Samyang Foods Co.'s "Buldak Bokkeummyeon," a popular hot chicken-flavor type of instant noodles, commonly known as "fire ramen," is displayed on a shelf at a retail outlet in Seoul on Nov. 15 ...

But for Samyang Foods, the family-owned manufacturer of Buldak "fire chicken" ramen and one of South Korea's most storied noodle brands, the video proved a lifeline that would carry it through ...

Samyang Foods is the originator of South Korea's first-ever instant ramen, launched in 1963, delivering much-needed sustenance in a convenient and affordable package. Over six decades, Samyang ...