Korean fermentation under the Tunisian sun
Kong Sarang bridges ancient Korean culinary wisdom with the rich agricultural landscape of North Africa, crafting naturally halal-compliant ferments from our state-of-the-art facility in Tunis.
From Seoul to Carthage
Founded in Tunis, Kong Sarang was born from a vision to introduce authentic Korean flavors to the MENA region and Europe. We source our raw ingredients exclusively from local Mediterranean farms, ensuring every batch of Gochujang and Doenjang honors both traditional Korean standards and local halal compliance.
By utilizing modern, hygienic fermentation facilities instead of outdoor clay pots, we maintain absolute consistency and safety while preserving the slow, patient biological aging that makes traditional Korean food so deeply nourishing.
The Science of Patience
Local Sourcing
Hygienic Fermentation
Patient Aging
We select premium soybeans and sun-ripened chili peppers grown locally in pure, pesticide-free Mediterranean soil.
Our ingredients undergo natural fermentation inside our state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility in Tunis, ensuring sterile safety.
Time is our primary ingredient. We monitor temperature and humidity to allow rich, complex umami flavors to develop naturally.
Meet Our Team
Our diverse team of Korean fermentation masters and local agricultural scientists ensures every batch meets the highest standards of authenticity and halal compliance.
Yong-Sik Kim
Dr. Amira Selmi
Yassine Mansour
With over thirty years of traditional brewing experience in Korea, Yong-Sik oversees our biological aging processes in Tunis.
Dr. Selmi ensures all locally harvested ingredients meet our strict quality standards and natural halal compliance protocols for export.
Yassine manages our commercial partnerships and coordinates distribution networks across the Middle East, North Africa, and European culinary markets.
Reach Yong-Sik directly at y.kim@kongsarang.com or contact our main office for technical inquiries regarding our aging processes.
Reach Dr. Selmi directly at a.selmi@kongsarang.com for detailed quality assurance documentation and ingredient certification requests.
Reach Yassine directly at y.mansour@kongsarang.com for B2B distribution agreements and sample request coordinates across Europe.