ABOUT US
About Us
ABOUT US
SUNGBOO TRADING CO., LTD
Founded in 1984, Sungboo Trading has grown through manufacturing and export.
With joint-venture experience in Poland, China and Vietnam and a global network, we now open new markets through resource trading — including rare earths and non-ferrous metals — and global sourcing.
2 Chronicles 31:20–21
20And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.
21And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.
- 40+ YEARS Know-how since 1984
- GLOBAL Network in 8 countries
- TRUST Long-term partnership
- CHALLENGE New ventures
OUR HISTORY
40 years of history and new challenges
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1984
Sungboo Trading Co., Ltd. founded
Apparel and accessories manufactured and exported for global brands: GAP, H&M, RIPCURL, SWANY and more
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1986
$1 Million Export Tower Award and Minister of Commerce and Industry Award, 23rd Export Day
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1987
$2 Million Export Tower Award, 24th Trade Day
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1990
$5 Million Export Tower Award and Prime Minister's Award, 27th Trade Day
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1992
Joint venture SUNGBOO Sp. z o.o. established in Poland
Joint investments with third countries such as Poland and Ukraine, targeting the European and Russian markets
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1994
Mungyeong factory established
Expanded mass-production capacity to meet growing global demand
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2002
$10 Million Export Tower Award, 39th Trade Day
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2005
Joint factory with JIFA Group in Qingdao, China
Strategic partnership and joint factory with JIFA Group, one of China's largest apparel manufacturers
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2013
Cosmetics company SBL Inc. founded
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2014
Company's 30th anniversary
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2017
Art of Beauty Co., Ltd joint venture founded in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Exporting 'Torreya' skin care cosmetics to the USA, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and more
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2020
Expanded into resource trading and trade offers
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2022
Exclusive Korean distributor contract for rare earths and non-ferrous metals with TECHNOMETAL GROUP (Russia)
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TODAY
Sungboo Trading today
From the Sungboo Building in Seoul, we connect new opportunities built on over 40 years of trust
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What kind of company is Sungboo Trading?
Sungboo Trading is a Korean trading company founded in 1984. It started with apparel and glove manufacturing and export, and now focuses on natural resources such as rare earths and non-ferrous metals, as well as global sourcing and offers.
What are your main business areas?
Mining and energy resources (rare earths, non-ferrous metals, chemicals), agricultural and food resources (feed, corn, wheat, soybeans, seafood), and manufacturing and export (apparel, gloves, masks, functional cosmetics, pharmaceuticals).
Which countries do you work with?
From our headquarters in Korea, we have a global network in Russia, the USA, Japan, China, Poland, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Can I source Russian rare earths and non-ferrous metals in Korea?
Yes. In 2022 Sungboo Trading became the exclusive Korean distributor of rare earths and non-ferrous metals for TECHNOMETAL GROUP (Russia). Contact us with the items and quantities you need.
How can I contact you about a business inquiry?
Please call or email us using the contact details below. We can assist you in Korean, English and Russian.
