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Kang Seok-hwan

Senior VP | Samyang Foods

Kang Seok-hwan began his career as a Mobile App Product Manager at SK Telecom. He later served as CMO at 8Percent, led mobile marketing for Lineage M at NCSoft, and oversaw both marketing and business operations at Yanolja.

Today, he leads the global digital strategy for Samyang Foods—home of the fiery “Buldak” brand, often called the “red semiconductor” of K-Food. He is driving the company’s bold transformation into a data- and AI-powered global FMCG player.

Sustaining Growth in the Age of AI: The Samyang Buldak Challenge

This session explores the success formula behind global FMCG growth—and how AI is transforming that very paradigm.

Key topics include:

  • The U.S. FMCG industry and the rise of fan-driven brands
  • The limits of DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) and unique FMCG characteristics
  • How FMCG brands scale over time
  • The global journey of Korean brands—spotlight on Buldak
  • How AI is reshaping FMCG brand growth