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| Type | Noodle |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | South Korea |
| Created by | Samyang Food |
| Main ingredients | Instant noodle, seasoning |
Samyang Ramen (Korean: 삼양라면) is an instant noodle brand made by the South Korean company Samyang Foods. It was the first instant ramen brand to be sold in South Korea.
It was launched as South Korea's first ramen product on September 15, 1963.[1] The creator of the dish was the chairman of the company at the time, Jeong Jung-yun (전중윤).[2]
On November 3, 1989, an anonymous letter was sent to the South Korean authorities alleging that Samyang ramen was made with industrial oil. This led to five food representatives, including one from Samyang Foods, being arrested under the Act on Special Measures for the Control of Health Offenses, and Food Sanitation Act.
On November 6, 1989, the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs, and Health ruled that ramen was safe for human consumption, and all detained representatives were released. However, the company's public reputation was left greatly damaged.
The company claims their noodles are 50 m (164 ft) long.[3]
