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Heritage & Leadership

Zennihon Liquor: Leading the Tradition of Japanese Liquor


Zennihon Liquor is a pioneer that opened the market by introducing Japanese liquor to Korea for the first time in 1994. Rebranded from Korea Gekkeikan, we now collaborate with Japan's leading breweries, including Gekkeikan, Hakushika, and Hakkaisan, establishing ourselves as Korea's largest importer specializing in Japanese liquor.




Global Network

Diversifying Business through a Global Network


Beyond Japanese sake, we have expanded our portfolio by importing wines from around the world—including France, Italy, and Spain—as well as Chinese spirits like Asagan-yeol. Furthermore, through our affiliate, LISCO INC, we import and distribute a diverse range of food products, such as confectionery, beverages, and pasta from Europe and Asia, solidifying our position as a comprehensive food importer.




Value & Culture

Leading Healthy Food Culture with Premium Quality


We strive to be a company trusted by customers through top-quality products and reasonable prices. We are realizing our vision as a comprehensive food and liquor importing enterprise by growing alongside our global partners and spreading a healthy and affluent food culture across Korea.







Organization
Efficient organization, professional service:
The competitive edge of Zennihon Liquor.





Working Process
Sake Sales Process:
Product Quality to Customer Trust, Built on a Systematic Approach.







Global Partnership
Zennihon Liquor collaborates with global partners.




Domestic Partnership
Zennihon Liquor collaborates with major domestic partners.

Our History
Timeline

1994
Founded Kirim Juban Co., Ltd. / Acquired Korea’s first license for Japanese liquor distribution
1995
Launched domestic sales of products from Gekkeikan, Japan’s largest sake producer
1996
Established Korea Gekkeikan Co., Ltd., a Korea-Japan joint venture sales corporation
2004
Relocated and expanded Seoul headquarters and logistics center (Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu)
2005
Signed an exclusive agency agreement with Nihon Shurui Hanbai, Japan’s largest liquor distributor
2006
Awarded the Herald Business Marketing Leader Award
2007
Formed a partnership with Hermes Logistics, a company specializing in liquor distribution
2008
Changed company name from Korea Gekkeikan Co., Ltd. to Zennihon Liquor Co., Ltd.
2009
Achieved 10 billion KRW in annual revenue
2011
Established an integrated logistics center in Gyomun-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
2012
Relocated headquarters to Gyomun-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
2013
Newly introduced Hakkaisan (Niigata) and Hakushika (Hyogo) brands
2014
Achieved 15 billion KRW in annual revenue / Exclusive import of SPY cocktails
2017
Signed an agency agreement with Yantai Guniang (China) / Newly introduced Asagan-yeol
2019
Began importing overseas wine brands / Remodeled headquarters building
2020
Launched imports of wine (5 countries, 30 SKUs) and Thai food and beverage products
2021
Renewed logistics service contract with Han Express
2022
Designated as a company subject to external audit (DART)
2023
Achieved 22 billion KRW in annual revenue (as of settlement)
2024
Opened Jamsil office in Seoul (Exceeded 26 billion KRW in annual revenue)
2025
Constructed the second headquarters building (1st floor: Warehouse, 2nd-3rd floors: Office)
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