Lotte Ham The Luncheon Meat

Lotte Ham The Luncheon Meat is a staple processed meat product in South Korea, widely recognized for its convenience and savory flavor. Originally inspired by Western canned meats like Spam, this variant has become a fundamental ingredient in Korean household cuisine, frequently used in dishes such as Budae-jjigae (army stew), kimbap, or simply pan-fried for breakfast.

The brand is a core part of the Lotte Group's food division. It is manufactured domestically in South Korea, adhering to local food safety standards such as HACCP, which is visible on the packaging. The brand is synonymous with the South Korean meat processing industry and maintains a significant market share due to Lotte's extensive logistics and food production network.

Today, the brand is owned and operated by Lotte Wellfood Co., Ltd. (formerly Lotte Confectionery), which merged with Lotte Food in 2022 to consolidate the group's food resources. The Lotte Group itself is a massive multinational conglomerate with deep roots in both South Korea and Japan, though the food operations for this specific product are headquartered and managed out of Seoul, South Korea.