Former Jeonnam Provincial Marine and Fisheries Director Wi Gwang-hwan Recognized for Contributions to 'Kim Sanup' Development

Korea Kim Industry Association Presents 'Appreciation Plaque'

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Wi Gwanghwan, Director of the Marine Fisheries Bureau of Jeonnam Province, was recognized for his contributions to the enactment of the "Kim Industry Development Act" and achieving "600 million USD in domestic seaweed exports."

According to Jeonnam Province on the 12th, the Korea Seaweed Industry Federation (President Jeong Kyungseop) presented a plaque of appreciation to Director Wi Gwanghwan of the Marine Fisheries Bureau on the same day.

This plaque of appreciation was prepared to convey the gratitude of all members of the national seaweed industry federation to an external figure who has made significant contributions through multifaceted efforts and activities for the development of Korea's seaweed industry.

Director Wi has actively led administrative support for the passage of the "Act on the Promotion and Support of the Seaweed Industry," a long-standing wish of the seaweed industry, through the 21st National Assembly. In addition, he has formed a consensus and allocated budgets to achieve the "300 million USD seaweed export goal," a key project of Jeonnam Province's 7th term civilian administration, actively supporting efforts for the development of the seaweed industry.

Jeong Kyungseop, President of the Korea Seaweed Industry Federation, stated, "Last year, seaweed exports recorded 601 million USD, exceeding approximately 670 billion KRW. Seaweed has achieved the top position in domestic seafood exports, and the domestic market size is estimated to exceed about 1 trillion KRW."

He added, "Despite the excellent quality of our seaweed products, their value has not been fully recognized, and exports are proceeding mainly in terms of quantity," and said, "We hope that Jeonnam Province and the Korea Seaweed Industry Federation will work together to develop products that can satisfy diverse consumer demands through improving seaweed quality."

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