA KoreaBanseog noteIKEA's Korean subsidiary, selling furniture and household goods in stores and online.1,593 people−8 (−0.5%)Chungho NaisBanseog noteA company that makes and rents out water purifiers and other home appliances.1,179 people+51 (+4.5%)Cuckoo HomesysBanseog noteA Cuckoo affiliate in the rental business for water purifiers and other home appliances.998 people+53 (+5.6%)BodyfriendBanseog noteA healthcare appliance company that makes massage chairs.855 people+34 (+4.1%)Hyundai LivartBanseog noteThe furniture company of Hyundai Department Store Group, making home and office furniture.760 people−21 (−2.7%)Rinnai KoreaBanseog noteA company making gas ranges, boilers and other appliances.703 people−18 (−2.5%)SimmonsBanseog noteA company making beds and mattresses.701 people−38 (−5.1%)OhouseBanseog noteBucketplace, which runs the interior content and commerce platform Ohouse.692 people−36 (−5.0%)Cuckoo ElectronicsBanseog noteA Cuckoo affiliate that makes electric rice cookers and other kitchen appliances.685 people−46 (−6.3%)Ace BedBanseog noteA bed and mattress maker with plants in Yeoju and Eumseong.497 people−10 (−2.0%)Philips KoreaBanseog notePhilips's Korean subsidiary.319 people−21 (−6.2%)Shinsegae CasaBanseog noteA Shinsegae Group affiliate that runs furniture and home interior brands.287 people−44 (−13.3%)LocknLockBanseog noteA company making airtight containers and other kitchen and household goods.270 people−7 (−2.5%)Dyson KoreaBanseog noteDyson's Korean subsidiary.252 people−4 (−1.6%)FursysBanseog noteA company making office furniture.248 people−11 (−4.3%)WinixBanseog noteA company making home appliances such as dehumidifiers and air purifiers.234 people−34 (−12.7%)iloomBanseog noteA Fursys Group affiliate that runs a home furniture brand.213 people−12 (−5.3%)KituramiBanseog noteA company making boilers and heating and cooling equipment.169 people+22 (+15.0%)HuromBanseog noteA kitchen appliance company that makes slow juicers.157 people+6 (+4.0%)SidizBanseog noteA Fursys Group affiliate specializing in chairs.156 people−9 (−5.5%)ZinusBanseog noteA company selling mattresses and furniture overseas, mainly online.143 people−12 (−7.7%)Shinil ElectronicsBanseog noteA company making seasonal appliances such as electric fans and heaters.126 people+1 (+0.8%)
Retail & Commerce
E-commerce, hypermarkets and department stores, convenience stores, duty free · 22 companies, 111,507 on the register, −12,108 (−9.8%)
E-MartBanseog noteThe retail company of Shinsegae Group that runs hypermarkets.21,585 people−628 (−2.8%)Lotte ShoppingBanseog noteThe retail company of Lotte Group, running department stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets and e-commerce.17,715 people−734 (−4.0%)Daiso (Asung Daiso)Banseog noteThe company that runs Daiso, a chain of fixed-price household goods stores.13,468 people+687 (+5.4%)CoupangBanseog noteKorea's largest e-commerce company (fulfillment center staff belong to a separate entity and are not included in this figure).10,971 people−1,232 (−10.1%)HomeplusBanseog noteA retail company running hypermarkets and supermarkets.9,121 people−9,009 (−49.7%)Costco KoreaBanseog noteThe Korean subsidiary of Costco, the membership warehouse club.7,178 people−413 (−5.4%)GS RetailBanseog noteThe retail company of GS Group, running convenience stores, supermarkets and other formats.5,388 people−180 (−3.2%)Lotte Hi-MartBanseog noteA specialist consumer electronics retailer.3,444 people−202 (−5.5%)KurlyBanseog noteAn e-commerce company that started with early-morning delivery of fresh food.3,126 people+344 (+12.4%)BGF RetailBanseog noteThe retail company that runs the CU convenience store chain.3,032 people−146 (−4.6%)Hyundai Department StoreBanseog noteA retail company running department stores and outlets.2,635 people+3 (+0.1%)ShinsegaeBanseog noteThe retail company of Shinsegae Group that runs department stores.2,430 people−47 (−1.9%)SSG.COMBanseog noteThe e-commerce company that runs Shinsegae Group's online shopping mall.2,344 people+12 (+0.5%)Baemin (Woowa Brothers)Banseog noteThe company that runs the delivery app Baemin and quick commerce.2,077 people−97 (−4.5%)E-Land RetailBanseog noteE-Land Group's retail company, running outlets, department stores and hypermarkets.1,838 people−138 (−7.0%)Hyundai Home ShoppingBanseog noteA Hyundai Department Store Group company that runs TV and online home shopping.982 people−31 (−3.1%)Lotte Home Shopping (Woori Home Shopping)Banseog noteA Lotte Group company that runs TV and online home shopping.887 people−38 (−4.1%)GmarketBanseog noteAn e-commerce company that runs the open marketplaces Gmarket and Auction.866 people−14 (−1.6%)Oasis MarketBanseog noteA company selling fresh food online and in its own stores.792 people−119 (−13.1%)11stBanseog noteAn e-commerce company that runs an open marketplace.651 people−184 (−22.0%)DaangnBanseog noteA company that runs a local secondhand trading and community app.617 people+59 (+10.6%)Shinsegae DFBanseog noteA Shinsegae Group affiliate that runs duty-free stores.360 people−1 (−0.3%)
As of Aug 2026 · Source: National Pension Service workplace register (Korea's public data portal) · Members on the register count the whole company in Korea (head office, plants and branches of the same company); affiliates and separate entities are not added in.