Geoje-si, Rockfish and Other Seafood 'First Export to Hong Kong'

On the 4th, Geoje City signs first export agreement to Hong Kong for production of rockfish and others (Photo by Geoje City Hall)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Geoje City in Gyeongnam announced on the 5th that it has made its first export of seafood such as rockfish produced on Geoje Island to Hong Kong.

The exported products include semi-dried rockfish, boneless salted mackerel, flatfish steak, and yellow croaker, totaling 1,280 boxes worth about 40 million KRW. These were processed directly at the Geoje Fisheries Cooperative processing plant, labeled with the Geoje Fisheries Cooperative brand, loaded into a container on the 4th, and exported to Hong Kong.

According to the city, on April 23, Geoje City, Geoje Fisheries Cooperative, and Gyeongnam Trade invited Hong Kong buyers to the Geoje Fisheries Cooperative processing plant to hold an export consultation meeting to secure new buyers.

At the consultation meeting, the city made every effort to attract new buyers by explaining the products produced by the cooperative, holding tasting events for salted mackerel and rockfish dishes, and conducting tours of the processing plant facilities.

As a result, in early May, news was received from buyers expressing their intention to import products produced by Geoje Fisheries Cooperative, followed by successful product orders.

Byun Kwang-yong, mayor of Geoje City, said, "The export of processed rockfish to Hong Kong this time will serve as a starting point to diversify export countries," and added, "We will continue to spare no support for pioneering overseas markets, including attending international fairs and exhibitions, promotional activities, and discovering new buyers to diversify export countries and products."

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