The 33-Year Journey of Hansot
| 2026 | ||
| 03 Launch of 2 Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken Rice dishes 6th consecutive win of Digitl Chosun Ilbo 'Social Contribution Award' | ||
| 02 Launch of 2 Chicken Nanban Rice Bowls 11th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' | ||
| 01 Grand Prize at the 2nd Korea Social Value Awards, ESG Management Category ISO 37001 · ISO 37301 Post-Audit Approval | ||
| 2025 | ||
| 12 Launch of Jambalaya Chicken Rice Bowl Launch of Hamburg Neapolitan Pasta Launch of Hanwoo Potato Croquette Ranked #1 in SDG Business Index (SDGBI) for 3rd consecutive year ESG Innovation Award | ||
| 11 Launch of 4 Kimchi Rice Bowl series Re-launch of Kimchi, Cheese & Sweet Sour Pork Re-launch of Pork Bulgogi Bowl and Kimchi Fried Rice & Pork Bulgogi 12th consecutive win of MK '2025 Star Brand of the Year Award' | ||
| 10 Launch of 4 Katsu series Launch of 2 Double Lunchbox series 5th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2025 #1 Customer Trust Premium Brand Award' | ||
| 09 Launch of 4 Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl) series Launch of Mala K-Sweet & Spicy Chicken 3rd consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2025 National Contribution Award, Fair Trade Commission Chairman's Prize' | ||
| 07 Launch of Pork Bulgogi Bowl & Set Meal series Launch of Jumbo Spicy Pork Dumplings / Launch of 12 Grain Rice 8th consecutive win of Digitl Chosun Ilbo '2025 Consumer-Chosen Quality Satisfaction Award' 14th consecutive selection in MK '2025 Top 100 Franchise' | ||
| 06 Launch of Chicken Breast series Launch of Whole Shrimp Rings | ||
| 05 Launch of 2 Meatball Rice Bowls Launch of 2 Yeolmu Veggie Bibimbap / Launch of Creamy K-Sweet & Spicy Chicken 11th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Customer Love Brand Award' 14th consecutive win of Chosun Biz 'Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' MOU signed with Gangnam-gu for ESG practices | ||
| 04 Launch of Spicy Pork & Veggie Bibimbap (Gochujang) 8th consecutive win of Korea Consumer Association 'Korea's Most Prestigious Brand Award' | ||
| 03 Launch of 3 Makne Doryeonim series 6th consecutive selection as 'Global Sustainable Brand 40' by UN SDGs Association #1 in Lunchbox Category at Korea Marketing Association '2025 HITI Digital Customer Satisfaction Index' 5th consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo 'Social Contribution Award (ESG)' 10th consecutive win of Korea Economy '2025 Korea Premium Brand Award' | ||
| 02 Launch of Loaded Spicy Pork Bowl Obtained integrated certification for ISO 37001 & 37301 Anti-Bribery & Compliance Management Systems Ranked as #1 Group in UN SDGBI for 2nd consecutive year 10th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' | ||
| 2024 | ||
| 12 Launch of Demi Meatball Rice Bowl Launch of Hamburg Neapolitan Pasta & Beef Bulgogi Cheongyang Cream Pasta Chairman's Award at Korea Chamber of Commerce '31st Business Innovation Award' | ||
| 11 Launch of 2 Omogari Kimchi Spicy Pork Rice Bowls 11th consecutive win of MK '2024 Star Brand of the Year Award' | ||
| 10 Launch of 2 Hanwoo Hamburg Steak dishes Launch of Jeju Green Tea Honey Pancake | ||
| 09 Launch of 2 Fire Chicken Mayo dishes Launch of Cheongyang Tornado Sausage 2nd consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2024 National Contribution Award, Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy Prize' 4th consecutive selection of JoongAng Ilbo '2024 #1 Customer Trust Premium Brand Award' | ||
| 07 Launch of Lotus Leaf Roasted Duck Launch of Yeolmu Veggie Bibimbap & Bibim Noodles 7th consecutive win of Digitl Chosun Ilbo '2024 Consumer-Chosen Quality Satisfaction Award' 13th consecutive selection in MK '2024 Top 100 Franchise' | ||
