Chiaksan Charcoal is a company located in Wonju, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, manufacturing charcoal using traditional methods with pristine raw wood from Chiaksan Mountain. Additionally, it operates a charcoal kiln jjimjilbang (Korean sauna) and a charcoal grill restaurant, offering visitors healing and gourmet experiences. It is currently a small business operated by 4 people.

"Chiaksan Charcoal Kiln has been making charcoal using pristine raw wood grown in the deep forests of Chiaksan Mountain, following traditional kiln methods. We use only materials permitted by nature and diligently and honestly oversee every process from initial firing to white carbonization, drying, and selection. Our charcoal boasts stable firepower and long burning time, and undergoes thorough quality checks to ensure customers can use it with confidence."

Business Areas

• Charcoal Manufacturing and Sales: We directly roast oak wood from Gangwon Province using traditional methods at high temperatures exceeding 1200 degrees Celsius to produce eco-friendly white charcoal. The produced charcoal is supplied to various places such as homes, restaurants, and camping companies, and is also sold for air purification and humidification.
• Charcoal Kiln Jjimjilbang Operation: Utilizing a total of 13 traditional kilns, we provide jjimjil (sauna) spaces of various temperatures, including 'Kkot-tang' (flower bath), 'Eoje-kkot-tang' (yesterday's flower bath), 'Jung-tang' (medium bath), and 'Ha-tang' (lower bath). This is a traditional jjimjil method where the deep heat from the charcoal and the far-infrared rays from the loess kiln deliver heat deep into the body.
• Charcoal Grill Restaurant Operation: The restaurant, operated alongside the jjimjilbang, offers fresh meat menus such as domestic fresh pork belly and fresh pork neck, grilled over charcoal. Enjoying charcoal-grilled meat after a jjimjil session provides visitors with a special gourmet experience.

Products

• Chiaksan White Charcoal: This is high-quality white charcoal made from oak trees in Chiaksan Mountain, Gangwon Province, roasted using traditional methods. It features stable firepower and long burning time, and is used for various purposes such as charcoal grilling and air purification.
• Charcoal Kiln Jjimjil Service: This is a jjimjil (sauna) service utilizing the hot heat of traditional charcoal kilns and far-infrared rays from loess. You can relieve fatigue and promote health in kilns of various temperatures, including 'Kkot-tang' (flower bath), 'Eoje-kkot-tang' (yesterday's flower bath), 'Jung-tang' (medium bath), and 'Ha-tang' (lower bath).
• Charcoal Grilled Meat (Pork Belly, Pork Neck): Our signature dishes are domestic fresh pork belly and fresh pork neck, grilled over charcoal we produce ourselves. The freshness of the meat combined with the aroma of charcoal boasts an excellent taste.

Special Notes

• Production of high-quality charcoal using traditional methods: We manufacture white charcoal using traditional methods with pristine oak wood from Chiaksan Mountain at high temperatures exceeding 1200 degrees Celsius. This ensures stable firepower and long burning time, providing reliable products to customers.
• Unique and healing charcoal kiln jjimjil experience: You can enjoy jjimjil (sauna) in traditional charcoal kilns of various temperatures, which helps deliver heat deep into the body and relieve fatigue. It is a local attraction where you can experience healing amidst the natural scenery of Chiaksan Mountain.
• Gourmet experience with charcoal: We operate a restaurant where you can grill and eat domestic pork belly and pork neck using high-quality charcoal we produce ourselves. Visitors are highly satisfied as they can enjoy delicious charcoal-grilled meat after their jjimjil session.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: We primarily recruit employees for charcoal and wood vinegar production, production line workers, and other simple manufacturing-related workers. Key tasks include charcoal production management and packaging, wood vinegar production management and packaging, and charcoal kiln and related facility management.
• Benefits: We provide welfare benefits such as dormitory accommodation, three meals a day, employee discounts, and holiday bonuses.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Chiaksan Charcoal is a place that manufactures charcoal using traditional methods and operates a charcoal kiln jjimjilbang and a restaurant. There are many roles primarily related to charcoal production and facility management, and physical labor may be required. Dormitory and meals are provided, which is an advantage for foreign workers in terms of living convenience. Understanding traditional industries and diligence are important, and as a small business, collaboration with colleagues is crucial.