[Interview] Happiness Strategy in a 80-year-old Korean food company
Creatrip Team
a year ago
In a recent interview, Jinsun Park, the third-generation CEO of Sempio Foods, discussed his unique management philosophy for the company's long-term success. Celebrating its 80th anniversary next year, Sempio Foods, known for its famous soy sauce, emphasizes employee happiness over profit maximization as a core corporate value. Park, with a background in philosophy and electronics engineering, believes in prioritizing staff well-being and maintaining safety in the workplace. He is also committed to promoting Korean food culture internationally, responding to the growing global interest in K-cuisine. Sempio invests significantly in research and development, aiming to innovate fermented food products with its advanced microbial technologies. Park's leadership style, rooted in humility and thriftiness, reflects the values handed down from his family, who founded the company in 1946.
