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CEO on Cat Care, Freeze-Dried Treats, and Honest Manufacturing

TBE Retail CEO Ham Seung-Jin interview about premium cat products in Korea

Originally published as a Q&A interview in Korean media, September 2016. Adapted for international readers. SEOUL, South Korea — In 2016, UKIUKI CEO Ham Seung-Jin sat down for an in-depth interview about her journey from cat lover to cat food entrepreneur. She shared the philosophy behind UKIUKI’s freeze-dried treats, practical advice for first-time cat owners, […]

The Story Behind UKIUKI: How a Rescued Cat Inspired a Premium Treat Brand

Originally published by Reporter Park Kwang-Seop, May 2016. Adapted for international readers. SEOUL, South Korea — At the 2016 K-Pet Fair at the Seoul Exhibition Convention Center, UKIUKI freeze-dried cat treats drew attention from pet lovers across Korea. Behind the popular brand is a deeply personal story — one that began with a rescued cat […]

How UKIUKI Began: CEO Ham Seung-Jin on Building a Premium Cat Brand in Korea

TBE Retail CEO Ham Seung-Jin interview about premium cat products in Korea

Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a Korean press interview originally published in 2014, when Ukiuki’s parent company operated under the name ETBE Retail. It captures the founding vision that eventually grew into UKIUKI, a premium Korean pet brand now sold globally. A New Approach to Cat Products in Korea In 2014, as Korea’s […]