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Wando Original Gim · Since the 1970s

Sincerity captured in every sheet.

Premium Korean laver from the clean waters of Wando — roasted on Korea’s first Smart HACCP gim line and trusted by 300+ partners in 10+ countries.

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50+

Years of gim craft
across two generations

10+

Export countries
US · Japan · France · more

300+

Business partners
trusting our supply

50M

Sheets of roasted
gimbap gim produced

A sheet of roasted Wando gim cut into the CHEONG AE JIN SIM smile mark
The smile mark, cut from a single sheet of Wando gim.

Our story

Sincerity captured
in every sheet

Our journey begins with selecting the finest seaweed gifted by the deep blue sea. We dedicate ourselves to preserving its natural flavor by minimizing artificial processing.

‘Sincerity in every single sheet’ is more than just food — it is our promise to your health and happiness. With the unchanging purity of nature, we bring the clearest and truest heart of the sea to your table.

Brand
CHEONG AE JIN SIM · Wando Original Gim
Company
Chunghaejin Fisheries Co., Ltd.
Origin
Wando, South Korea
Business
Roasted & seasoned gim · Export · PB
Animated CHEONG AE JIN SIM smile mark

Four characters, one promise

Clean. Care. True.
Heart.

  • 淸

    Cheong · Clean

    Only the finest raw laver, grown in Wando’s pristine waters.

  • 愛

    Ae · Care

    A partner who grows with yours — from raw material to PB.

  • 眞

    Jin · True

    Smart HACCP and global certifications, without compromise.

  • 心

    Sim · Heart

    Fifty years, two generations, one honest path in gim.

淸 Origin

Great seaweed begins
in clean waters.

We select only the finest raw laver grown over the clean elvan-stone seabed of Wando. By minimizing processing, we preserve the natural umami and nutrients of the sea — and deliver its honest heart to your table.

  • Wando, KoreaPristine southern-coast aquaculture waters
  • Pole-farmed laverTraditional methods, harvested in season
  • Minimal processingNatural flavor and nutrients kept intact
A fisher harvesting fresh laver from nets in the waters of Wando
Harvesting fresh laver in Wando
Panoramic view of pristine aquaculture farms in Wando with a CHEONG AE JIN SIM gift box
Panoramic view of pristine aquaculture farms in Wando

From Wando sea to your table

Six honest steps,
one clean sheet.

Animated film: raw seaweed, harvest, wash and sort, roasting under Smart HACCP, inspect and pack, to the table
  1. 01

    Premium raw seaweed

    The finest laver from Wando’s clean seabed.

  2. 02

    Harvest

    Fresh laver, carefully harvested in season.

  3. 03

    Wash & sort

    Cleaned and sorted, natural flavor intact.

  4. 04

    Roast · Smart HACCP

    Roasted on a real-time Smart HACCP line.

  5. 05

    Inspect & pack

    Checked to global standards, sealed fresh.

  6. 06

    To the table

    An honest meal on tables worldwide.

A pack of CHEONG AE JIN SIM Wando Gim on seaweed-covered rocks by the sea

Signature line

Wando
Original Gim

Tender raw laver from Wando’s clean waters, roasted the traditional way into a savory seasoned gim — deep, clean, and full of the flavor of the sea.

Wando Gim 20g pack

Pure Wando-grown laver, rich with deep ocean flavor

Wando Gim 20g

Net wt.
20 g
Qty
5 sheets
Shelf life
12 months
Wando Gim 4g pack

Wando’s clean-sea flavor, packed into every portion

Wando Gim 4g

Net wt.
4 g
Qty
8 sheets
Shelf life
12 months
  • Korean Traditional Seafood
  • Halal
  • Smart HACCP

Product lineup

Six collections,
one standard of sincerity

From professional gimbap gim to organic kids’ gim and premium gopchang gim — every line starts with Wando’s clean raw laver.

The full CHEONG AE JIN SIM product lineup with smile-mark packaging
A mother and two children rolling gimbap together
01

Roasted Gimbap Line

Praised by gimbap masters — professional-grade roasted gim that holds its shape without tearing.

  • Roasted Gimbap Gim 24g

    10 sheets · Sturdy enough to hold, soft enough to melt

  • Roasted Gimbap Gim 220g

    100 sheets · Chosen by gimbap masters, made for professionals

  • Futomaki Gim 270g 25 × 19 cm

    100 sheets · Longer and thicker, made for oversized rolls

CHEONG AE JIN SIM gift box on the Cheongsando Slow Road in Wando
02

Wando Original Gim

Traditionally roasted seasoned gim from Wando’s tender raw laver — our signature taste of the clean southern sea.

  • Wando Gim 20g

    5 sheets · Rich with deep ocean flavor

  • Wando Gim 4g

    8 sheets · Clean-sea flavor in every portion

Discover the signature line
Organic Kids Gim and Salted Gim packs arranged in rows
03

Healthy Selection

Made only with organic raw laver and natural rock salt — gentle enough for kids, refined enough for adults.

  • Organic Kids Gim 4g USDA Organic

    8 sheets · Wando pole-farmed laver, safe for kids

  • Salted Gim 4g

    8 sheets · Egyptian rock salt for a refined, gentle saltiness

CHEONG AE JIN SIM premium gift box at Jangdo, the historic maritime hub of Wando
04

Premium Selection

Crafted with rare Wando gopchang gim, harvested only at the start of winter — a special gourmet experience.

  • Roasted Gopchang Gim 20g

    10 sheets · Harvested only 20 days each winter, prized for its crunch

  • Myeonglan Gim 4g Coming soon

    8 sheets · No added salt, the natural umami of mentaiko

  • Uni Gim 4g Coming soon

    8 sheets · No added salt, the natural umami of sea urchin roe

A smiling child biting a sheet of crispy gim snack
05

Snack Gim

Not fried, still light — crispy seaweed snacks in cheese, truffle, and wasabi to suit every taste.

