PURPOSE: A kimchi storage container having improved cool air contact efficiency is provided to improve the circulation cross-sectional area of cool air flowing into the container from outside.CONSTITUTION: A kimchi storage container comprises the following: a storage container body(20) for storing fermented food including kimchi a cover(30) covering the storage container body a cool air contact unit(40) increasing the cool air contacting area of the storage container body a contact groove(42) formed on the outer or inner surface of the storage container body and an auxiliary contact groove increasing the cool air contacting area by being formed inside the contact groove.COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012냉기 접촉 효율을 높인 김치저장용기에 대한 발명이 개시된다. 개시된 냉기 접촉 효율을 높인 김치저장용기는, 김치와 같은 발효식품을 보관하도록 하는 저장용기 본체와, 저장용기 본체를 덮어주는 덮개와, 저장용기 본체에 냉기 접촉 면적을 증가시키도록 형성된 냉기접촉부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.