Coway Clinches Top Honor at "Water Taste Awards" for 7th Consecutive Year
KO YONG-CHUL Reporter
korocamia@naver.com | 2026-03-22 08:07:06
Coway Co., Ltd., the "Best Life Solution Company," announced today that it has received the highest rating at the 10th Bottled Water & Water Purifier Tasting Competition, marking its seventh consecutive year at the top.
The competition, organized annually by the Korea International Sommelier Association (KISA), aims to provide consumers with reliable information to select products with the best safety and taste. National representative water sommeliers evaluate various brands through rigorous blind tastings, awarding titles such as Grand Gold, Gold, and Silver based on their scores.
Coway's latest model, the Icon Water Purifier 3, earned the prestigious Grand Gold rating. With this achievement, Coway not only maintained its seven-year streak of top-tier ratings but also secured the Diamond Award, a special honor reserved for companies that maintain a Gold rating or higher for six consecutive years.
The award-winning Icon Water Purifier 3 was developed based on a survey of over 3,000 users to maximize convenience and hygiene. Key features include:
Smart Moving Faucet: Automatically detects the height of the container.
Real-time UV Sterilization: Operates during the water dispensing process.
All-in-One Nanotrap Filter: Coway’s proprietary technology that effectively filters out heavy metals, viruses, and microplastics.
"This recognition once again validates Coway's long-standing expertise in filter technology and water taste research," said a Coway official. "We remain committed to researching the best water flavors to ensure our customers can always enjoy clean, delicious water with peace of mind."
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