Orion Corporation (South Korean company) facts for kids
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Native name
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주식회사 오리온
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| Traded as | KRX: 271560 |
| Industry | Confectionery |
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South Korea
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Lee Seung-jeon (chairman) Hur Inn-chul (vice chairman and CEO) |
Orion Corporation is a big company from South Korea that makes yummy snacks and candies. It started way back in 1956. Its main office is in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. Orion is known for making many different treats. These include biscuits, cookies, crackers, pies, and even chewing gum.
Orion's most famous product is the Choco Pie. This is a popular snack that many people around the world enjoy. The company has factories in South Korea. It also has factories in other countries like China, Russia, Vietnam, India, and the United States.
The Famous Choco Pie
Orion first started selling its Choco Pie in 1974. This sweet treat quickly became very popular. By 2006, Choco Pie was so well-liked that it made up two-thirds of the cookie market in China.
Orion even has something called the "Choco Pie Index." This is a fun idea that is similar to The Economist's Big Mac Index. It helps compare how much a Choco Pie costs in different places.
See also
- Tongyang Group
- List of food companies
- List of confectionery brands
