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Bamboo salt became widely known and gradually adopted in Korean society following the publication of Sin Yak (神藥) in 1986, authored by Master Kim Il-hoon. At the time of its release, the book received both acclaim and debate. Some praised it as a work that opened new perspectives in the understanding of health and medicine, while others regarded it as complex and challenging to interpret. Despite differing views, Sin Yak continued to be read over the years — a rare longevity for a specialized medical text — and played a significant role in expanding public awareness and interest in bamboo salt.


Building upon the spiritual legacy left by Master Kim Il-hoon, Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok founded OCKSUJUNG and continues to carry forward his vision through present-day life and practice. Rooted in this inheritance and the principles established from it, OCKSUJUNG steadily cultivates a culture shaped by discipline, reflection, and continuity.


Bamboo salt (竹鹽) is a traditional Korean salt made by placing sun-dried sea salt from the western coast of Korea into bamboo canisters and roasting it nine times. Traditionally, bamboo salt has been used within dietary practices that emphasize balance and mindful nourishment. As a salt refined through natural materials and fire, it has long drawn attention from those who value harmony and thoughtful living.


In the final stage, only refined pine resin is used to fuel the fire, ensuring that no residual ash remains. When the temperature reaches approximately 1,200–2,000°C, the salt melts and flows like liquid. After the fire subsides, the molten salt cools and solidifies, forming a white mass resembling stone — or crystalline ice.


Guided by the principles articulated by Master Kim Il-hoon, OCKSUJUNG selects sun-dried sea salt from Korea’s western coast in its natural state, without removing the brine.

We use Wangdae (王竹), a native Korean bamboo species aged three years or more, sourced with continuity and care. Rather than pinewood, stainless steel, or clay kilns, OCKSUJUNG fires its bamboo salt over pine charcoal in iron furnaces for more than twelve hours — a process shaped by precision and intention.

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