| 06 Launch of Mala Chicken Bowl & Stir-fried Noodles Launch of Mixed Fry / Re-launch of Kimchi, Cheese & Sweet Sour Pork | ||
| 05 Launch of 2 Char-Grilled K-BBQ Chicken dishes Launch of Char-Grilled K-BBQ Chicken Bowl 10th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2024 Customer Love Brand Award' 13th consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2024 Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' | ||
| 04 Launch of Special Hayashi Rice Launch of Grilled Galbi Patty Ⅱ 7th consecutive win of Korea Consumer Association 'Korea's Most Prestigious Brand Award' | ||
| 03 Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 800 franchise locations Launch of Beef Bone Broth Soup / Launch of Spicy Pork & Katsu Box 9th consecutive win of Korea Economy 'Premium Brand Award' 4th consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo 'Social Contribution Award (ESG-S)' | ||
| 02 Launch of Bone Broth Rice Cake & Dumpling Soup Re-launch of 2 Hanwoo Hamburg Steak dishes 9th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' | ||
| 2023 | ||
| 12 Launch of Spicy Beef Soup & Spicy Seafood Soup Launch of Hamburg Neapolitan Spaghetti | ||
| 11 Launch of Chicken Mayo Stir-fried Noodles / Launch of Plant-based Fried Rice First win of Korea Marketing Association '2023 Kotler Award', Marketing Excellence category 10th consecutive win of MK '2023 Star Brand of the Year Award' | ||
| 10 Re-launch of Yuringi (Crispy Chicken) Re-launch of Grilled Galbi Patty | ||
| 09 Launch of 2 Hanwoo Hamburg Steak dishes / Launch of 2 Shrimp & Chicken Mayo dishes Chosun Biz '2023 Love & Sharing Social Contribution Award', Deputy PM & Minister of Economy and Finance Prize | ||
| 07 Launch of Nutritious Duck Lunchbox Launch of 2 Yeolmu Veggie Bibimbap 12th consecutive selection in MK '2023 Top 100 Franchise' | ||
| 06 Launch of Minari (Korean Watercress) Squid Bowl / Launch of Whole Squid Fritter 6th consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo '2023 National Brand Award' 3rd consecutive selection of JoongAng Ilbo '2023 #1 Customer Trust Premium Brand Award' | ||
| 05 Launch of Grilled Galbi Patty Lunchbox 9th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Customer Love Brand Award' 12th consecutive win of Chosun Biz 'Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' | ||
| 04 Re-launch of 2 Avocado Mentaiko Bibimbap / Launch of Katsu-Katsu Lunchbox 8th consecutive win of Korea Economy 'Korea Premium Brand Award' 6th consecutive win of Korea Consumer Association 'Korea's Most Prestigious Brand Award' First win of Korea Marketing Association 'Korea Marketing Award, Service Innovation Category' | ||
| 03 Launch of Shrimp Mayo Bowl Launch of 2 Hash Potato Sticks seasoning flavors 3rd consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo 'Social Contribution Award (ESG)' | ||
| 02 Launch of Alchan Snacks (Brown Rice K-Sweet & Spicy Chicken, Hash Potato Sticks) Launch of Char-Grilled Tofu with Soybean Paste Launch of 2 Quick Soups (Bone Broth Egg Soup, Spicy Bone Broth Egg Soup) | ||
| 01 8th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' | ||
| 2022 | ||
| 12 Launch of 3 Bone Broth Napa Cabbage Gomtang Set Meals Launch of Altong Pack (Whole Chicken Drumstick Pack) | ||
| 11 Launch of Japchae Fried Rice 9th consecutive win of MK '2022 Consumer Choice Star Brand Award' | ||
| 10 Launch of Double Hamburg Steak / Launch of Premium Chicken Drumstick Box First win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Korea's Most Trusted Innovation Award', ESG Management category | ||
| 09 Launch of Avocado Mentaiko Bibimbap Re-launch of K-BBQ Chicken Bowl with Cheese / Launch of Demi Hamburg Bulgogi | ||
| 08 2nd consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2022 #1 Customer Trust Premium Brand Award' | ||
| 07 Launch of Oven-Roasted Duck Lunchbox 11th consecutive selection in MK '2022 Top 100 Franchise' | ||
