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Facts and information about Coca-Cola's existance and mainstay in the country of Korea. Year Introduced 1951 Interesting Facts In 1998, Coca-Cola Amatil, an anchor bottler based in Sydney, acquired 100 percent ownership of The Coca-Cola Company's bottling operations in Korea, Coca-Cola Korea Bottling Company, Ltd. (CCKBC), under a stock swap agreement with the Company. The Coca-Cola Korea system is one of the largest foreign-invested employers with over 3,000 employees. Coca-Cola Korea supports the development of local sports through the annual Coca-Cola Sports Award, which is designed to recognize amateur athletes and notable individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in Korea. Established in 1995, the award is one of the most prestigious in Korea. More than $122,000 has been presented to award winners, including athletes, coaches, researchers and special contributors to the development of Korean sports. Cha Bum Geun Football School: Coca-Cola Korea is the sponsor of Korea's only nationwide grassroots football academy, the Cha Bum Geun Football School. Coca-Cola Korea financed a multi-purpose playing field for the school and supplies POWERADE to more than 1,200 young players who participate in the classes. Brands Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola light, Sprite, Fanta, Taster's Choice, Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Ambasa; Kin Cider; Nescafe; Nestea; POWERADE; Qoo, a juice drink; SoonSoo 100, a bottled water brand; Wannabe, a flavored water beverage; Bom Bit Maesil, a plum drink. Contact Number 080-024-5999 Websites Coca-Cola Return to AROUND THE WORLD
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