Established in 1967, Gang Dong O Cake is a bakery of long history and tradition.
For several decades, we have developed a diverse range of enjoyable offerings to satisfy every taste, and pursued R&D of modern technologies based on the traditional excellence.
Made by a Korean bakery master
Under the guidance of our CEO and his daughter, both of whom are officially qualified artisans with exceptional expertise, we create products that not only embody exquisite taste,
but also reflect the heartfelt warmth of Korean hospitality.
With a sense of pride, we adhere strictly to the quality standards, ensuring our competitiveness through exceptional taste.
Empowering Potential through Inclusion
Beyond product quality and taste, the key to our operation is the pursuit of inclusivity to employ people with disabilities and help them display their full potential.
Bridging Cultures Through Food
We believe all our partners around the world will come together and communicate with one another through food.
We invite you to join us on this journey to bridge the gap between the past and the future, inspired by the unique spirit of Gang Dong O Cake.
· CEO Gang Dong O obtained title as a Master Craftsman Confectionery Making
(Human Resources Development Service of Korea)
2005
· Established production plant
(Gang Dong O Cake Co., Ltd.)
2010
· Won BUY Jeonju certification
(Product: Choco Pie)
2011
· Obtained HALAL certification (Korea Muslim Federation) and FDA certification
2012
· Developed natural sourdough starter
2013
· Won certification for affiliated research institute
Won BUY Jeonbuk certification for excellent product (confectionery)
2015
· Won certification for Bread Made with Domestic Wheat and Rice (Korea Special Press Association)
· Won Grand Prize at the 2015 Premium Brand Awards
· Won Jeonbuk-do Governor’s Award as Excellent Product designated by IFFE
2016
· Extended production plant
· Won certification as company offering convenience facilities for people with disabilities
· Exported Choco Pie to the US
· Registered trademark “poongnyun” in China
2017
· Won HACCP certification for confectionery
· Exported product to China and Taiwan
· Won the International Taste & Quality Institute (itQi, Belgium) Award
2018
· HACCP for Choco-pie
· Won certificate of merit from the Republic of Korea National Assembly for “product development using domestic agricultural products”
· Won HACCP certification for Choco-pie
2019
· Won designation as Excellent Local Specialty by Jeonbuk-do for Choco Pie
· Won designation as Excellent Product certified by the Governor of Jeonbuk-do
2020
· Won Certification of organic food for confectionery
· Won certification as Korea’s first father-daughter master baker duo
2022
· Won HALAL certification (KHA : Korea Halal Association)
· CEO Gang Dong O named the first Baking Grandmaster of Jeonbuk-do (Baking Grandmaster certification)
2023
· Exported Choco Pie to the US for the second time
· Completed 100% natural sourdough starter (independently developed GDO Y45)
· Developed vegan Choco Pie
Our champions
_Crafted by Diversity
NameKang Dong Oh
Title/RoleCEO, Baking Grandmaster
Motto
Persistent and pride for good ingredients, upright morals and honest products Pursuing fair and honest competition
Biography
2022
Named the first Baking Grandmaster of Jeollabuk-do
2019
Won title as Excellent Craftsman
2018
Won Speaker of the National Assembly Award (for service and contribution)
2002
Named Master Craftsman Confectionery Making
Our champions
_Crafted by Diversity
NameKang Ha Na
Title/RoleTeam leader, Master Craftsman Confectionery Making
Motto Striving for continuous development with pride as Master Craftsman Confectionery Making.
Biography
2023
Judge for pastry category of the Korea Master Baker Cup Bakery and Pastry Skills Competition
2022
Won Silver Prize at the Korea Master Baker Team Championship
2020
Named Master Craftsman Confectionery Making
2019
Won certification as Cake Master Grade 2
Our champions
_Crafted by Diversity
NameShin Hong Seop
Title/RoleSenior Manager, Hearing Impaired, Baker
Motto Exerting the best to set an example to people with disabilities
Biography
2018
Won the Presidential Medal of Honor
2016
Won Gold Prize in bakery and pastry category at the Jeonbuk Skills Competition of Persons with Disabilities
