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Sajo Daerim: how its people are moving

A Sajo Group company making processed seafood such as fish cakes and crab sticks, and ready meals.

On Korea's National Pension Service register, Sajo Daerim had 724 members in Aug 2026, up 1 (+0.1%) from Oct 2025. Over the same period 122 people joined and 132 left.

Growth13/ 31+0.1%
Size25/ 31724 people
Turnover (left ÷ team)16/ 3118%

Rank among 31 companies in Food & Health, highest first on all three (turnover: people who left over 10 months ÷ current team).

PEOPLE · PENSION REGISTER

724 people

10-month change: +1 (+0.1%)

Joined	122 people
Left	132 people

As of Aug 2026 · head office plus plants and branches of the same company · Source: National Pension Service workplace register (Korea's public data portal)

ROLES IT WILL LOOK FOR

Food quality and production →This role keeps the same taste and safety in the plant every day. It covers production management, quality assurance (QA), and hygiene and certification (such as HACCP).
Food R&D →This role creates new products and improves the taste, cost and process of existing ones. For export products it also adapts them to each country's regulations and tastes.

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Sajo Daerim — bringing together a business enlarged by acquisition ↓

Banseog note · Oct 25, 2026

Sajo Daerim — bringing together a business enlarged by acquisition

Where it stands now

Integration — after the Foodist acquisition lifted revenue into the KRW 3 trillion range, streamlining affiliates and strengthening profitability

In 2025 consolidated revenue rose 32.4% to KRW 3.4998 trillion, reflecting the results of Foodist, consolidated in September 2024. Operating profit was KRW 94.6 billion.

Subsidiary Sajo Foodist posted first-half 2026 revenue of KRW 543.4 billion, up 5.4%, with the institutional catering division up 11.6%.

Three decisions within a year

Merger of Sam-A Venture: in September 2026 the company decided to absorb this wholly owned subsidiary, which makes seasoning ingredients. The merger date is December 1.
Larger stake in Sajo Oyang: in September 2026 it raised its stake in Sajo Oyang to 78.48%.
Foodist renamed: from April the company changed the name to 'Sajo Foodist' and set out a 'total food solution' strategy linked to Sajo Daerim's manufacturing infrastructure.

Three people it will look for

Post-merger integration and corporate planning — someone is needed to carry out the merger (December 1) and the reorganization of affiliate stakes
Cost and purchasing manager — with revenue up, strengthening profitability is the task
B2B food ingredients and catering sales leader — the catering and food ingredients divisions are driving growth

For HR

People who have handled both food manufacturing and catering and food ingredient distribution are sought by large food and catering groups alike. It is best to name a hands-on integration leader before the December merger date.

For job seekers

Hands-on experience with a food affiliate merger or post-acquisition integration, and experience driving down manufacturing costs, are worth the most at this company right now.

A reading written from public sources. Sources: Digital Today 2026-02-19 (2025 results), 2026-09-29 (merger disclosure), 2026-09-04 (stake acquisition); Weekly Hankook 2026-08-21 (Sajo Foodist results); Bloter 2026-04-15 (name change). Team size is from Korea's pension register.

Sajo Daerim: frequently asked questions

What does Sajo Daerim do?

A Sajo Group company making processed seafood such as fish cakes and crab sticks, and ready meals.

How many people work at Sajo Daerim?

724 members on Korea's pension register in Aug 2026 (10-month change: +1 (+0.1%)). The register counts the whole company in Korea.

Where does Sajo Daerim stand now?

Integration — after the Foodist acquisition lifted revenue into the KRW 3 trillion range, streamlining affiliates and strengthening profitability. People who have handled both food manufacturing and catering and food ingredient distribution are sought by large food and catering groups alike. It is best to name a hands-on integration leader before the December merger date.

Which roles will Sajo Daerim look for?

Roles such as Food quality and production, Food R&D. The role guides explain the work, the experience that leads there and what hiring teams check.

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Sajo Daerim — bringing together a business enlarged by acquisition

Sajo Daerim: frequently asked questions

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