History
What we have done
A short record. Dates and names below are the ones in the company profile, on the package, or on the registration.
16 Mar 2023 Founded
Gosohae is incorporated
The company opens in Cheongju on the date of its business registration.
Jan 2024 Partnership
Smart farming, with an IT partner
An agreement to bring smart-farm and AI tools into rearing. Reported in Chuksan Shinmun, 24 January 2024.
Feb 2024 Partnership
Cosmetics, with Ttoreureu
An agreement with Ttoreureu Co., Ltd. to develop cosmetics from a new biomaterial. Reported in Dongyang Ilbo, 7 February 2024.
Sep 2024 Launch
beyuri serum and BB cream go on sale
Prototypes from December 2023 to April 2024. Brand and design from May to September. On sale that September.
2024 Export
Two export contracts at Osong
At the Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Industry Expo: P.T. IGYOLINI in Malaysia, and K-Cosmetics in India.
Nov 2024 Partnership
A shared-growth agreement
With Boeun County, the Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation, Chungbuk National University, Dongmyung Yanghang Co., Ltd., and Ttoreureu Co., Ltd.
Dec 2024 Recognition
Two citations in one month
From the president of Chungbuk Health & Science University, for industry–academia cooperation. From the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do, at a smart-manufacturing workshop.
2024–2026 Recognition
National citations
From a member of the National Assembly and from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, for the company’s management and its work in the insect industry.
Apr 2025 Training
Field training for insect farms
Hands-on training on 17 April 2025, with the Chungbuk office of the Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation.
2025 Programs
Export, IP, and a voucher
Export consulting for a high-protein mealworm food for cancer patients. The IP-Nara program (2nd round), with the Cheongju Chamber of Commerce & Industry, on a cosmetic composition using mealworm-larva oil. An export voucher for a domestic company, from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency.
2025 Research
A prototype, a program, a joint project
A powder nutrition prototype with the Korea Bio Cluster Federation. A competitiveness program with the Women Enterprise Supporting Center. A joint project with Konkuk University to develop a softened, mealworm-based food for older adults.
2026 Farms
New farms, and distribution support
Two new partner farms with the Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation, toward a shared rearing standard. Selected by Cheongju City for insect-distribution support.