Korean Pork (Handon) is now available in Singapore!

If you love pork, this is news that should make you sit up. Korean pork has officially arrived in Singapore, and not just any pork — Korea’s premium Jeju Island pork, featuring both the legendary Jeju black pork and Jeju white pork, is now available here. The launch comes via a partnership between Culina and MEATK, the premium meat arm of SoGoodK founded by culinary entrepreneur Olivia Lee.

I attended the launch at Culina at COMO Dempsey and got a taste of the highly prized Black pork from Jeju Island. The last time I ate it was when I visited Seoul just before the Covid pandemic, and it left a lasting impression. I am so glad it is finally available here!

What Makes Korean Pork (Handon) From Jeju Island so Good

What sets the Pork from Jeju Island apart is its obsessive attention to farming and quality control. These pigs are raised on Jeju with carefully managed diets and strict standards, resulting in pork that is notably tender, juicy, and clean-tasting. In Korea, Jeju Black (Jeju heukdwaeji) is regarded as a benchmark for premium pork and is widely used by top chefs who value consistency and flavour purity.

The Legendary Jeju Black Pig

Although both Jeju Island black and white pork is now available, it is the Jeju Black that is truly special. Native to Jeju and raised for centuries, this breed is genetically distinct from commercial pigs, and according to