Yurim Mushroom is an agricultural company specializing in the cultivation of king oyster mushrooms and oyster mushrooms, located in Asan, Chungnam. CEO Lee Jin-sung is a mushroom expert with a Ph.D. in microbiology, and since its establishment in 2013, the company has focused on producing high-quality mushrooms and researching and developing native mushrooms.

"Yurim signifies the abundance of nature, and we are always striving to produce mushrooms that capture the essence of nature in their purest form. Using clean natural bedrock water, we cultivate king oyster mushrooms and oyster mushrooms with a chewy yet tender texture, supplying them to high-end franchise restaurants. Yurim Mushrooms was established in 2013, and in 2015, we constructed a new substrate farm to engage in both the production and distribution of bottle substrates. We secure spawn for bottle cultivation not only for king oyster mushrooms but also for oyster mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and cordyceps, while simultaneously conducting research and development to promote the utilization of Korea's native mushroom resources."

Business sectors

• Mushroom Cultivation and Production: We focus on cultivating King Oyster mushrooms and Awi mushrooms, while also producing a variety of mushroom spawn for bottle cultivation, including Pleurotus ostreatus, Shiitake mushrooms, and Cordyceps. We produce high-quality mushrooms using clean, natural bedrock water.
• Mushroom Substrate Production and Distribution: Through a substrate farm newly established in 2015, we operate a business that directly produces bottled substrate necessary for mushroom cultivation and distributes it to external farms. This provides a stable foundation for mushroom production.
• Native Mushroom Research and Development: We are conducting research and development activities aimed at the commercialization of Korea's native mushrooms. Based on the expertise of CEO Dr. Jin-seong Lee, we are contributing to the development of new varieties and the diversification of the mushroom market.

Products

• King Oyster Mushroom: A representative cultivated mushroom characterized by its chewy and soft texture. We produce not only regular king oyster mushrooms but also baby king oyster mushrooms, supplying them in various forms.
• Awi Mushroom: Along with King Oyster Mushroom, it is one of the main mushroom products produced by Yurim Mushroom. Its quality is recognized to the extent that it is supplied to high-end franchise restaurants.

Special Features

• Expertise of the Mushroom Expert Representative: Representative Lee Jin-sung is a mushroom expert who earned Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees in Microbiology from Seoul National University and served as a research official at the Korea Polar Research Institute and the National Institute of Biological Resources under the Ministry of Environment. His expertise forms the foundation for high-quality mushroom production and research and development.
• High-quality mushroom production system: We are equipped with cultivation facilities that use natural bedrock water and maintain the optimal temperature (13–16 degrees) for mushroom growth. Through this, we produce high-quality king oyster mushrooms and oyster mushrooms with a chewy and tender texture.
• R&D Capabilities: We operate a mushroom spore research laboratory and are dedicated to research and development for the commercialization of Korea's native mushrooms. We aim to bring a breath of fresh air to the mushroom market by securing a diverse range of spawn for bottle cultivation and developing new varieties.

💡 A word from Jobploy
Yurim Mushroom is an agricultural company specializing in the cultivation of King Oyster Mushrooms and Awi mushrooms, and you will primarily be responsible for tasks related to mushroom cultivation and production. Mushroom cultivation requires careful environmental management, such as temperature and humidity control, and may involve physical labor like harvesting and sorting. As the company is also committed to research and development, a strong understanding of mushrooms and a meticulous attention to detail will be beneficial for the job.