  • Cheese Seasoned Snack 4g Coming soon

    Savory cheese in every crunch

  • Truffle Seasoned Snack 4g Coming soon

    A touch of truffle luxury

  • Wasabi Seasoned Snack 4g Coming soon

    A spicy kick of wasabi

A bowl of rice topped with seasoned gim flakes and sesame seeds
06

Seasoned Gim Flakes

Made from premium whole laver, not scraps — an all-purpose savory topping for rice, noodles, and any dish.

  • Seasoned Gim Flakes 500g

    Resealable bulk pack for food service and home kitchens

Family making gimbap
Laver farms off Wando from above
Wando Gim by the sea
Roasted gim sheets on slate
Healthy Selection packs
Laver harvest
Child enjoying snack gim
Seasoned gim flakes on rice
A worker in sanitary uniform inspecting roasted gim on a stainless Smart HACCP line

眞 Quality

Korea’s first gim company
certified with Smart HACCP

Smart HACCP adds IoT to standard HACCP, automatically logging critical control points such as temperature and time in real time — removing human error and tampering at the source to achieve ‘zero contamination’.

Standard Smart
RecordingManualAutomated
MonitoringPeriodicReal-time
TamperingPossiblePrevented
ResponseDelayedInstant
  • Real-time
  • Tamper-proof
  • Instant alerts
  • Consistent

Global certifications

Proven through rigorous international standard assessments

  • Smart HACCP
  • FSSC 22000
  • FDA Registered
  • USDA Organic
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegan
  • KMF Halal
  • IHCC Halal
  • K·FISH
  • Organic Processed Food
  • Korean Traditional Seafood
  • INNOBIZ
  • MAINBiz
  • Family-Friendly Company

心 Heritage

A 50-year legacy
of unwavering sincerity

Since our start as “Honam Sanghoe” in the 1970s, we have walked one path — gim — for 50 years across two generations. Half a century of know-how lets us select the most honest raw laver and turn it into the finest quality.

“Gim a grandfather can proudly serve his grandchildren.”

Our founding philosophy — a promise we never break.

  1. Founded as Honam Sanghoe in Wando, devoted to gim.

  2. From founder In-hwan Yi to 2nd-generation CEO Sung-gwan Yi.

  3. Korea’s first gim company certified with Smart HACCP.

  4. 300+ partners and exports to 10+ countries worldwide.

Sung-gwan Yi 2nd Generation CEO, Chunghaejin Fisheries Co., Ltd.

CEO Sung-gwan Yi and founder In-hwan Yi in front of the CHEONG AE JIN SIM facility
Founder In-hwan Yi (right) and 2nd-generation CEO Sung-gwan Yi (left)

愛 Partnership

Your most reliable
partner for growth

More than a manufacturer — from raw materials to PB development, we provide tailored solutions across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Your success is our success.

  • Raw laver supply
  • PB · OEM development
  • Food service & gimbap chains
  • Retail & distribution
  • Export documentation
  • Halal · Organic · Vegan

Exporting to United States · Japan · Ecuador · Indonesia · Hong Kong · Vietnam · Australia · France

Partners growing together with CHEONG AE JIN SIM

  • Cleopatra Salt
  • Honam Industries
  • HJ Su
  • Otto Gimbap
  • Futoru
  • Jeonguk Gimbap Ilju
  • freshMe
  • Sangdae Wholesale
  • Daehan Mulsan
  • Kkaedori Gimbap
  • Obok Susan
  • Dajeongine
  • Ttungchae Gimbap
  • Nadri Gimbap
  • Seoho Gimbap
  • Naruter Gimbap
  • Dusikine Haemul
  • WECERT
  • Wando Boy
  • Milmul Brewery

For buyers

Product
specifications

Carton and container data for export planning. Full spec sheets and samples are available on request.

Product Net wt. Qty / carton Carton (mm) Carton wt. CBM Qty / 40′ container Shelf life
Roasted Gimbap Line
Roasted Gimbap Gim 24g 24 g 170 685 × 410 × 375 6.1 kg 0.105 630 12 months
Roasted Gimbap Gim 220g 220 g 20 450 × 300 × 250 5.8 kg 0.034 1,980 12 months
Futomaki Gim 270g 270 g 20 450 × 300 × 250 6.2 kg 0.034 1,900 12 months
Wando Original Gim
Wando Gim 20g 20 g 120 685 × 410 × 375 4.2 kg 0.105 630 12 months
Wando Gim 4g 4 g 128 540 × 350 × 320 1.8 kg 0.06 1,050 12 months
Healthy Selection
Organic Kids Gim 4g 4 g 128 540 × 350 × 320 1.8 kg 0.06 1,050 12 months
Salted Gim 4g 4 g 128 540 × 350 × 320 1.8 kg 0.06 1,050 12 months
Premium Selection
Roasted Gopchang Gim 20g 20 g 120 685 × 410 × 375 4.2 kg 0.105 630 12 months
Myeonglan Gim 4g · Uni Gim 4g Coming soon — specifications to be announced
Snack Gim
Cheese · Truffle · Wasabi Snack 4g Coming soon — specifications to be announced

Global inquiries

Bring Wando’s taste
to your market

For export, PB / OEM development, food-service supply, and samples, contact our global team. Tell us your market, product, and volume — we will propose the right fit.

  • Target market & channel
  • Products of interest
  • Estimated volume & packaging
  • PB or certification needs

Miyeon Kang

Global Inquiry Contact

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