Four lactic acid bacteria strains were isolated from kimchi.
Probiotic properties of 4 isolates were evaluated.
Lactobacillus plantarum C182 showed strong resistance against low pH and bile salts.
Three Leuconostoc strains possessed high adhesion capacities to HT-29 cells.
Leuconostoc mesenteroides F27 and Lb. plantarum C182 can be used as potential probiotics.