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August 19, 2026

Korean Chef Paik Jong-won Expands to Canada with Sunray

Celebrity chef Paik Jong-won's The Born Korea is partnering with Canada's Sunray Group to open restaurants in North America. The deal kicks off with converting a Sunray-operated store in Markham, Greater Toronto Area, into a The Born Korea restaurant. Paik is also negotiating with major Canadian food distributors to sell TBK sauces and products across the region.
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