Who is Mr. Kwang Beom Lee?

Meet Mr. Kwang Beom Lee, founder of Taeseong Foods. For over 35 years, he and his wife have dedicated themselves to growing premium Korean sesame seeds, perilla seeds, and red chili peppers. 

From cultivation to harvest and traditional slow pressing, every step is carefully managed to preserve the seeds' rich aroma, deep flavor, and natural nutritional value.

Lee Kwang Beom — Traditional Korean Oils

Taeseong Foods grows its own sesame seeds in Geosan County (North Chungcheong Province)

The seeds are carefully harvested, washed, toasted and pressed into oil

100% Korea-Grown

Korean Sesame Oil

Made with 100% Korean-grown sesame seeds, sourced exclusively from farmers in Goesan County, Chungcheongbuk-do

Slow-Roasted at Under 170°C (338°F) — Preserving Natural Nutrients

Pressed fresh in small batches - each batch is pressed in small amounts

Why Taeseong Foods Sesame Oil Is Different

We use 100% Korean-grown sesame seeds, sourced exclusively from farmers in Goesan County, Chungcheongbuk-do. We believe in complete transparency, so you always know exactly where your ingredients come from.

Slow-Roasted at Less Than 170°C (338°F)

Many sesame oils are traditionally roasted at temperatures around 270°C (518°F) before pressing.

At Taeseong Foods, we take a gentler approach. The sesame seeds are slow-roasted below 170°C (338°F) to better preserve their natural nutrients while developing a rich, balanced aroma.

Before roasting, the seeds are thoroughly washed to remove impurities. This careful process also helps minimize the formation of unwanted compounds that can develop during high-temperature roasting. Only after this meticulous preparation are the seeds traditionally pressed to extract their oil.

Pressed Fresh in Small Batches

Taeseong Foods is not a mass-production factory.

Rather than producing and storing large quantities, each batch is pressed in small amounts after an order is placed whenever possible. This commitment ensures you receive sesame oil at its freshest—with the rich aroma, clean flavor, and exceptional quality that define authentic Korean sesame oil.

Grown Pesticide-Free

Taeseong Foods produces its sesame oil using pesticide-free Korean sesame seeds grown under environmentally friendly farming practices.

To ensure complete peace of mind, the company oversees every step of production—from cultivation and harvesting to pressing and bottling—maintaining strict quality standards throughout the entire process.

Premium Quality from Sustainable Farming

Every stage of production is meticulously managed to produce the highest-quality sesame oil.

After harvest, the sesame seeds are thoroughly cleaned to remove dust, stones, and other impurities before roasting. The seeds are then carefully roasted and traditionally pressed to extract their naturally aromatic oil.

Once pressed, the oil is filtered one final time to remove any remaining sediment, resulting in a cleaner, smoother finish with exceptional clarity and flavor.