| 06 Launch of K-BBQ Chicken Bowl with Cheese 5th consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo '2022 National Brand Award' | ||
| 05 Launch of 1993 King Katsu 8th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Customer Love Brand Award' | ||
| 04 Launch of Nasi Goreng Combo 11th consecutive win of Chosun Biz 'Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' 5th consecutive win of 'Korea's Most Prestigious Brand Award' | ||
| 03 Launch of 'Bite-sized Braised Pork Trotters Box' and 'Spicy Braised Pork Trotters Box' 7th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' 7th consecutive win of Korea Economy '2022 Korea Premium Brand Award' 2nd consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo 'Social Contribution Award (ESG)' | ||
| 02 Launch of 'Yuringi (Crispy Chicken) Lunchbox' and 'Yuringi Crunchy Fried Chicken' | ||
| 2021 | ||
| 12 Launch of Kimchi Korean Army Stew and 4 Kimchi Korean Army Stew Set Meals 8th consecutive win of MK '2021 Consumer Choice Star Brand Award' | ||
| 11 Launch of 3 Amazing Tofu series Launch of Hansot's 2nd dessert 'Real Tiramisu Mochi' Listed in the UN Food Systems Summit 'SME Action Pledge' | ||
| 10 Launch of New Demi Hamburg Pasta and Demi Hamburg & Katsu Lunchbox | ||
| 09 Launch of Kimchi · Tteokbokki · Hotdog Set | ||
| 08 Launch of Crunchy Fried Chicken First win of '2021 #1 Customer Trust Premium Brand Award' | ||
| 07 10th consecutive selection in MK '2021 Top 100 Franchise' Launch of 3 Mix-it-up Mayo Kimbap Launch of Broth Tteokbokki & Tornado Sausage Set | ||
| 06 4th consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo '2021 National Brand Award' Launch of Tomato Meat Pasta, Triple Cheese Pasta, and Tornado Sausage Pasta First and only Korean company selected in UN Food Systems Summit 'World's Top 150 Food SMEs' | ||
| 05 7th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2021 Customer Love Brand Award' 10th consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2021 Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' Launch of Chicken Steak Bowl and Chicken Steak Special / Launch of Gourmet Cream Croquette | ||
| 04 Launch of Katsu, Chicken & Spam Kimchi Stew Set Meal Launch of Chicken Mayo Bowl and Big Chicken Mayo Bowl Kimchi Stew Set Meals Win of Chosun Ilbo 'Social Contribution Award (ESG)' | ||
| 03 6th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' 4th consecutive win of Korea Consumer Association '2021 Korea's Most Prestigious Brand Award' 6th consecutive win of Korea Economy '2021 Korea Premium Brand Award' Launch of Real Honey Mini Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancake) | ||
| 02 Launch of Sriracha Mayo series and Peru Blue Zone Sweet Americano | ||
| 2020 | ||
| 12 7th consecutive win of MK 'Consumer Choice Star Brand Award' Launch of Spam Lover's Pack and Solo Beer Lover's Pack | ||
| 11 Launch of Pork Bone Soup | ||
| 10 Launch of Chicken Steak Bowl and Iced Apple Mango | ||
| 09 Launch of Whole Cheese Katsu Lunchbox | ||
| 08 2nd consecutive selection as 'Global Sustainable Brand' by UN SDGs Association | ||
| 07 9th consecutive selection in MK '2020 Top 100 Franchise' 3rd consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo '2020 National Brand Award' Launch of Spam Mayo Bowl series and Jjimdak (Braised Chicken) Lunchbox | ||
| 06 3rd consecutive win of Korea Consumer Association '2020 Korea's Most Prestigious Brand Award' First win of Seoul Economy '2020 Korea Startup Award' Launch of Char-Grilled Pork Belly Set Meal series and Boneless Chicken series | ||
| 05 6th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2020 Customer Love Brand Award' 3rd consecutive win of Dong-a Ilbo '2020 Trustworthy Good Brand Award' Launch of Gochujang Char-Grilled Pork Belly Bowl | ||
