Song Guigeun, Gohung County Governor, Visits Oyster Worksite to Encourage Fishermen

Rich in Organic Matter, Unique Taste and Aroma Attract Consumers

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Song Gwigeun, the governor of Goheung County, announced on the 11th that he visited more than 60 oyster processing sites in the area over three days from the 7th to the 10th to encourage fishermen, coinciding with the peak shipping season of Goheung oysters, known as the "milk of the sea" and the best winter delicacy.

Goheung oysters are produced in shallow waters, making them smaller than those from other regions, but they are rich in fat content, freshness, and organic matter, giving them a unique taste and aroma. They are loved nationwide for raw consumption and kimchi making, traded at high prices, and significantly contribute to fishermen's income as a key product.

This year, due to frequent typhoons and abnormal weather causing massive oyster deaths, production is expected to decrease sharply by 70-80% compared to last year. In response, Goheung County submitted a restoration plan to Jeollanam-do and actively requested support for fishery disaster recovery to aid oyster farming households.

A county official stated, "To prevent recurring fishery disasters and ensure stable oyster farming, we plan to continue investing 2 billion won next year in projects such as relocating oyster farming sites, supporting automation of farming areas, and providing packaging materials for standardized shipping."

Meanwhile, Goheung County supported oyster farming households this year with 1.5 billion won for projects including the development of promising species startup farms utilizing idle water surfaces, and 300 million won for typhoon damage restoration.

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