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.

Sungboo Trading headquarters at dusk with its gold sign lit

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.

A church building and the surrounding street
Aerial view of the church and its neighborhood
  • 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

  1. 1984

    Sungboo Trading Co., Ltd. founded

    Apparel and accessories manufactured and exported for global brands: GAP, H&M, RIPCURL, SWANY and more

  2. 1986

    $1 Million Export Tower Award and Minister of Commerce and Industry Award, 23rd Export Day

    1986 $1 Million Export Tower Award and Minister of Commerce and Industry Award, 23rd Export Day
  3. 1987

    $2 Million Export Tower Award, 24th Trade Day

    1987 $2 Million Export Tower Award, 24th Trade Day
  4. 1990

    $5 Million Export Tower Award and Prime Minister's Award, 27th Trade Day

    1990 $5 Million Export Tower Award and Prime Minister's Award, 27th Trade Day
  5. 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

    1992 Joint venture SUNGBOO Sp. z o.o. established in Poland
    1992 Joint venture SUNGBOO Sp. z o.o. established in Poland
  6. 1994

    Mungyeong factory established

    Expanded mass-production capacity to meet growing global demand

    1994 Mungyeong factory established
    1994 Mungyeong factory established
  7. 2002

    $10 Million Export Tower Award, 39th Trade Day

    2002 $10 Million Export Tower Award, 39th Trade Day
  8. 2005

    Joint factory with JIFA Group in Qingdao, China

    Strategic partnership and joint factory with JIFA Group, one of China's largest apparel manufacturers

    2005 Joint factory with JIFA Group in Qingdao, China
    2005 Joint factory with JIFA Group in Qingdao, China
  9. 2013

    Cosmetics company SBL Inc. founded

  10. 2014

    Company's 30th anniversary

  11. 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

    2017 Art of Beauty Co., Ltd joint venture founded in Nha Trang, Vietnam
  12. 2020

    Expanded into resource trading and trade offers

  13. 2022

    Exclusive Korean distributor contract for rare earths and non-ferrous metals with TECHNOMETAL GROUP (Russia)

  14. 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.

We look forward to new opportunities and partnerships.

Sungboo Trading Co., Ltd. 3F Sungboo B/D, 176-1 Jinheung-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Korea Tel. +82-2-354-0717   Fax. +82-2-354-7233 jycha@sungboo.kr

1984 → Today → Next

Beyond 40 years of history, toward a greater future.