| 04 Launch of Combination Set Meal, Mackerel Bulgogi Set Meal, and Spicy Pork Kimchi Stew Set Meal | ||
| 03 5th consecutive win of Korea Economy '2020 Korea Premium Brand Award' 9th consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2020 Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' Launch of Fire Chicken Mayo series | ||
| 02 Launch of Pizza Chicken Mayo Bowl and Pizza Bulgogi Mayo Bowl | ||
| 01 5th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo 'Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' | ||
| 2019 | ||
| 12 6th consecutive win of MK '2019 Consumer Choice Star Brand Award' Launch of Broth Tteokbokki, Mini Mochi Hotdog, Crispy Pan-fried Dumplings, and Spicy Fishcake | ||
| 11 Launch of Chinese-style Black Bean Fried Rice | ||
| 10 Launch of Char-Grilled Pork Bowl | ||
| 09 Launch of Chicken Steak Bowl / Launch of Galbi K-Sweet & Spicy Chicken and Sweet & Sour K-Sweet & Spicy Chicken | ||
| 08 Mega size added to the Hansot Mayo Bowl series | ||
| 07 Designated as 'Global Sustainable Brand 100' by the UN-supported SDGs Association | ||
| 06 First win of Korea Ilbo '2019 Korea Innovation Company Award' 2nd consecutive win of Chosun Ilbo '2019 National Brand Award' Launch of Mala Chicken Mayo Bowl and Half Chicken Soup Set Meal | ||
| 05 2nd consecutive win of Dong-a Ilbo '2019 Trustworthy Good Brand Award' 5th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2019 Customer Love Brand Award' 2nd consecutive win of Korea Consumer Association '2019 Korea's Most Prestigious Brand Award' Launch of Spicy Octopus & Pork Belly Bibimbap | ||
| 04 Launch of Everyone's Satisfaction Lunchbox, Everyone's Happiness Lunchbox, and Honey Butter Chicken Mayo Bowl | ||
| 03 8th consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2019 Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' 4th consecutive win of Korea Economy '2019 Korea Premium Brand Award' 8th consecutive selection in MK '2019 Top 100 Franchise' Launch of Butter Soy Sauce Scrambled Egg Bowl and Galbi Chicken Mayo Bowl | ||
| 02 Launch of Original Sweet & Sour Pork Lunchbox and Sweet Chili Pork Box | ||
| 01 4th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2019 Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' | ||
| 2018 | ||
| 12 5th consecutive win of MK '2018 Consumer Choice Star Brand Award' Launch of 3 Pairing Box series | ||
| 11 First win of Chosun Biz '2018 Love & Sharing Social Contribution Award' Launch of 1st Signature Lunchbox | ||
| 10 4th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2018 Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' Launch of Sweet Pumpkin Soup and Tomato Veggie Soup | ||
| 09 Launch of Cube Steak Pilaf, Beef Bulgogi Curry, and Cheese Fire Chicken Bibimbap | ||
| 06 First win of Chosun Ilbo '2018 National Brand Award' Launch of Victory Box and Cheering Box snack series | ||
| 05 First win of Dong-a Ilbo '2018 Trustworthy Good Brand Award' 4th consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2018 Customer Love Brand Award' | ||
| 04 Launch of Beef Bulgogi Bowl | ||
| 03 3rd consecutive win of Korea Economy '2018 Korea Premium Brand Award' 7th consecutive selection in MK '2018 Top 100 Franchise' 7th consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2018 Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' Launch of Aged Kimchi Pancake, Gyoza Dumplings, and Cajun Fries snack series | ||
| 02 Launch of Iron Plate Fried Rice and Bulgogi Iron Plate Fried Rice | ||
| 01 3rd consecutive win of JoongAng Ilbo '2018 Consumer Choice Best Brand Award' | ||
| 2017 | ||
| 12 Launch of Premium Stew series (Spicy Beef Stew, Aged Kimchi Stew) | ||
| 11 Launch of Sweet Pumpkin Soup, King Chicken Mayo Bowl (XL), and King Katsu Curry Bowl | ||
| 09 Launch of Wasabi Mayo series | ||
