Agricultural Corporation Co., Ltd. Ishibo is a 4th-generation traditional brewery located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Utilizing Jeju's local specialty products, they manufacture various alcoholic beverages such as makgeolli, yakju, and distilled spirits. Their signature products include 'Ishibo Makgeolli Original' and 'Jungle in Jeju'.

"Ishibo Brewery, named after the optimal temperature for liquor to mature (25 degrees Celsius), manufactures traditional liquor by maximizing the use of Jeju's natural environment. They brew liquor using methods passed down from their great-grandmother, restoring and reinterpreting disappearing Jeju liquors. They are gaining attention as a youth brewery that preserves the value of Jeju liquor and utilizes local agricultural products."

Business Areas

• Jeju Local Specialty Liquor Manufacturing: At the brewery located in Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Island, they produce various traditional liquors such as takju, yakju, and distilled spirits. Fresh local agricultural products like Jeju glutinous rice and sand rice are used as the main ingredients.
• Traditional Liquor Culture Experience Program Operation: They operate a program where participants can learn about Jeju's local stories, go trekking on Noknam-bong, and then experience making sparkling makgeolli at Ishibo Brewery, promoting Jeju's liquor culture.
• Restoration and Modern Reinterpretation of Traditional Liquor: They find and restore disappearing Jeju liquors, reinterpreting them in a modern way to offer new tastes and experiences to consumers, and are recognized for the value of Jeju liquor.

Products

• Ishibo Makgeolli Original: A pure grain liquor made only with rice, nuruk, and water. Made with more than half of the Jeju sand rice polished away, it features a clean taste and a unique grape aroma. It won an award in the Takju Raw Makgeolli category at the 2025 Liquor Awards.
• Jungle in Jeju: A product that captures Jeju's bright and positive energy, made with Jeju sand rice and kumquats. It has the citrusy flavor of kumquats and the fun texture of the pulp, and is light and sweet, making it enjoyable for everyone.
• Yeonha Makgeolli: Introduced by CEO Bu Gyeong-cheol as a makgeolli resembling the evening glow, made with prickly pear.

Special Notes

• 4th Generation Tradition and Craftsmanship: A 4th-generation brewery that inherits the liquor-making methods passed down from the great-grandmother, restoring and reinterpreting Jeju's liquor culture.
• Utilization of Jeju Local Agricultural Products and Regional Cooperation: They develop products that capture Jeju's characteristics using local agricultural products such as Jeju glutinous rice, sand rice, and kumquats as main ingredients, and value interaction with the local community.
• Product Competitiveness and Awards: The product 'Ishibo Makgeolli Original' has been recognized for its excellence, winning an award in the Takju Raw Makgeolli category at the 2025 Liquor Awards.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Agricultural Corporation Co., Ltd. Ishibo is a small-scale youth brewery that manufactures traditional liquors from the Jeju region. Working here would provide an opportunity to participate in the traditional liquor manufacturing process using Jeju's unique ingredients, and to deeply understand Korea's traditional food culture and brewing techniques. You could primarily engage in tasks related to production, quality control, or experience program operation. Due to the nature of a small-scale company, there are advantages to gaining experience in various tasks and growing. If you have an interest and passion for Jeju's culture and traditional liquors, you will find it rewarding. JOBPLOY