Emart Introduces Half-Price Bluefin Tuna Sashimi

The bluefin tuna listed for auction. (Photo by Emart)

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Emart is introducing half-price bluefin tuna sashimi.

Emart announced that it secured 23 tons of bluefin tuna and will sell one pack (360g) of domestic fresh bluefin tuna sashimi for 15,800 KRW until the 29th. Considering that the price of one pack (360g) of fresh bluefin tuna sashimi was 29,900 KRW in March last year, this is about 47% cheaper.

This half-price bluefin tuna was made possible because mackerel fishing vessels departing from Busan happened to encounter a school of bluefin tuna, resulting in a large quantity of 400 tons of bluefin tuna being auctioned. Bluefin tuna are known to be a species that is difficult to catch as they do not have a fixed habitat and migrate periodically.

In this operation as well, nine vessels that were heading out to catch mackerel happened to encounter a school of bluefin tuna near the southern part of Jeju Island, allowing them to catch a large amount of tuna. Bluefin tuna are expensive due to their difficulty to catch, and are considered the highest grade among tuna species because of their tender flesh and excellent texture.

Yoo Byung-gil, Emart’s tuna sashimi buyer, said, “There has been much worry and concern among fishermen this year due to the lack of bluefin tuna catches,” adding, “Since a large quantity of bluefin tuna was caught, many customers will be able to enjoy domestic fresh bluefin tuna sashimi at an affordable price through Emart’s weekend promotion.”

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