Why Handon?
What is Handon?
Handon (한돈) is the official name for pork raised in Korea and certified by the Korea Pork Board to guarantee the source. Imported pork is frozen and can take over a month to reach consumers. Handon reaches the table in just 3–7 days. It's also raised under HACCP food safety standards, first adopted by Korea's pork industry in 2006. Nutritionally, it delivers about 1.3x more protein than chicken breast and up to 10x more Vitamin B1 than beef, plus unsaturated fats that help the body flush out pollutants like fine dust and heavy metals. If you're trying Korean pork while visiting, Handon is the one to seek out: fresher, more rigorously inspected, and more nutritious than imported alternatives. Look for the official Handon logo on menus and storefronts — it's your guarantee that you're eating genuine Korean pork, not an imported cut.
- Rich in Protein
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Handon is Packed with High-Quality Protein
Pork tenderloin is an excellent source of high-quality protein.
Protein is what builds our blood and forms the raw material for body tissue. If you don't eat animal protein — meat included — you can easily become protein-deficient, weakening your immune system and making you prone to anemia or osteoporosis.
Even when limiting meals due to diabetes or obesity, meat is still recommended as a basic protein source.
Pork tenderloin and hind leg cuts contain about 1.3 times more protein than chicken breast.
- Nutrient-Rich Han-don
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Great for children's growth — exceptionally high in Vitamin B1!
Vitamin B1 acts as a coenzyme in converting protein, carbohydrates, and fat into energy, and it helps reduce fatigue by suppressing lactic acid buildup. It also supports brain function and helps improve learning ability.
Pork contains up to 10 times more Vitamin B1 than beef, making it an outstanding source of this vitamin compared to other foods.
Eating Vitamin B1-rich pork can help lower stress levels, and pork also contains many nutrients essential for growing children. Beyond minerals like phosphorus and potassium, it's packed with high-quality protein — making it an ideal nutritional food for growing children, students preparing for exams, and anyone needing to build up their strength.
- Freshness
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From farm to table in a week — fresh Han-don!
Most imported meat arrives frozen or vacuum-packed, and the import process — distribution and quarantine — can take over a month, causing significant nutrient loss.
Han-don, however, reaches your table in just 3–7 days, preserving both freshness and nutrition.
- Safety
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HACCP certified — safe Han-don!
Korea introduced HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification at the farm level in 2006 — the first in the industry — and remains committed to producing safe pork.
- Pollutant Removal
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Helps flush pollutants like mercury and lead out of the body!
Pork is rich in amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Its unsaturated fatty acids bind with fine dust and heavy metals and help flush them out through urine, while its amino acids block the body's absorption of naphthalene-type compounds and lead, protecting you from heavy metal exposure.
Pork's unsaturated fatty acids make it a great detox food, helping expel pollutants that build up unnoticed from air pollution and yellow dust.