| 07 Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 700 franchise locations Launch of Fire Chicken Bibimbap | ||
| 06 Launch of Gan Pung Style Lunchbox | ||
| 04 Launch of Gangan Lunchbox | ||
| 03 6th consecutive selection in MK '2017 Top 100 Franchise' 6th consecutive win of Chosun Biz '2017 Korea's Most Loved Brand Award' | ||
| 2016 | ||
| 11 Launch of Vegetable Kakiage Rice Bowl | ||
| 09 Launch of Demi-Glace Hamburg Steak | ||
| 05 Launch of Braised Mackerel Lunchbox Opening of Sinchon Yonsei-ro flagship store | ||
| 02 Launch of Nasi Goreng | ||
| 2015 | ||
| 07 Launch of Jumbo Shrimp Premium Lunchbox | ||
| 06 Launch of Chicken & Spicy Pork Lunchbox and Chicken Bulgogi Lunchbox | ||
| 04 Launch of Bulgogi Bibimbap and Spicy Pork Doenjang Bibimbap | ||
| 2014 | ||
| 11 Launch of Bulgogi Kimchi Fried Rice, Happy Box, Tuna Veggie Gochujang, and Katsu Chicken Bulgogi Lunchbox | ||
| 09 Chicken Mayo Bowl sales surpass 125 million units | ||
| 07 Launch of Bibigo Salad Udon and Shake Chicken Salad | ||
| 06 Launch of Value Side Dish | ||
| 05 Launch of Robocar Poli Lunchbox | ||
| 04 Launch of Namul (Korean Seasoned Vegetables) Rice | ||
| 03 Launch of Beef & Octopus Bibimbap | ||
| 2013 | ||
| 09 Launch of K-Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken | ||
| 08 Introduction of ingredient real-name traceability system | ||
| 06 Launch of Yeolmu (Young Radish) Doenjang Bibimbap | ||
| 04 Launch of Salad Mayo Bowl / Shake Salad | ||
| 03 Launch of Katsu Chicken Mayo Bowl | ||
| 02 Launch of Pororo Lunchbox Opening of Busan Station flagship store | ||
| 2012 | ||
| 11 Entry into the coffee business with Chancha Mayo | ||
| 10 Opening of Gangnam Station flagship store | ||
| 01 Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 600 franchise locations | ||
| 2011 | ||
| 03 Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 500 franchise locations | ||
| 2009 | ||
| 06 New Model store renovation | ||
| 2008 | ||
| 10 Introduction of Hansot's new Brand Identity & Corporate Identity | ||
| 09 Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 400 franchise locations | ||
| 2005 | ||
| 08 Launch of Sea Bream Belly Rice Bowl and Short Rib Lunchbox | ||
| 05 Launch of Gochujang Japchae Rice Bowl | ||
| 2004 | ||
| 03 Launch of Seafood Mayo Bowl | ||
| 2003 | ||
| 10 Launch of Kakiage Rice Bowl | ||
| 09 Launch of Chicken Mayo Bowl (original) | ||
| 03 Launch of Kids Lunchbox series Corporate registration changed to Hansot Co., Ltd. | ||
| 02 Launch of Huiguorou (Twice-Cooked Pork) Lunchbox | ||
| 2002 | ||
| 01 Opening of Hansot Lunchbox Training Center | ||
| 2001 | ||
| 10 Launch of Mapo Tofu Rice | ||
| 03 Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 300 franchise locations | ||
| 1999 | ||
| 05 Launch of Spicy Pork Kimchi Stir-fry and Spicy Pork Kimchi Stir-fry Special Lunchbox | ||
| 03 Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 200 franchise locations | ||
| 02 Launch of Grilled Dried Pollack and Spaghetti Lunchbox | ||
| 1998 | ||
| 07 Launch of 5th anniversary commemorative menu (Short Rib Lunchbox) | ||
| 03 Establishment of Honam (Jeolla) Regional Office | ||
| 02 Establishment of Daegu Regional Office | ||
| 1997 | ||
| 10 Launch of autumn new menu (Squid Rice Bowl, Grilled Eel Lunchbox) Hansot Lunchbox surpasses 100 franchise locations | ||
| 09 Birth of the Special Lunchbox | ||
| 01 Establishment of Busan Regional Office | ||
| 1995 | ||
| 11 Establishment of Daejeon (Central) Regional Office | ||
| 03 Launch of Sawi Rice Bowl | ||
| 1994 | ||
| 04 Launch of Kimchi Fried Rice, Chicken Katsu, Salmon Flounder, Katsu Combo Box, and Special Anju Lunchbox | ||
| 1993 | ||
| 12 Opening of Gyodae Back Gate flagship store | ||
| 11 Launch of Kimchi Stew Lunchbox |
1993
07 Hansot Co., Ltd. opens its 1st store
1993
07 Hansot Co., Ltd. opens its 1st store
